Convert 24p NTSC Sequence to PAL

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hanguolaohu

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I have a 24p 10 bit SD sequence that I want to convert to a PAL Quicktime movie for eventual output to PAL Digibeta and DVD. Quality is priority, but I'd like to do this within FCP Studio to save $. I'm guessing I'll do this either within FCP or with Compressor but not exactly sure how. When I converted this sequence to 29.97 before, I just dropped the sequence into a 29.97 sequence, rendered, and voila. I'm wondering if this is the same case. My concern is I've heard that audio is affected once converted to PAL. Any info would be much appreciated!

Best,
Alexander
 
Many places (like Point360 or FotoKem in Hollywood - Burbank, actually) will do that for you with the highest quality possible through their Alchemist or Terranex box. I've used them several times. Just gave 'em my hard drive. I've been very happy. It ain't cheap. Length, therefore audio pitch, remains the same.
There are cheaper ways, - but you said that "quality is priority."
 
I also said "but I'd like to do this within FCP Studio to save $." I believe a PAL Digibeta will cost over a thousand bucks, which I don't want to do right now. So either Nattress, Compressor, or doing this within FCP sequence settings would be ideal right now. Lemme know what works best in that level. Thanks!
 
I've done Nattress which is good. You may also want to check out
www.betasptodvd.com
Yeah, I know it says betasp to DVD - neither of which you want. But I explored their services (and exchanged emails with them) and they will do a standards conversion and give you back a Quicktime file. They are very cheap (10 minute film for $25). Never tried them myself.
 
How about if I do it within Compressor? I was told if I do Cinema Tools route it'll speed the audio up 4% resulting in pitch change.
 
I've done this to send screener DVDs to non-US festivals. I think I just used compressor with a preset, or something along those lines. I can see if I took any notes, which I sometimes do when trying something new, but I remember it being pretty straightforward.

I also remember tring to Google information about the process and kept finding pages telling me how to do the reverse (PAL to NTSC) or people just stating that there was no reason to turn your NTSC video into a PAL DVD because all PAL DVD players would also play NTSC. I wasn't looking for somebody to tell me NOT to do it, I was hoping for some guidance on how TO do it. :)

I'll see if I can dig up some notes.
 
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