Pal GS 400, NTSC reproduction?

Frank Granovski · September 17th, 2004, 01:06 AM

No, I meant uploading PAL say from a NTSC cam or deck. In most cases it can't be done; and some NLE is only geared for either PAL or NTSC.

Andreas Winkler · September 17th, 2004, 01:25 AM

Yes, unfortunately this "uploading" seems only possible on some Sonys so far, although to my understanding it shouldn't be a big deal for all DV camcorders (PAL/NTSC) to play back and digitally output the respectively other format. I guess it's just blocked in the EEPROM for some reason.
Recording in the cam is another issue, but again to my understanding technically it should be also possible to record PAL and NTSC data streams via Firewire on any camcorder, as the cam doesn't have to do any coding. It just works as a tape streamer somehow and the actual PAL or NTSC specific camera part is not used, right?

I personally never used any NLE that is only PAL or NTSC specific, but might be possible this exists. ;)

Carlos E. Martinez · September 17th, 2004, 08:03 AM

NLEs are not system specific, but you can't mix NTSC or PAL data on the same job.

The person that provided that information was talking about Sony cameras, professional and prosumer types. The PC110 is probably dual system and is not a pro type, and there probably are lots of compromised involved in its design.

When I have the time I will talk with my friend more extensively about this and get back here. He is a video professional working on a very production company, so he does know what he is talking about.

Carlos

September 17th, 2004, 01:06 AM	#16
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	No, I meant uploading PAL say from a NTSC cam or deck. In most cases it can't be done; and some NLE is only geared for either PAL or NTSC.

September 17th, 2004, 01:25 AM	#17
Andreas Winkler Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan Posts: 125	Yes, unfortunately this "uploading" seems only possible on some Sonys so far, although to my understanding it shouldn't be a big deal for all DV camcorders (PAL/NTSC) to play back and digitally output the respectively other format. I guess it's just blocked in the EEPROM for some reason. Recording in the cam is another issue, but again to my understanding technically it should be also possible to record PAL and NTSC data streams via Firewire on any camcorder, as the cam doesn't have to do any coding. It just works as a tape streamer somehow and the actual PAL or NTSC specific camera part is not used, right? I personally never used any NLE that is only PAL or NTSC specific, but might be possible this exists. ;)

September 17th, 2004, 08:03 AM	#18
Carlos E. Martinez Trustee Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Posts: 1,138	NLEs are not system specific, but you can't mix NTSC or PAL data on the same job. The person that provided that information was talking about Sony cameras, professional and prosumer types. The PC110 is probably dual system and is not a pro type, and there probably are lots of compromised involved in its design. When I have the time I will talk with my friend more extensively about this and get back here. He is a video professional working on a very production company, so he does know what he is talking about. Carlos