Panasonic HVX200A Functions Guide - Page 7

1080/60i This HD format is supported by DVCPRO HD, HDCAM, and HDV. This is a popular broadcast HD format. 1080/24p (over 60i) The 1080/24p format is commonly used for HD video masters of material shot on 35mm film. It is supported by HD-D5 and other high-end equipment. It is possible to record in this format, but it does not allow the use of speed effects because of its fixed frame rate. It also requires the use of high-end editing equipment. 720p (over 60p) This format, which is used in the DVCPRO HD VariCam, is another popular HD broadcast format. The progressive shooting capability also offers smooth compatibility with computer graphics. After editing, it can be converted to 1080/60i, 1080/24p, or 480/60i if necessary. Besides the usual over 60p mode, AG-HVX200 has the recording capability in 720/24p and 720/30p native mode. It offers the advantages of a variable frame rate. See the details in Chapter 4 [What's a Variable Frame Rate?]. 480/60i Also called 525i, this is the Standard Definition (SD) format used in today's TV broadcasting. It is supported by almost all video equipment, including DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, and DV equipment. It also supports 30p and 24p progressive shooting, but its output video signals are all 60i (through the pulldown). Resolution and Frames per Second ❶ The initial numbers "720" indicate that there 720/24 p ❶ ❷ ❸ (over 60p) ❹ are 720 scanning lines per frame. The larger the number, the higher the resolution as a still image. ❷ The number "24" after the slash indicates that 24 frames or fields are displayed per second. The larger the number, the more detailed the motion in moving images. ❸ The final "p" stands for progressive, or an "i" stands for interlaced. See the next page for details. ❹ Stands for the frame rate of the recording format. when it differs from the shooting rate of the CCD (❷), it should be indicated. 4