some 24P/25P questions

[ciencin]

I've been reading up few articles on 24p/25p but still dont quite understand the difference 24p produces, I know 24p captures frames instead of fields but dont get what changes will you see when you are comparing a scene shot with 60i/50i vs 24p/25p? Will there be difference in colour of DOF?

Also are you able to mix 25p footage with normal footage? (in premiere)

I was thinking of trying to film some skateboarding shots in 25p (long lens), will strobing be really noticable? Or is it better to just stick with normal settins?

Thanks in advance

[David Jimerson]

No difference in color or DOF (at the same settings). Difference in motion cadence, vertical resolution, and interlace artifacting.

Yes, you can mix the footage, though certain combinations work better than others. 25p and 50i go on the same timeline with no trouble at all.

[ryvac]

this might be a different point but,
if I can remember correctly, PAL (25p) has a slightly better resolution then NTSC (24p)
so I heard the video's shot with 25p will look better then 24p
....correct me if I wrong...(someone)

[David Jimerson]

Yes, PAL is slightly higher vertical res than NTSC. But the question between choosing between PAL and NTSC, if you have the choice, isn't that, but what's the standard where you live?

It's also only "PAL" or "NTSC" in standard-def, not in HD.

[andythefilmer]

Don't shoot skating in 25p. Use either 30p or 60/50i because it's fast-moving and there is too much strobbing. (I know from experience!)

[ryanschindler]

Don't shoot skating in 25p. Use either 30p or 60/50i because it's fast-moving and there is too much strobbing. (I know from experience!)

agreed. 60i for slow motion, or 30p for normal, or some slow mo

[littleonepushin]

Trust what Andy said. I been shooting skateboarding for years on this camera. Keep it in 60i and practice your rolling long lens skills. The market is flooded with fisheye dummies. Although its crucial for filming lines, your eye for creative long lens shots will get you jobs. Good luck

[ryvac]

yeah, but be careful with long lens. you'll have to focus to the subject really well.
I guess a lot people do fisheye because you don't need to focus. it will be impossible to focus and chase the skaters at the same time with out falling...
good luck