Panasonic AVCCAM AG-AC160P Operating Instructions Manual page 36

Using Variable Frame Rate (VFR)
Normal speed shooting for movie production
When producing videos for the screen, a frame rate
of 24 fps (24 frames per second) as used in film
projection is standard (x1). By using the following
settings, playback with the same quality as the film
projection is possible. Film like high quality video
can be produced through 1080P progressive and
CINELIKE Gamma.
Recording format
[REC FORMAT]
[PH 1080/24P]
(Native recording)
Normal speed shooting for commercials/drama
production
When producing videos for display on the
television screen, a frame rate of 30 fps (30
frames per second) is standard (x1). By using the
following settings, playback with the same quality
as broadcast is possible. Commercials and music
videos can be recorded at film like high quality, and
at a frame rate suitable for television broadcast.
Recording format
[REC FORMAT]
[PH 1080/30P]
(2:2 pulldown)
[PH 1080/25P]
Undercrank shooting
This is a quick motion effect that can be applied to
scenes showing the flow of clouds, people standing
in the middle of crowds, and kung fu, etc. For
example, a quick motion effect of x2 can be gained
if the VFR recording frame rate is set to 12 fps
when recording with the 24P recording format that
specifies the playback frame rate.
Recording format
[REC FORMAT]
[PH 1080/24P]
[PH 1080/30P]
[PH 1080/25P]
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Recording frame rate
[FRAME RATE]
24 fps*
Recording frame rate
[FRAME RATE]
30 fps*
25 fps*
Recording frame rate
[FRAME RATE]
Set at 22 fps or less*
Set at 28 fps or less*
Set at 24 fps or less*
Overcrank shooting
This is a slow motion effect that can be applied to
scenes such as car chases, action, climaxes, etc.
For example, a slow motion effect of 1/2 can be
gained if the recording frame rate is set to 60 fps
when recording with the 30P recording format that
specifies the playback frame rate. 1080P progressive
videos produce smooth, high quality slow motion.
Recording format
[REC FORMAT]
[PH 1080/24P]
[PH 1080/30P]
[PH 1080/25P]
* The recording frame rate [FRAME RATE] can be set
to one of 23 values. (Page 38)
Recording frame rate
[FRAME RATE]
Set at 25 fps or more*
Set at 32 fps or more*
Set at 26 fps or more*