Two camera shoot, progressive or interlaced? at DVinfo.net

Mike Tesh · March 14th, 2008, 09:37 AM

Hello everyone, I have a two camera shoot coming up pretty soon. The downfall is that the cameras do not match. One is a Canon XL A1 and the other is a Sony VX2100.

As you know the A1 is an HDV camera capable of 30p recording. The VX2100 is only standard def interlaced recording. But I want the footage to match as close as possible without compromising quality.

My question is, when setting up the A1 should I shoot standard def with that camera in 60i or 30p? Or should I shoot HDV at 60i or 30p?

Logically I would think SD at 60i to match the SD at 60i the VX2100 is recording. Or would it better better to shoot the highest quality with the A1 that I can and go down from there in post? Will it match as well?

Will Mahoney · March 14th, 2008, 10:59 AM

Well, I'm no authority, and I just got my A1 a month ago, but I've been reading on here a lot.

Many people are saying that recording SD on the A1 is pretty low quality. They often recommend recording in HDV and downgrading in post.

I hope this helps. Maybe post this question in the A1 forum instead?

March 14th, 2008, 09:37 AM	#1
Mike Tesh Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 253	Two camera shoot, progressive or interlaced? Hello everyone, I have a two camera shoot coming up pretty soon. The downfall is that the cameras do not match. One is a Canon XL A1 and the other is a Sony VX2100. As you know the A1 is an HDV camera capable of 30p recording. The VX2100 is only standard def interlaced recording. But I want the footage to match as close as possible without compromising quality. My question is, when setting up the A1 should I shoot standard def with that camera in 60i or 30p? Or should I shoot HDV at 60i or 30p? Logically I would think SD at 60i to match the SD at 60i the VX2100 is recording. Or would it better better to shoot the highest quality with the A1 that I can and go down from there in post? Will it match as well? __________________ ScapeFilms.com \| My Photography \| IMDB Profile

March 14th, 2008, 10:59 AM	#2
Will Mahoney Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 259	Well, I'm no authority, and I just got my A1 a month ago, but I've been reading on here a lot. Many people are saying that recording SD on the A1 is pretty low quality. They often recommend recording in HDV and downgrading in post. I hope this helps. Maybe post this question in the A1 forum instead? __________________ http://exposureroom.com/members/WillMahoney.aspx/ www.youtube.com/truckaccessories