need technical advice for instructional dance video at DVinfo.net

Mike Barber · February 13th, 2008, 02:09 AM

I will be shooting an instructional bellydance video which will be going to DVD. Here are "the knowns":

* the cam is a GL2
* all auto controls will be OFF ("manual or death," says I)
* lighting is a Lowel Omni/Tota mix
* the editing will be done in FCP 5.1.4
* the cameraman/editor will be drinking lots of scotch (single-malt. only.)

OK, that last one is mostly during the editing, not the shooting, eh. I am planning on a shutter-speed of 1/60. I am thinking that shooting in 60i is preferable to 30p, yes? Or is it? That's the sticky wicket. I want to make sure the motion is nice and fluid, not choppy, which is what makes me think of interlaced vs. "frame mode." But, what about going to DVD, am I going to hit any issues with my interlaced footage? Should I de-interlace in post?

February 13th, 2008, 02:09 AM	#1
Mike Barber Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto ON Canada Posts: 731	need technical advice for instructional dance video I will be shooting an instructional bellydance video which will be going to DVD. Here are "the knowns": * the cam is a GL2 * all auto controls will be OFF ("manual or death," says I) * lighting is a Lowel Omni/Tota mix * the editing will be done in FCP 5.1.4 * the cameraman/editor will be drinking lots of scotch (single-malt. only.) OK, that last one is mostly during the editing, not the shooting, eh. I am planning on a shutter-speed of 1/60. I am thinking that shooting in 60i is preferable to 30p, yes? Or is it? That's the sticky wicket. I want to make sure the motion is nice and fluid, not choppy, which is what makes me think of interlaced vs. "frame mode." But, what about going to DVD, am I going to hit any issues with my interlaced footage? Should I de-interlace in post? __________________ Mike Barber "I'm laughing to stop myself from screaming."