720p vs 1080p

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Danny1280

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For doc work, I've been shooting 720p mode. After reading Barry's book, it seems the way to get the least artifacting. But then 1080p would be sharper. Anyone want to weigh-in about pros & cons of the two? My preference would be for a cleaner, less "artifacty" image, even if the size is slightly smaller. My project will be 50/50 sit-down tripod interviews and outside medium action shots.
Thanks,
 
From what I've been reading, if you're shooting 24p, it's 1080 all the way.

You'll get a slightly sharper image, more color information, and in PH mode, 1080 24p still won't push the codec to the breaking point.

Im sure Barry and others with more knowledge will chime in.

Though if it's a choice between 720/60p or 1080/60i, then I'd say 720/60p for sure.
 
After doing some testing across a wide range of recording formats, I settled on 720p24 as the best. For the past few months I've been shooting 720p24 using F5 and getting pretty decent results. But to be fair, I'm going to give 1080p24 a try for a few months and see which experience leaves me more satisfied/less frustrated. Then I'll be ready to declare a winner.

But 720p24 does give good results (excepting for my experience shooting electronic equipment with LEDs that completely confound all format and matrix settings).
 
I'm shooting in 1028 25p, editing in edius and burning dvd with tmpeg authoring works... looks great.
 
But, true, I guess it does eliminate the potential for overcranking in 60p. Unless I choose 720/60p to overcrank, and mix it into the 1080/24p timeline?
 
Is 1080 25p the way to go even if the output is going to be SD for webb in your opinion? Since many consider 720 to be the best format to shoot with if the output is SD or webb based.
 
If I know the output is web or DVD (but not green screen!) then I will shoot 720p because it takes less HDD space and edits much easier. Applying filters, the option of slo-mo and speed of output / export is always faster in 720p than 1080p.
 
I've always shot in 720p24. Though I just did some live sports at 60p. I like the smaller file size. On my big screen LCD everything looks nice at 720p.
 
Based on this thread, I did some experimenting. I currently use 1080/60i and use PProCS5 to edit. It seemed to me that anything other than 1080/60i looked un-natural and was not smooth motion. Am I doing something wrong? BTW, I am shooting in PH mode.
 
I would shoot 720/60p if you want smooth motion and it will keep you in progressive unless you absolutely need 1080.
 
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Not sure what you're asking. There are no alternative lenses for the HMC152, as it's a built-in lens. But you can get additional tele-converter lenses for it, they are made by companies such as Century Optics and 16x9inc.com.
 
So if the majority of our work is gonig to be HD and for the web.... do you recommend 1080 or 720? As far as the image goes?

Ive heard that 720 can actually turn out better?
 
I wish there was a time when I could give an answer without starting out with "It depends." (of course, this won't be one of those times!)

If you want the "live" look, by all means use 720/60p instead of 1080/60i. Always, unless your client specifically demands 1080/60i.

For the film look, I'd always use 1080/24p instead of 720/24p, always. You get more color resolution, you can always downconvert to 720p if necessary, and you have the higher-res master for "futureproofing".
 
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