Shutter on/off

Doug Jensen · October 10th, 2010, 04:56 AM

I should have been more clear and made it a point to say "when shooting PROGRESSIVE". I guess I made the mistake of thinking that was obvious. I haven't shot any interlaced video since 2006, but I guess there are still some people holding onto that old technology.

Anyway, you are missing the whole point of my original post. The person I was responding to stated that shutter should only be used when shooting under "natural" light. Certainly you must disagree with that ridiculous statement.

Steve Connor · October 10th, 2010, 10:10 AM

Sorry, didn't know you haven't shot interlaced! We still shoot in that "old" technology over here in the UK as a lot of Broadcasters insist on it.

I do agree that progressive does need shutter a lot of the time whether lit or unlit.

Vincent Oliver · October 10th, 2010, 10:38 AM

"Sorry, didn't know you haven't shot interlaced! We still shoot in that "old" technology over here in the UK as a lot of Broadcasters insist on it."

That's news to me, I always produce Progressive material these days, it results in cleaner frames and is easier for doing green screen work.

When I first purchased the EX3 I tried all the frame rates and hated the 720p 24fps look. Now two years later I shoot all my material on 24fps. 720 for my DVD output and 1920x1080 for broadcast material. (Getty, BBC etc)

Steve Connor · October 10th, 2010, 10:47 AM

Yes I do know why progressive can be better, but some of the production companies I work for ask for 50i even when shooting HD.

Nick Wilson · October 10th, 2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent Oliver

Now two years later I shoot all my material on 24fps. 720 for my DVD output and 1920x1080 for broadcast material. (Getty, BBC etc)

Interested that you shoot 24 fps and not 25 fps - is that for compatibility with film or easier export to NTSC areas?

Cheers

Vincent Oliver · October 10th, 2010, 03:50 PM

24fps is for Easier export to North America etc and Getty prefer this frame rate too.

NTSC DVDs will play on 98% of UK players. PAL will not play on the majority of US players (not sure of the figures for this)

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Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,450	I should have been more clear and made it a point to say "when shooting PROGRESSIVE". I guess I made the mistake of thinking that was obvious. I haven't shot any interlaced video since 2006, but I guess there are still some people holding onto that old technology. Anyway, you are missing the whole point of my original post. The person I was responding to stated that shutter should only be used when shooting under "natural" light. Certainly you must disagree with that ridiculous statement. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

October 10th, 2010, 10:38 AM	#33
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	"Sorry, didn't know you haven't shot interlaced! We still shoot in that "old" technology over here in the UK as a lot of Broadcasters insist on it." That's news to me, I always produce Progressive material these days, it results in cleaner frames and is easier for doing green screen work. When I first purchased the EX3 I tried all the frame rates and hated the 720p 24fps look. Now two years later I shoot all my material on 24fps. 720 for my DVD output and 1920x1080 for broadcast material. (Getty, BBC etc) __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

October 10th, 2010, 03:50 PM	#36
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	24fps is for Easier export to North America etc and Getty prefer this frame rate too. NTSC DVDs will play on 98% of UK players. PAL will not play on the majority of US players (not sure of the figures for this) __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

October 10th, 2010, 10:10 AM	#32
Steve Connor Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 383	Sorry, didn't know you haven't shot interlaced! We still shoot in that "old" technology over here in the UK as a lot of Broadcasters insist on it. I do agree that progressive does need shutter a lot of the time whether lit or unlit.

October 10th, 2010, 10:47 AM	#34
Steve Connor Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 383	Yes I do know why progressive can be better, but some of the production companies I work for ask for 50i even when shooting HD.