Best way to import P2 720p 25fps into CS4?

[Mavoz]

Hi,

2 questions....

Question 1.)
I'm utilising P2 footage show at 720pn at 25f/s on my HVX into Premiere Pro CS4. (I am somewhat new to the HVX and different fps footage)

When I look through the presets it mentions:

Editing mode: P2 720p 50Hz DVCPROHD
Timebase: 50.00fps

But it has no reference to 25 fps?

I've imported it just as is at 50fps ...and it 'seems' to work...but is this correct?

I did find this comment buried on a forum:

"To edit DVCPROHD 720p footage shot at 25fps (e.g. 25pN native mode footage from PAL versions of the Panasonic HVX200 camera), choose the DVCPROHD 720p 50p preset. Then, select the Custom Settings tab. Then, from the Timebase drop-down menu, select 25.00frames/second, and click OK."

Does this stilll apply in CS4?

Question 2:

I understand the basic concept of frames per second but am confused about how this applies to the editing environment. ie. what difference does it make to have the timebase setting at 50fps or 25fps if the original footage was shot at 25fps anyway? CAn anyone please clarify....


Thanks.

[Shooter]

Customise as 25 fps and you will be fine.

I have never figured why the preset for PAL was 50fps.

BTW - save the Customised Preset as your own for next time

[PhantomVideo]

because 720/25p is a Panasonic Format but doesn't conform to a VARICAM or Broadcast format 720/50p does, in addition CS3 doesn't see 720/25pn footage as native even on a Custom 25p timeline, CS4 howver DOES

[Mavoz]

Hi,

Thanks for the responses...so I assume then that the following still applies in CS4...


"To edit DVCPROHD 720p footage shot at 25fps (e.g. 25pN native mode footage from PAL versions of the Panasonic HVX200 camera), choose the DVCPROHD 720p 50p preset. Then, select the Custom Settings tab. Then, from the Timebase drop-down menu, select 25.00frames/second, and click OK."

Thanks!

[Shooter]

Correct

[Mavoz]

Correct

Thanks for the clarification!

- Matt

[David Jimerson]

I wrote a CS4/P2 workflow paper which is now available on the Panasonic website. Covers this question and much more . . .

ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/business/provideo/whitepapers/WP_Using_P2HD_with_Adobe_CS4.pdf

[Shooter]

Great article.

[Mavoz]

I wrote a CS4/P2 workflow paper which is now available on the Panasonic website. Covers this question and much more . . .

ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/business/provideo/whitepapers/WP_Using_P2HD_with_Adobe_CS4.pdf

Thanks David,

That is a fantastic resource and greatly appreciated.

As I've moved to the HVX from a regular mini DV camera I've certainly made a few "beginner" mistakes along the way in terms of wrecking/wrong settings on my footage....so resources like this are a wonderful help!

Thank you.

[David Jimerson]

I tried to cover as much as possible. :)

[Shooter]

Some info on 'Playback' modes would be a great addition. eg Desktop vs the other options