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Arne Johnson · January 13th, 2005, 01:18 AM

We recently shot some footage in 24p accidentally, though the final project is being shot in 30p. We're using Final Cut. Any idea on the best way to convert this footage over to 30p so we can edit in the same timeline?

Thanks,

AJ

Graeme Nattress · January 13th, 2005, 07:44 AM

Was it 24p or 24pA?

If it's 24p, it's 29.97fs media with embedded 24p frames using 3:2 pulldown. I'd just use it as is. It shouldn't look too different...

If it's 24pA, you need to capture and remove advanced pulldown. Then, easiest is just to dump back to tape which will give you 24p normal due to FCP adding 3:2 pulldown, and then you can go back to it as if it were 24p normal and recapture.

Graeme

Arne Johnson · January 13th, 2005, 12:32 PM

Thanks! Good to know...so we just put the two frame rates next to each other on the timeline? What if we added in 60i footage?

Graeme Nattress · January 13th, 2005, 12:43 PM

If you want to add in 60i footage to the timeline that will work, but it will look video compared to the more filmic look of the rest of your footage. If you don't have a high quality de-interlacer or 24p filter, can I recommend my own Film Effects www.nattress.com which will help you match your 60i to 24p or 30p -whichever you choose.

Graeme

January 13th, 2005, 01:18 AM	#1
Arne Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 88	24p to 30p? We recently shot some footage in 24p accidentally, though the final project is being shot in 30p. We're using Final Cut. Any idea on the best way to convert this footage over to 30p so we can edit in the same timeline? Thanks, AJ

January 13th, 2005, 07:44 AM	#2
Graeme Nattress RED Problem Solver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,365	Was it 24p or 24pA? If it's 24p, it's 29.97fs media with embedded 24p frames using 3:2 pulldown. I'd just use it as is. It shouldn't look too different... If it's 24pA, you need to capture and remove advanced pulldown. Then, easiest is just to dump back to tape which will give you 24p normal due to FCP adding 3:2 pulldown, and then you can go back to it as if it were 24p normal and recapture. Graeme __________________ www.nattress.com - filters for FCP

January 13th, 2005, 12:43 PM	#4
Graeme Nattress RED Problem Solver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,365	If you want to add in 60i footage to the timeline that will work, but it will look video compared to the more filmic look of the rest of your footage. If you don't have a high quality de-interlacer or 24p filter, can I recommend my own Film Effects www.nattress.com which will help you match your 60i to 24p or 30p -whichever you choose. Graeme __________________ www.nattress.com - filters for FCP

January 13th, 2005, 12:32 PM	#3
Arne Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 88	Thanks! Good to know...so we just put the two frame rates next to each other on the timeline? What if we added in 60i footage?