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Emre Safak · February 7th, 2006, 02:44 PM

What is the point of shooting in 24P if the finished product is a DVD? Can NTSC DVDs be in 24P? If not, is it not better to stay in 60i and avoid a conversion or two? I am planning for my next short (to be shot with an XL2), which I intend to submit to film festivals on DVD.

Daniel Runyon · February 7th, 2006, 03:30 PM

Absolutely, Hollywood DVD's are 24p and you too can make them. I can't speak for other NLE/DVD Authoring software but Vegas/DVD Architect can output real deal 24p DVD's. This has a nice side effect of allowing you to squeeze more video onto a 4.7gb disc at a higher bitrate too, so there are definate tangible benefits aside from having 24p from shoot to screen.

Emre Safak · February 7th, 2006, 08:47 PM

It appears you are correct.Thank you for your input.

David Jimerson · March 8th, 2006, 05:28 PM

The advantages to making a 24p DVD are several.

You'll save disc space, which can mean higher-quality video or more room for extras.

You'll be able to play native 24p with a progressive-scan player and a progressive TV -- no conversion by the DVD player. This will eliminate interlace artifacts on a progressive display.

As Daniel said, it's the way Hollywood does it.

You can mix framerates on the same disc, too. Your movie can be 24p while the extras are 60i, for example.

February 7th, 2006, 02:44 PM	#1
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,447	24P and DVD What is the point of shooting in 24P if the finished product is a DVD? Can NTSC DVDs be in 24P? If not, is it not better to stay in 60i and avoid a conversion or two? I am planning for my next short (to be shot with an XL2), which I intend to submit to film festivals on DVD.

March 8th, 2006, 05:28 PM	#4
David Jimerson Jubal 28 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 872	The advantages to making a 24p DVD are several. You'll save disc space, which can mean higher-quality video or more room for extras. You'll be able to play native 24p with a progressive-scan player and a progressive TV -- no conversion by the DVD player. This will eliminate interlace artifacts on a progressive display. As Daniel said, it's the way Hollywood does it. You can mix framerates on the same disc, too. Your movie can be 24p while the extras are 60i, for example. __________________ www.wrightsvillebeachstudios.com

February 7th, 2006, 03:30 PM	#2
Daniel Runyon Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Deep South Posts: 168	Absolutely, Hollywood DVD's are 24p and you too can make them. I can't speak for other NLE/DVD Authoring software but Vegas/DVD Architect can output real deal 24p DVD's. This has a nice side effect of allowing you to squeeze more video onto a 4.7gb disc at a higher bitrate too, so there are definate tangible benefits aside from having 24p from shoot to screen.

February 7th, 2006, 08:47 PM	#3
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,447	It appears you are correct.Thank you for your input.