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robotronics

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ok, i just got my dvx100a 2 days ago. Used to have vx2000, so it goes without saying that theres alot ive been learning. ok, so heres my questions.


1. I will be filming skating predominatly. Should i film in 60, 30, or 24?

2. I read somthing about turning the OSI off when using a tripod, if this is correct, where do i go to do this?

3. I will be editing to put on DVD for standard tv, and have Vegas 6.0d. ive read different things on weather to film 24p or 24pa. If editing on a 24fps timeline, i should use 24pa, correct?

Ive got more questions, but these are my basic questions. i feel stupid asking these basic questions, but thats what this board is here for i guess.

thanks for any help you may have. peace
 
robotronics said:
ok, i just got my dvx100a 2 days ago. Used to have vx2000, so it goes without saying that theres alot ive been learning. ok, so heres my questions.


1. I will be filming skating predominatly. Should i film in 60, 30, or 24?

2. I read somthing about turning the OSI off when using a tripod, if this is correct, where do i go to do this?

3. I will be editing to put on DVD for standard tv, and have Vegas 6.0d. ive read different things on weather to film 24p or 24pa. If editing on a 24fps timeline, i should use 24pa, correct?

Ive got more questions, but these are my basic questions. i feel stupid asking these basic questions, but thats what this board is here for i guess.

thanks for any help you may have. peace
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1. Frame rate should be decided on what you are trying to achieve and what formats you will want to show your footage on. You may want to look at shutter speed depending on the amount of motion you are filming.

2. I have read that image stabilisation can be thrown off if your subject is in motion as yours will be. I would do some tests with it on and off and then decide for yourself.

3. Correct. Use 24pa if you are importing to a 24p timeline.
 
"2. I read somthing about turning the OSI off when using a tripod, if this is correct, where do i go to do this?"

Yes, is should be turned off when using a tripod. When you pan using a tripod and this is set to on, you will get strange "compensations" with the pan and it won't be smooth. Basically, the pan will be smooth, and then jerk for a second, and then smooth, then jerk...can't comment on this in relation to fast mocing subjects like skaters, but this has been my experience while doing slow pans, and in general, I think it's recommended to have it off.

There's a button for this on the side of the camera under the fip out screen.
 
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