User Guide

Appendix High Definition Video Fundamentals 121
Brief Overview of DVCPRO HD Formats
1080i60
1080i60 is a common broadcast format that is frame and field compatible with
standard definition NTSC video.
Pros
• Individual still frames in this format are very high quality because of the high resolution.
• 29.97 fps frame rate and interlacing are both compatible with standard definition
NTSC video.
Cons
• Quick action or rapid camera motion may cause interlacing artifacts.
1080i50
1080i50 is frame and field compatible with standard definition PAL video.
Pros
• Individual still frames in this format are very high quality because of the high resolution.
• 25 fps frame rate and interlacing are both compatible with standard definition PAL video.
Cons
• Quick action or rapid camera motion may cause interlacing artifacts.
• Because of the lower frame rate, this format can cause more severe motion
artifacting than 1080i60.
Note: This format is not supported in Final Cut Pro HD.
12 80 x 720
720 x 480
1920 x 1080
1080
60
12 80 x 720
720 x 480
1920 x 1080
1080
50
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