Shooting HDV -> edit in DV (problem)

[casino83]

I'm shooting in HDV with my Canon XH-A1, then I use Premiere CS4 for editing.
Let's say that the I want the final result in DV-format (PAL) 720x576 with a faked letterbox... to use for YouTube (for example).

I have assumed that if I edit my HDV-shots in DV-format - then I can scale the shots to whatever part I want to show and even make zooming and pan digitally at editing.

BUT!
1. This seem to slow down the computer quite a bit if I have 5-6 clips on the timeline. Is this because of the scale-down (which might be processor demanding)? Of course this make the editing hard, especially when I intend to sync video with audio.

2. I also think that the exported file (preferrable H.264) is not as crisp and sharp as I wish it shout be.

Is this workflow totally wrong? Or is there any other way to use the benefits of my HDV-material in the DV-format?
Of course I can; (A) choose to output to DV direct from camera - or (B) edit in HD(V) and then export to DV. But in both there cases I'll not be able to make zoom/pan in edit.

I'm quite sure my editing computer is strong enough: Dual Xeon 2.66 Quad, 16 GB RAM and plenty of hard drives. Running on Vista 64-bit.

Would really appriciate some tips!

 

[scribword]

Hello
I'm working in HD 720p and i have an handycam (sony) conected at PC and a monitor to the camera. So... Pr scaledown automaticaly the sequence on camera in SD.
You can work in HD than make another sequence and simply drag and drop HD sequence in SD - export... and that it.

 

[zeroblank]

Unless you are trying to mix the HD footage with SD footage you shouldnt need to edit it as SD. The scale down is more work for your computer and yourself to do.

If you are not trying to mix footage than just edit it in HD and export it as SD. Should work a little smoother for you like this!