prospect hd and aspect hd

[egproductions]

What is the diffrence between these two? Cineforms website doesnt make it so clear. From what i understand prospect hd is very simialr to aspect hd except that prospect hd uses a 10bit 4:2:2 codec as apposed to an 8bit is this correct? Whihc codec is more space saving? and whihc one will preform better with the equvelent computer specs? Also i know that hdv is 4:2:0 and is better for encoding as mpeg-2 because dvd's are 4:2:0 as well. does this converting of compressions effect how the dvd will be burnt in the end?

 

[Can Scanner]

For saving space, I'm pretty sure the 8bit option with CineForm is the way to go. Prospect HD is geared more towards extreme high end film and composite work. (Thus the price.)

Here's a good comparison of the products:
http://www.cineform.com/products/default.htm

Regarding HDV's color space and mpeg2 encoding, I would ask CineForm's CTO David Newman here:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=57522&page=6

 

[egproductions]

thanks very helpful