Why is 24p always in NDF on the dvx?

yzmotoxer807

yzmotoxer807

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So the dvx100 always records in non-drop frame timecode when recording in 24p. Does this mean that you should edit in a ndf sequence in final cut? I fully understand the differences between drop frame and non drop frame timecode, even down to the history of the audio hum on black and white tv's, but I dont see why the dvx must record in ndf in 24p. Is there a reason? How should I handle this in final cut, with a drop frame time code or non drop frame time code? Drop frame would probably be easier because most other applications handle 24p in drop frame 23.976 fps but if this will cause a problem I would like to know what it is. Are there any setbacks to using a drop frame timecode with the ndf footage off the dvx?
 
Df is only relevant when shooting 29.97 to compensate for the small difference in time to 30frames=1second. You're shooting 24p.
 
Im pretty sure that theres a DF and NDF in 24p in FCP. That would be the difference between a 24fps timeline and a 23.976fps timeline. I know that the dvx only records in NDF for 24p but in FCP it can be DF or NDF in which case I need an answer to the question in my first post.
 
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If I remember and understand correctly, it doesn't matter if the footage is drop frame or not. If the footage is going to broadcast, change the frame rate wrapper to drop frame so that the material can be referenced in absolute clock time. If the footage is not going to be broadcast, then it simply doesn't matter.
 
PerroneFord said:
If I remember and understand correctly, it doesn't matter if the footage is drop frame or not. If the footage is going to broadcast, change the frame rate wrapper to drop frame so that the material can be referenced in absolute clock time. If the footage is not going to be broadcast, then it simply doesn't matter.
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agreed.
 
So which one makes more sense to edit in? Which is the most easily used by programs like shake and after effects? Also, what do you mean by changing the frame rate wrapper.
 
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