HD video problems

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tkphoto

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I have a question on what I'm sure most of you consider basic post production, but I'm new to the video realm and was getting confused by all the information.

I have primarily been a photographer, but since I recently purchased the 550D I've started shooting video as well. I shoot a lot of action sports and have been shooting at 720p and 60fps because I do a lot of slow motion. My question is, when I import to FCP, the footage will have a shadow effect and look like the combination of two frames. I've looked into it a bit and understand how the camera interlaces the frames to make it more fluid in real time, but what can I do to avoid this in slow motion sequences? I looked into de-interlacing but now I'm unsure if this is what I want.

So does anybody have any suggestions? I'm currently working on a action sports video editing contest and would appreciate any tips and help. Thank you.

Also, since I'm just getting into this and just bought some new glass I'm not looking to spend money on various programs.
 
How are you "importing" the footage into FCP?

What version of FCP on what type of Mac, PPC or Intel?

Are you using the Canon EOS plug in for log and transferring, (not certain whether the 550 is supported)
 
I had just been importing all my files off my camera using lightroom, and then importing the files from my external hard drive. I haven't started shooting anything worthwhile, just test shots to get to learn FCP and whatnot. I have fcp5 by the way on an intel mac..
 
What exact version of FCP 5?

5.0.4 won't run on a Intel Mac.

5.1.4 will but isn't available any more.

If you converting the footage to an editing codec, and have at least 5.1.4, you won't have an editing experience.
 
Ok, will do. I just got my hands on a card reader so I can upload straight to FCP since canon's wont mount. I haven't had time to play around with it, but should that take care of the ghosting? Thanks.
 
Maybe there is some kind of Frame-Blending occurring, this can be turned off.
 
OK, well...first off, as far as I know, 720p60 is 60fps straight. Not interlaced.

Second, if you have FCP 5.1, then you are pretty hampered when it comes to using this camera. You don't have access to ProRes. And the native format, h.264, isn't designed for editing. Especially if you don't have an Intel Mac. You can convert to Apple Intermediate, or DVCPRO HD 720p60. How? Compressor. But DVCPRO HD isn't full raster 1280x720, it is 960x720...so you will be losing resolution. If you go with Apple Intermediate, that is compressed in the not so best way. But, that might be the best you can do with your setup.

If you get an SD card reader...USB or Express34 (if you have a laptop), then the card should show up on the desktop. When it does, back up EVERYTHING.

I have the Canon T2i, the same camera, different name. I just shot some footage today at the beach...surfers. I shot 720p60. I am running FCP 7, and I installed the Canon EOS Log and Transfer plugin (with a small hack to make it work with the 550). I imported the footage as ProRes 1280x720. Then I used Cinema Tools to CONFORM the footage from 60fps to 23.98. The result is amazing.

I also have Magic Bullet Grinder, that can convert the footage to ProRes, and take that 720p60 and convert it to 1080p 23.98 slow motion in one shot. Drawback...you need an Intel mac, and FCP 6 or 7 so that you have the ProRes codecs available to you.

Wanna see some footage? Here's a shot...

http://www.littlefrogpost.com/VeniceWaves.mov
 
Shane Ross said:
I just shot some footage today at the beach...surfers. I shot 720p60. I am running FCP 7, and I installed the Canon EOS Log and Transfer plugin (with a small hack to make it work with the 550). I imported the footage as ProRes 1280x720. Then I used Cinema Tools to CONFORM the footage from 60fps to 23.98. The result is amazing.

Wanna see some footage? Here's a shot...

http://www.littlefrogpost.com/VeniceWaves.mov
Click to expand...

Nice. What was your shutter speed?
 
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