Suggested Frame Rate for Avid Meridian

[bonafide7]

For all those who have used DVX-100 and Avid, I'm curious about how different frame rates worked out.

I am editing into an Avid Meridien, on a project that could enjoy looking like film but will definitely output to an NTSC 30 f.p.s. DVCAM tape.

What are my options for recording on the DVX-100 and how do they affect my product?

I am going to letterbox our image to 1.85 in the Avid, but am hesitant to shoot 24 fps and edit in a 24 fps project and then output to 30. It doesn't seem to make much sense. I would get, it seems to me, a stutter effect, but there is no guarantee it will look anything like film flicker.

I can see why recording 24 would be good for a film-out application, but not sure how it relates to a project ending up on videotape.

I have heard about 60i, and wonder if I could use a regular DVCAM deck to then input into the Avid. I also wonder how it transfers into a regular 30 fps video project. Any other technical concerns about using 60i.

In short, I first and foremost want a video signal that will transfer easily into my Avid and then out to DVCAM NTSC as final product. Sure, for aesthetic reasons I might like it to look more like film, but if it causes technical headaches I am all for an easy answer.

Any suggestions? Any and all would be very welcome.

bonafide7

 

[pookie_old]

Four posts, new member. all identical, different forums.

Whats your problem?

 

[Neil Rowe]

..yeah, please do not post the same thing in more than one forum. just pick the one best suited and post there. im deleting your other posts.

 

[krestofre]

Shoot in F5 mode on the DVX (which is normal pulldown, not advanced) and then capture and edit in 30i. You'll still get the film look, but have the workflow you're looking for.

That's my best suggestion.