Alex Savage
January 27th, 2011, 08:44 PM
I've started a new project where the finished product will be DVD, and 720p download. I'm shooting with Panasonic GH2s so I can either film in 1080 24p or 720 60p. Since I film action sports I've been filming mostly in 720 60p and now I'm thinking I should film entirely in that format to keep things simple.
My question is should I use a 29.97fps timeline since that's my end product or 59.94fps since that's what my source format is? I will be using some slow motion in the project. Some of the research I've done suggests a 30 fps timeline will allow you to use your footage at half speed and use actual frames instead of interpolating frames.
I've already started editing in a 60fps timeline. If it's better to switch to 30fps, can I copy my editing over or would I need to start from scratch? Some of the footage I have already was shot in 1080 24p so I guess I'll need to convert that in compressor.
Thanks for any help!!
My question is should I use a 29.97fps timeline since that's my end product or 59.94fps since that's what my source format is? I will be using some slow motion in the project. Some of the research I've done suggests a 30 fps timeline will allow you to use your footage at half speed and use actual frames instead of interpolating frames.
I've already started editing in a 60fps timeline. If it's better to switch to 30fps, can I copy my editing over or would I need to start from scratch? Some of the footage I have already was shot in 1080 24p so I guess I'll need to convert that in compressor.
Thanks for any help!!