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Spot|DSE wrote on 10/2/2004, 10:48 AM
The 24 refers to the number of frames per second. In the film world, film is usually shot at 24 frames per second.
The "P" refers to Progressive scan, which is similar to how film takes pictures. It shoots the entire frame at one time, rather than shooting half-frames like interlaced media does. With a few exceptions like the new Canon XL2 and the Panasonic DVX 100/30 models, there are no DV camcorders that shoot a true progressive scan image at full frame rates without degrading the image in some manner.
24 P is pretty well intended for those seeking the "film look" from their DV productions. It offers less information for the shot, requires additional knowledge of how to use the camera. These aren't bad things, only different things.
Cameras seem to be gravitating towards 24P, but the real value is in HDV, which may or may not be available as 24P media.
Vegas has a great ability to convert any 60i media to 24P. (60i is what nearly all DV cameras shoot)
You can read a
tutorial here if you're interested in knowing how. There is also an article that explains 24P very simply.
Edward Troxel also has a Film Look script available for purchase.
stepfour wrote on 10/2/2004, 10:50 AM
24 is the framerate and p means, progressive. If you're a Vegas user, you might want to search 24p right here in this forum and do some reading. You'll probably find reams of info on the subject. By the way, when you see "i" after the framerate, it means, interlaced.
Lanzaedit wrote on 10/2/2004, 10:52 AM
Here is a great site:

http://www.adamwilt.com/24p/index.html

John
Laurence wrote on 10/2/2004, 12:58 PM
To me the most attractive thing about progressive video is the extra 25% horizontal resolution. There are negative things about 24p too though: quick pans look terrible compared to interlaced. Shake on handheld stuff is jerkier too.
amemain wrote on 10/2/2004, 2:53 PM
Spot, thank you for your response. I have your new book on order through amazon can't wait to get it.

Thanks to all the other responses as well, the knowledge on this form is outstanding. :-)

amemain wrote on 10/2/2004, 5:36 PM
“Shake on handheld stuff is jerkier too.”

I just gave it a try: took a video and rendered to .avi NTSC DV 24p (inserting 2-3 pulldown). Maybe its just me but it seemed to smooth or blend or give the video a more "fluid" feel. I had some unstability in the video but it seemed to diminish somewhat. I did notice though that the video was maybe not as "sharp" or maybe its just me again.
Cheno wrote on 10/2/2004, 7:24 PM
just for clarification, the DVC30 by Panasonic doesn't do a true 24p image. It uses a "film-like" mode much like the Canon XL1 / GL2's do. I've got one coming this next week. I've heard though that the fake 24p is pretty dang nice looking though.

Mike