AspectHD at 1080p? at DVinfo.net

Dustin Cross · March 15th, 2004, 08:34 PM

I have a question about AspectHD. Can I use the Cineform codec with 1080/30p footage?

Basically I am thinking about using an anamorphic adapter on an HD10U to get a squeezed 1:2.35 image and then unsqueezing it to a letterboxed 1080 file to edit in Premiere Pro.

Will I still get the realtime benefits of AspectHD if I do this?

David Newman · March 15th, 2004, 11:09 PM

The current version of Aspect HD is limited to the 1280x720p30 mode of the JVC HDV cameras -- this is soon to change. A new version Aspect HD (free to registered owners) will add support for frame rates 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (i.e. everything) and add all the HDV resolutions (current and future.) For the HDV spec an anamorphic 1440x1080 will be available. CineForm products will still be the fastest HD editing solution even at 1080p, although the minimum system spec may jump a bit :).

P.S. The CineForm HD codec is already 1080p capable, however Aspect HD will not accelerate that resolution until the next release (soon.)

Dustin Cross · March 16th, 2004, 12:36 AM

Will the new version of Aspect HD provide any performance advantages to 1920x1080p footage?

David Newman · March 16th, 2004, 10:42 AM

First, 1920x1080 is not a supported HDV resolution, so it is not intended to be supported within the new release of Aspect HD. 1440x1080 anamorphic will be supported (which is closers to your needs for your current shooting plans.) CineForm will have 1920x1080 products (and beyond) but they are likely to be new products not in the Aspect HD line. However, all HD resolutions are accelerated by the CineForm techniques. All this will become much clearer after our announcements and presentations at NAB.

Tony Roulston · November 29th, 2004, 08:19 PM

David, thank you for the contributions you make to the forums, they afre well read and valuable particularly for newbies like myself.

It sems that I have getting myself more and more confused as to the most appropriate work flow for my needs, which are quite modest.

I am now convinced to give Aspect HD a test and I am sure that it will satisfy my humble needs.

Can you please advise me if yoru technology is dual proc aware and if you see any benefit in going dual proc.

I am looking at a new platform and am leaning towards dual to get the rendering throughput. Can expect any real improvement over a single?

Regards, Tony

David Newman · November 29th, 2004, 08:25 PM

Yes, Aspect HD is dual processer aware. You will see increased multiple stream performance, allowing you more video channels, real-time filters and titles simultaneously.

March 15th, 2004, 08:34 PM	#1
Dustin Cross Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 133	AspectHD at 1080p? I have a question about AspectHD. Can I use the Cineform codec with 1080/30p footage? Basically I am thinking about using an anamorphic adapter on an HD10U to get a squeezed 1:2.35 image and then unsqueezing it to a letterboxed 1080 file to edit in Premiere Pro. Will I still get the realtime benefits of AspectHD if I do this? __________________ Mahalo, Dusty

March 15th, 2004, 11:09 PM	#2
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	The current version of Aspect HD is limited to the 1280x720p30 mode of the JVC HDV cameras -- this is soon to change. A new version Aspect HD (free to registered owners) will add support for frame rates 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (i.e. everything) and add all the HDV resolutions (current and future.) For the HDV spec an anamorphic 1440x1080 will be available. CineForm products will still be the fastest HD editing solution even at 1080p, although the minimum system spec may jump a bit :). P.S. The CineForm HD codec is already 1080p capable, however Aspect HD will not accelerate that resolution until the next release (soon.) __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

March 16th, 2004, 12:36 AM	#3
Dustin Cross Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 133	Will the new version of Aspect HD provide any performance advantages to 1920x1080p footage? __________________ Mahalo, Dusty

March 16th, 2004, 10:42 AM	#4
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	First, 1920x1080 is not a supported HDV resolution, so it is not intended to be supported within the new release of Aspect HD. 1440x1080 anamorphic will be supported (which is closers to your needs for your current shooting plans.) CineForm will have 1920x1080 products (and beyond) but they are likely to be new products not in the Aspect HD line. However, all HD resolutions are accelerated by the CineForm techniques. All this will become much clearer after our announcements and presentations at NAB. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

November 29th, 2004, 08:19 PM	#5
Tony Roulston Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 30	Dual CPU question David, thank you for the contributions you make to the forums, they afre well read and valuable particularly for newbies like myself. It sems that I have getting myself more and more confused as to the most appropriate work flow for my needs, which are quite modest. I am now convinced to give Aspect HD a test and I am sure that it will satisfy my humble needs. Can you please advise me if yoru technology is dual proc aware and if you see any benefit in going dual proc. I am looking at a new platform and am leaning towards dual to get the rendering throughput. Can expect any real improvement over a single? Regards, Tony

November 29th, 2004, 08:25 PM	#6
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	Yes, Aspect HD is dual processer aware. You will see increased multiple stream performance, allowing you more video channels, real-time filters and titles simultaneously. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman