mixing DVX 30p with Gl-2 frame mode

chris f

chris f

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Ok, I know this isn't the most ideal situation, but unfortunately I have to work with what I've got...... I am doing a documentary for a local hospital through my university and my group is wanting to give the documentary more of a film look. The hospital actually gave the school a grant to buy a video camera, so my teacher bought a JVC GR-HD1 camera ( I have no clue why he didn't just buy a DVX100a, but that's in the past now). The only problem is that this project requires at least 2 cameras, rendering HD capabilities useless since we only have 1 HD camera. Since the JVC is only a 1 chip, the image in standard definition isn't as good as the image I get from my DVX100a (which is the other camera we are using for this project). Anyways, my school has Gl-2's which still don't match up exactly to the DVX, but is closer than the 1chip JVC. I was wondering if I shot in 30p on my DVX and in frame mode on the Gl-2 if the progressive modes would blend well together since we will be cutting from one camera to the other for different angles during interviews. As a last resort we could always shoot in normal interlaced, but we would really like to give it more of a film look (without creating the look in post). Any ideas or suggestions?

ps. We start shooting interviews on Tuesday, so I'd appreciate as much feedback as possible before then, thanks.
 
i've always shot in 30p when working "other" cameras and never had a problem. it's very versatile and has a great look. yeah, definitely don't try 24p..that will throw things off completely.
the JVC GR-HD1..?? like you said, should have bought a DVX!
i've shot several projects along with Canons and the 30p worked well. just match the colors the best you can!

good luck....

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