Panasonic HVX200A Functions Guide - Page 31

When set to 720p mode*, the AG-HVX200 lets you change the frame rate from the standard 24p/30p to any of 11 steps from 12p to 60p. * In 1080 and 480 modes, the frame rate cannot be changed from the 24p/30p/60i setting. Standard Recording Speed (24 fps) for Movie Production When making movies that will be projected onto a screen, video is recorded at the standard (1x) frame rate of 24 fps, which is the same as the playback speed of film. The AG-HVX200 can also record at 1080/24p (over 60i) or 480/24p (over 60i), in addition to 720/24p. Standard Recording Speed (30 fps) for TV Commercials and Programs When producing HD/SD TV broadcasts, video is recorded at the standard (1x) frame rate of 30 fps. This gives commercials and music clips a high, film-like image quality, and is suitable for TV broadcasting too. The AG-HVX200 can also record at 1080/30p (over 60i) or 480/30p (over 60i), in addition to 720/30p. Overcranking (26* fps or Higher) Overcranking provides slow-motion playback, which is frequently used in climax scenes or for dramatic effects like car chases and action scenes. For example, a video clip recorded at 48 fps provides a slow-motion effect that is 1/2 normal playback speed (at 24 fps). This provides a high-quality slow-motion effect with high-density and a smooth frame transition, unlike the slow-motion effects of other video recording systems. * 24 fps as standard speed. For a standard speed of 30 fps, 32 fps and higher achieve overcranking. Undercranking (22* fps or Lower) Undercranking is used for special effects in certain scenes, such as to add emphasis to a current of water or a cloud, a person standing in a busy crowd, or martial arts type action. A video recorded at 12 fps, for instance, yields a fastmotion effect of 2x normal speed in playback (at 24 fps). *24 fps as standard speed. For a standard speed of 30 fps, 26 fps and lower achieve undercranking. 28