Best television DVX settings?

J P

J P

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My first DVXuser post!

What are the ideal settings for shooting for SD television? And DVD?

Is there any advantage to shooting progressive? What about 30p, and why does 30p appear to increase motion blur on my camera?

What about gamma settings, etc. I know this depends on the lighting, desired look, etc., but general pointers would be helpful.

Thanks all!
 
Depends on what your after. If you want high quality shots and do not care about film look just use f1 preset.
 
TV is an interlaced system, so there is no point in shooting anything else but 60i for TV. Unless you want the jerky "film look". Prograssive is just slightly sharper, though, but jerky.

Gamma, color, knee etc settings are dependent on the shooting conditions and the desired look. Better start with the presets and experiment from there. F1 is something that Pana has found optimal for "normal" conditions, they should know something...
 
I suggest 60i for standard TV look, like news, etc, etc, etc.... Anyway, you have a DVX which is nice at 24P, what I suggest for a film look because it creates more fields than 24PA and 30P (no fields at all, more motion blur).
Also, I suggest THICK over THIN if you have lots of detail in your scene.
There are lots of posts about 24P and gamma settings, search the forum and order Barry DVX book/DVD.

Ulisses
 
Petrus said:
TV is an interlaced system, so there is no point in shooting anything else but 60i for TV. Unless you want the jerky "film look". Prograssive is just slightly sharper, though, but jerky.
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From my understanding, being progressive or interlaced has nothing to do with being "jerky" as you described. From the limited information you posted, it seems like you are referring to the different frame rate of 24P. The "jerkiness" comes from the framerate, not from the way the image is captured (progressive instead of interlaced).
 
I shoot exclusively 24pa and edit in Premiere Pro. My typical settings are something like:

-6 Master Pedestal
-4 Detail Level
-3 to +5 Chroma (depending on lighting)
-3 A. Iris Level
Gamma Cinelike_V
Matrix Cinelike

Experiment and find what you like. I love busting out the colors with Chroma but it can be noisy and the reds get out of control fast. Lighting always makes a huge difference so don't think you can just find a setting and use it for everything. One thing I have discovered about the DVX is it isn't a point and shoot camera. Spend time with lighting and settings and focus,focus focus. Most of the really awful stuff I've shot has been due to not being diligent enough with lighting and focus.

Buy a good book on lighting and watch John Jackman's video lighting class at dv.com . I have a long way to go but I have improved a lot in the last month. I would also suggest downloading one of the bitrate calculators available on the web. They are very handy when your trying to get a clip down to a specific size.

The Dvx is a cash cow so start saving, your going to want a UV filter,Polarizing filter, quality shotgun mic, maybe a 35mm adapter, pro tripod and maybe a telephoto adapter. Oh I forgot a DIY dolly,crane etc. Try to continue having a relationship with your wife or girl friend even though at times she'll just have to realize theres a new family member.

If you find the perfect settings, perfect story and perfect actors don't forget us here at dvxuser. Good luck
 
Evesince I purchased my DVX, I have only shot with the progressive mode. What's the fun having this cam and not using its 'real' potential.
 
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