Using 16:9 24p for interview and 60i for broll

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mangoduvall

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I am working with an amatuer project director who would like to jump back and forth in his Promotional video of a non-profit organization. The thought is this will create a more "Profesional" look. I am having issues with this because to me jumping from 60i to 24p (16:9) does just the opposite. I know the customer is "always right" but when my name is on it. Can anybody give me some comfort of his idea or some suggestions?

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Perhaps remove the color or give it some other kind of "treatment". Is the b-roll suitable to be slowed down? If so, that will helpintegrate the two formats. Otherwise I would run it thru a de-interlacer or magic bullet.
 
I actually prefer to use both progressive and interlace in the same project. If you watch Extreme Makeover home edition, you'll see them use 24p letterbox for sit down interviews and 60i for all the on site video. I see this on a lot of shows. I think it looks good if you get a formula and stick to it. I don't know the specifics of your project, but I might shoot interviews with camera locked down, in 60i. Then shoot the rest handheld in 24p letterbox.
I personally wouldn't switch aspect ratios within the same shot. For example, during an interview with someone, I wouldn't switch to a different angle of the same person and have it switch to letterbox. I would use it to differentiate between two areas or situations. Hope that helps.
 
Sacksnack said:
If you watch Extreme Makeover home edition, you'll see them use 24p letterbox for sit down interviews and 60i for all the on site video.
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I was thinking the exact same thing! It works well in that show (and others) so I wouldn't be too worried about it.
 
The most professional thing that you can do is consistancy.

If you have footage alerady in 60i, keep everything 60i.

Nothing looks worse than a production that looks like it was worked on by two different production companies (Using two different framerates in the same production)

I would highly suguest avoiding it in my professional expierence.
 
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