Shooting different formats on one tape? at DVinfo.net

Austin Walton · October 10th, 2006, 05:14 PM

Are there any problems with shooting different formats onto one tape (i.e. 1080i60 and then 24f OR DVCAM to HDV, etc.)?

Thanks.

Glenn Chan · October 10th, 2006, 10:55 PM

When the camera flips from one format to another, it takes maybe 10 seconds for it to get the tape speed right (DVCAM versus DV). You may have difficulty capturing over that area.

2- I would do things the simple way, and stick to one format / tape. DV tapes are <$4 each (a little over $2 online I think).

Austin Walton · October 11th, 2006, 06:04 AM

Didn't think it was a good idea, but since I shoot HDV on the Sony Digital Masters I was wanting to get more bang for the buck...

Again, thanks.

October 10th, 2006, 05:14 PM	#1
Austin Walton Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Posts: 66	Shooting different formats on one tape? Are there any problems with shooting different formats onto one tape (i.e. 1080i60 and then 24f OR DVCAM to HDV, etc.)? Thanks.

October 11th, 2006, 06:04 AM	#3
Austin Walton Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Posts: 66	Thanks Glenn. Didn't think it was a good idea, but since I shoot HDV on the Sony Digital Masters I was wanting to get more bang for the buck... Again, thanks.

October 10th, 2006, 10:55 PM	#2
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	When the camera flips from one format to another, it takes maybe 10 seconds for it to get the tape speed right (DVCAM versus DV). You may have difficulty capturing over that area. 2- I would do things the simple way, and stick to one format / tape. DV tapes are <$4 each (a little over $2 online I think).