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Lynne Whelden · February 20th, 2003, 09:16 PM

I've heard all the complaints about a strange new format, D-VHS, a one-chip camera only, too much compression and all that--I only want to know this....the shows I produce and edit with this camera, how do I then get them into the hands of regular people? In other words, how do I dump this stuff onto VHS or DVDs with all its former HD glory shining through?

Robert Knecht Schmidt · February 20th, 2003, 09:29 PM

Likely, you'd have to downres it with the likes of After Effects.

It should be noted, though, that HD is coming into its own as a "normal people's TV standard" as more and more hidef sets hit the market at increasingly consumable prices.

Ken Tanaka · February 20th, 2003, 10:18 PM

Lynne,
Of course by definition (no pun intended) down-sampling HD material for analog tape or DVD will be unable to recapture the "... former HD glory shining through".

This protracted HD-SD transition that the U.S. and Canada are undergoing has made everyone a neophyte in this matter.

Lynne Whelden · February 21st, 2003, 07:03 AM

Is it possible it could be as simple as making use of analog outputs on the D-VHS deck that's integral to this whole scheme? Does anyone know what sort of inputs and outputs exist on that deck?

Steve Mullen · February 21st, 2003, 08:26 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Lynne Whelden : Is it possible it could be as simple as making use of analog outputs on the D-VHS deck that's integral to this whole scheme? Does anyone know what sort of inputs and outputs exist on that deck? -->>>

The key is that you are delivering HD copies ONLY to those who have HDTVs. In most cases it will be only a few D-VHS copies for a museum or store. Or, for playing by a small-market station that normally only passes through the network's HD.

The camera's analog outputs either an anamorphic or letterboxed NTSC version of the HD program. So you can make copies for others.

Also, you can down-res to a DVD.

Patrick Bower · February 22nd, 2003, 03:32 AM

So is the picture quality from HD on a standard TV just the same as normal DV quality?
I have viewed photos taken on my Sony PC100e 1 megapixel DV cameral, via the sVHS socket on my PAL TV. This TV has a superb picture, but only 625 lines. The photos are 1152x864 pixels, but the on screen image is no better than the same image shot as DV video on tape. (And not as good as video shot with the Panasonic AG-DVX100).
Presumably I could get slightly more resolution if I were able to use the TV RGB input rather than sVHS.

February 20th, 2003, 09:16 PM	#1
Lynne Whelden Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: williamsport, pa Posts: 604	Just one question... I've heard all the complaints about a strange new format, D-VHS, a one-chip camera only, too much compression and all that--I only want to know this....the shows I produce and edit with this camera, how do I then get them into the hands of regular people? In other words, how do I dump this stuff onto VHS or DVDs with all its former HD glory shining through?

February 20th, 2003, 09:29 PM	#2
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	Likely, you'd have to downres it with the likes of After Effects. It should be noted, though, that HD is coming into its own as a "normal people's TV standard" as more and more hidef sets hit the market at increasingly consumable prices. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 20th, 2003, 10:18 PM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Lynne, Of course by definition (no pun intended) down-sampling HD material for analog tape or DVD will be unable to recapture the "... former HD glory shining through". This protracted HD-SD transition that the U.S. and Canada are undergoing has made everyone a neophyte in this matter. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 21st, 2003, 08:26 AM	#5
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	<<<-- Originally posted by Lynne Whelden : Is it possible it could be as simple as making use of analog outputs on the D-VHS deck that's integral to this whole scheme? Does anyone know what sort of inputs and outputs exist on that deck? -->>> The key is that you are delivering HD copies ONLY to those who have HDTVs. In most cases it will be only a few D-VHS copies for a museum or store. Or, for playing by a small-market station that normally only passes through the network's HD. The camera's analog outputs either an anamorphic or letterboxed NTSC version of the HD program. So you can make copies for others. Also, you can down-res to a DVD. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

February 21st, 2003, 07:03 AM	#4
Lynne Whelden Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: williamsport, pa Posts: 604	Is it possible it could be as simple as making use of analog outputs on the D-VHS deck that's integral to this whole scheme? Does anyone know what sort of inputs and outputs exist on that deck?

February 22nd, 2003, 03:32 AM	#6
Patrick Bower Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 126	So is the picture quality from HD on a standard TV just the same as normal DV quality? I have viewed photos taken on my Sony PC100e 1 megapixel DV cameral, via the sVHS socket on my PAL TV. This TV has a superb picture, but only 625 lines. The photos are 1152x864 pixels, but the on screen image is no better than the same image shot as DV video on tape. (And not as good as video shot with the Panasonic AG-DVX100). Presumably I could get slightly more resolution if I were able to use the TV RGB input rather than sVHS.