View Full Version : Proper Formatting for HDCAM Finish


Ryan Krickow
May 26th, 2008, 04:47 PM
I'm editing 24p 1920x1080 Uncompressed 10 bit 4:2:2 on Final Cut Pro and I need to finish on HDCAM. If I brought a Quicktime Movie to a Post House would they be able to transfer that to HDCAM or would I need to convert the footage into 1440x1080 interlaced first? I'd prefer to master to HDCAM SR but the delivery requirements don't allow for this.

Glenn Chan
May 26th, 2008, 09:44 PM
Don't convert to 1440x1080 interlaced.

They will likely feed a 1920x1080 signal over HD-SDI into the deck (and the deck will internally do the conversion to 1440x1080). Check what editing system they have and what Quicktime codec they support/prefer. Also check what file system your external drive has to be in.

Your best bet is probably to communicate with them, and let them know what your delivery requirements are.