24p / 23.976 frame rate??? at DVinfo.net

Ian Campbell · October 1st, 2009, 02:13 PM

Hello,

In Vegas 8 and DVD Architect there are settings for broth 24p and 23.976 projects. When 24p, in video, is actually running at 23.976 why is there BOTH a setting for 24p and 23.976?

For example, if I shoot a 24p project (23.976p frame rate) -- when I to to edit, what is the difference between a 24p or 23.976p time line? If there IS a difference, what is it and when would you choose either frame rate? I understand that in Vegas 9 there is only a 24p (23.97) setting.

Thanks!

Ian

Perrone Ford · October 1st, 2009, 02:26 PM

If you are shooting video (on a camera that costs less than $30k) you are likely shooting 23.976. If you are shooting with a FILM camera (Arri, Aaton, Bolex, etc) you are probably shooting 24p.

If you don't know why you'd need actual 24p then you are 99.99% certain shooting and editing 23.976.

If you want to learn the difference, start here: 24p - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

I don't mean this to sound flippant, but the discussion can get somewhat heady and technical, and usually for no reason.

October 1st, 2009, 02:13 PM	#1
Ian Campbell Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Canada Posts: 141	24p / 23.976 frame rate??? Hello, In Vegas 8 and DVD Architect there are settings for broth 24p and 23.976 projects. When 24p, in video, is actually running at 23.976 why is there BOTH a setting for 24p and 23.976? For example, if I shoot a 24p project (23.976p frame rate) -- when I to to edit, what is the difference between a 24p or 23.976p time line? If there IS a difference, what is it and when would you choose either frame rate? I understand that in Vegas 9 there is only a 24p (23.97) setting. Thanks! Ian

October 1st, 2009, 02:26 PM	#2
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	If you are shooting video (on a camera that costs less than $30k) you are likely shooting 23.976. If you are shooting with a FILM camera (Arri, Aaton, Bolex, etc) you are probably shooting 24p. If you don't know why you'd need actual 24p then you are 99.99% certain shooting and editing 23.976. If you want to learn the difference, start here: 24p - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I don't mean this to sound flippant, but the discussion can get somewhat heady and technical, and usually for no reason. __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.