Staying in 24p

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robertamaria

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Dear experienced DVX100A shooters.
Today I shot for the first time with my new camera. All good except for the big frustration of losing my 24P mode and having to reset it everytime the camera went to "sleep" while in pause. What am I doing wrong? Thanks so much.
robertamaria
 
Re: Staying in 24p

Why would you "lose" 24p mode?

You must be using F1 to F4 on the scene file dial. These are default at 60i; if you change them and don't save them, they will revert to default at power down.

F5 is default 24pN. F6 is default 24pA. Nither of those will move away from 24p unless you change them and save the change.
 
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It turn off because an option is set to on... i'll tell you what to turn off as soon as I'll remember!
 
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in general does everyone here shoot in 24p advanced?
is there any reason not to shoot in advanced?
 
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Advanced is for when you'll be editing the footage in a 24p timeline.

24PN is for when you'll be editing it in a 60i timeline.
 
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I think your camcorder won't turn on ¨sleep¨ if you change the option Tape Protect in Other Fonction for STBY. It should be at Power Off if your camera power off so change it for STBY!

Tell me if it's okay after that!
 
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But if I understand correctly 24pa can be turned back to a 60i timeline if needed? More easily than 24p normal can be turned back to a 24p timeline? I have been shooting all my material in advanced, assuming I would export it under 24p settings in vegas.

[quote author=Barry_Green link=board=news;num=1107561399;start=0#4 date=02/05/05 at 16:10:55]Advanced is for when you'll be editing the footage in a 24p timeline.

24PN is for when you'll be editing it in a 60i timeline.[/quote]
 
Re: Staying in 24p

Either can be converted to either.

24PA is more suitable for delivering highest-quality material on a 24p timeline.

24PN is more suitable for editing on a 60i timeline, as it has the smoother 3:2 pulldown cadence.

But either mode can be used for either purpose. You just get small advantages when using 24PA in a 24P timeline and 24PN in a 60i timeline.
 
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Thanks for your answer. My mistake was in using Scene File Setting #1. I needed to be in fScene File setting #5 for 24Pn.

robertamaria
 
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I just order Barrys book, I don't think I'll get it in time. I'm shooting 24p for the first time. What are some of the major issues I need to look out for with camera movement. Anything I should know about settings.

After reading other bullitins I've decieded to shoot 24p not 24pA. I'll be using FCP.

Thanks Much, PZ
 
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It'll go out today, and since you're close, it's possible you'll have it by Monday, maybe Tuesday.

If you've shot film, you'll know what to do for 24P. Basically you have to control the motion of the camera to minimize/eliminate "strobing". If you have an NTSC monitor connected to the camera you'll be able to see the effect and keep it under control. Basically you have to move the camera the way one would move a film camera, you can't wave it around "willy-nilly" and expect smooth footage... 24P is a different aesthetic, and if you control it and use it, it will deliver startlingly filmlike results.
 
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