GH1(3) hacking and pixel count vs. other quality issues.

[Lucas Adamson]

I need some advice on settings for hacking. I keep seeing a, b & c setting references, and assume hey're based on an old version of pTool, cause I can't work out what that means.

I have just received my first HD camera, a GH1 with v1.2 firmware. I live in UK, and will shoot 25p and 50p slow-mo whenever possible.

I am completely happy with the definition 720p brings at 25p, rather than full HD, if it will a) save on Gigabites on my hard drives, b) mean less digital artefacts due to lower compression, c) lead to less colour compression and d) make for smoother, easier editing on my Macbook Pro 2.66Ghz, 4Gb RAM laptop.

Should I then adjust my hack to record both AVCHD and MJPEG at 720p at 25p, or is there a good reason I shouldn't. I want it super reliable and am more concerned about compression artefacts, banding, blockiness, aliasing and mud and colour compression than total pixel count...

...or at least that's what I think I am concerned with at this stage. By all means set me straight!

 

[mojo43]

Sounds like you are happy with what you have.... Why fix what is not broken?

 

[Lpowell]

See my signature for links to downloadable PTool patch files optimized for a range of situations.

 

[Lucas Adamson]

Thanks. I think what I'm asking is:

If 720p is high enough definition for me, will shooting 720p help lead to less artefacts or more than using 1080p? I have assumed less, but I may be wrong.

Many thanks
Lucas