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24p and
Panasonic AG-DVX100 and AJ-SDX900
camcorder support
in Vegas and DVD Architect Software
Revision 3, Updated 05.27.04
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Summary of Contents for Panasonic AJ-SDX900
- Page 1 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sony Pictures Digital Media Software and Services. The software described in this manual is provided under the terms of a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
What is covered in this document? Background ... 3 Vegas ... 5 DVD Architect... 7 Questions and Answers... 8 Additional Sony Pictures Digital Resources... 11 Additional Online Resources... 11 24p and Panasonic AG-DVX100 and AJ-SDX900 camcorder support in Vegas and DVD Architect Software... -
Page 3: Background
The problem was, until recently, there were no low-cost cameras that shot video at 24p. Note: The information in this document applies to Vegas version 4.0 or later or DVD Architect 1.0 or later. 24p and Panasonic AG-DVX100 and AJ-SDX900 camcorder support in Vegas and DVD Architect Software... - Page 4 The Panasonic AJ-SDX900 Because it uses the same method of encoding 24p, the Panasonic AJ-SDX900 works equally well with Vegas 4 in the DVCPRO25 mode, 4:3 or 16:9 widescreen. The DVCPRO50 mode is not supported. 24p and Panasonic AG-DVX100 and AJ-SDX900 camcorder support in Vegas and DVD Architect Software...
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Page 5: Vegas
In the AVI “Custom” template editing page, when the “Video format” is “NTSC DV” or “NTSC DV Widescreen,” you can choose the 23.976 frame rate and pulldown method in the “Frame rate” combo box. 24p and Panasonic AG-DVX100 and AJ-SDX900 camcorder support in Vegas and DVD Architect Software... - Page 6 2-3-3-2 pulldown before using the print to tape feature to avoid creating prerenders with 2-3 pulldown. Then, print to tape using 2-3 pulldown for smoothest motion. 24p and Panasonic AG-DVX100 and AJ-SDX900 camcorder support in Vegas and DVD Architect Software...
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Page 7: Dvd Architect
Here are the things to know when planning for and executing a production for 24p DVD: With the AG-DVX100 or AJ-SDX900, use 24pA mode (24p will work, but will be less efficient). Use the Vegas project template “NTSC DV 24p (720x480, 23.976 fps).”... -
Page 8: Questions And Answers
60i material to 24p with reasonable success (see next question). Can I convert video shot at 60i to 24p? Follow these steps to convert 60i video shot with a regular camcorder to 24p. There will be some loss of vertical resolution or other artifacts. - Page 9 Option 1: Create a 24p project and let it convert your 60i to 24p with some loss of vertical resolution. All effects, titles, and transitions will be in 24p. With the AG-DVX100 or AJ-SDX900, for 24p shots, use 24pA mode (24p will work, but will be less efficient).
- Page 10 Option 2: Create a 60i project and use the pulldown inserted by the camera to treat your 24p footage as 60i. All effects, titles, and transitions will be in 60i. With the AG-DVX100 or AJ-SDX900, for 24p shots, use 24p mode (24pA will work, but will have slightly more motion judder).
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Page 11: Additional Sony Pictures Digital Resources
Panasonic AG-DVX100 FAQ: http://www.panasonic.com/PBDS/subcat/dvproline/DVworld_24qs.html For good information on MPEG-2: bmrc.berkeley.edu/frame/research/mpeg/mpeg2faq.html For anamorphic widescreen information: www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/anamorphic/index.html Creative COW Panasonic AG-DVX100 camera forum: http://www.creativecow.net/index.php?forumid=122 2-pop Panasonic AG-DVX100 camera forum: http://www.2-pop.com/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=PanasonicAGDVX100Camera&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=14 24p and Panasonic AG-DVX100 and AJ-SDX900 camcorder support in Vegas and DVD Architect Software...