Memory Cards and 24P

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mrpink89

hi guys, yet again another question. This one has to do with the use of memory cards and the 24P function. The manual (and camera when you switch it states that once changed to 24P, it can not be converted to Standard Definition using the camcorder. WHat does that mean? as I stated before Not only do I plan on putting this movie online, but I alos plan on putting it on DVD's as well.

ANother thing is the memory card, the whole not converting to Standard Definition was a bit concerning when I read up on the types of memory cards used for this type of camera.:

Memory Card types: SD Memory Card:/ SDHC memory card/ SDXC memory card.
SD speed class: Class2 / Class 4 / Class 10
Capacity: 128 MB or larger

They all have SD in them and it was stated that the 24P frame rate cannot be converted into standard Definition with this cam corder. Kind of confused. When it comes to the memory cards I am looking for the best one with the most memory possible, I'm guessing the better class level the better the card?
 
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Dunno bout that nonsense I made 4 DVDs with footage that was recorded at 24fps 1080p, I put it into a pal DVD timeline came out perfect.

I only use class 10 cards. I think what it means possibly is that at 24fps there is no SD resolution to record in.

But you didn't say what camera you had.
 
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Im just all sorts of confused, I plan on using Adobe for an editing software program and I wonder what this whole problem with Standard Definition conversion will mean once I hit the editing room. I am just gonna burn it on blank Blue rays instead of DVD's seeing as that is how things are now anyways
 
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Once you have your footage in a computer you can convert to SD and any other format. I'm betting this is just a recording "limitation" of the camera where it won't shoot SD in 24fps. This is not a bad thing. :) Just shoot in HD for optimal image quality.
 
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This "SD" from the cards means Secure Digital, it has nothing to do with SD resolution.
SDHC is Secure Digital High Capacity, while SDXC is Secure Digital Extended Capacity.

When the manual or the camera says you can't convert it to standard definition, it's saying that you can't change the framerate to the 29,97 of TV's. It's wrong, but this things were written many years ago and they don't want to waste money rewriting it because it's not important.

You can shoot it at 23,97 and record your DVD's with this files without any problem. Standard Definition is the 720x480 resolution which can be both 24p or 60i.
 
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So I basically don't need to really worry about anything then? Just shoot my movie in 24P and when I edit it in Adobe I will not have a problem with the whole Standard Definition thing when it comes to putting it on DVD? (Changed mind, no blue ray)
 
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Correct. Standard Definition is not a framerate, it's a resolution. Your editing software will be able to encode this resolution with any framerate.

The DVD's default is this Standard Definition,
MPEG-2 for video
AC-3 for audio
720x480 as resolution.

An important tip: if you don't want your DVD crashing in a lot of dvd players, do not use a max bitrate higher than 8.800.000 (you can take some risks with 9.000.000, but I don't recommend).

edit: I wrote "Standard Resolution" instead of "Standard Definition" before, my mistake. Just changed.
 
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I'm guessing they mean the camera will not do any kind of conversion of 24p footage to SD 60i, but you don't care about that since you're no longer a regular standard-level consumer person (to whom this restriction would actually apply). :)
 
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8salacious9 said:
It was released in 2011 not that old, maybe there is an inbuilt video story editor which means it can't output to SD resolution but as others have said.. Ignore it
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Hmm, you're right. I have a Vixia S30 and just remembered it comes with a particular software with it's own concepts. I never used because it's useless for any professional, but now makes sense hehe. :)

I got the manual to see and it says it cannot be converted USING the camcorder (and this software).
 
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