Default Scene File setting best for simple handheld video?

evolvnyc

evolvnyc

Well-known member
So I have a job shooting "behind the scenes" stuff and I don't have time to experiment with the settings on my new HPX too much before the shoot. While I prefer my stuff to look more "film like" (like we all do) I want to be able to shoot handheld without worrying about strobing. Is it best to just shoot F1 on the dial and do anything fancy in editing? Am I correct in guessing that this is the most standard "all-purpose" setting for 720p 60i footage? This is only for internet usage and maybe in-house for the client on tv's, we're not going for theatrical release, so I'm more concerned with having the least to worry about as opposed to getting the "best" quality, if that makes sense. Any suggestions? The shoot is one day in a studio and one day outdoors.
 
If you don't want to take the necessary precautions for shooting variable frame rates or 24p (film like modes) you should consider either 480i/60i for SD or 720/60p for HD. Strobing won't be an issue and you'll probably get pretty good results for an internet video. If using SD (480i) you may want to select the DVCPRO50 codec to get milder compression and better color reproduction. The F1 you're talking about is a scene file and is independent of your recording format and frame rate. I own the HVX200A so I am not familiar with the factory configured scene file assigned to F1 on the HPX.
 
Anyone? There is no explanation of the actual intention for these settings in either Barry's book or the manual... I just want the closest thing to "raw" video footage that I can manipulate later, is this just a really dumb question? Anyone?
 
evolvnyc said:
Is 720/60p the default for 720 video? Is that different than 720/60i? Thanks.
Click to expand...

There is no 720 interlaced format. 720p is the DVCPRO HD format and can be recorded using variable frame rates or in 24p, 30p or 60p. It is always progressive.

If you want the simplest video the camera can record, that would be 480i in SD (DV) mode. Using 480i/60i will look like standard DV interlaced video. For better color reproduction and milder compression you can record in 480i using the DVPRO50 codec. If you're going to use the tape, 480i using DV format is all that will be available. Using the P2 card will offer the DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats.

All of this information is clearly spelled out in Barry Green's book "The HVX and HPX Book".

Good luck.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top