[MacDV] Progressive Scan and iMovie

[James Asherman]

Steve Robertson wrote:

> I just acquired a used Sony TRV900, which gives me a choice between 
> recording in interlaced or progressive scan modes. The manual seems to 
> be suggesting that- if you are planning to edit your video on a 
> computer- the progressive scan mode will increase the quality. Is this 
> the best course when editing with iMovie or other video editing 
> software for the Mac?

Progressive scan on a 900 is cool. But it comes out like an effect. A 
cool effect.
The look should remain even through the various conversions.
In progressive each frame is clearer but some smoothness of motion is 
sacrificed .
It is almost filmlike and stroby .  Like the Big fight scene in "Gladiator"
They recccomend it for shootiong sports. And for snapping stills.
But it is not necessary and may be distracting depending on your scene.




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> If you burn a DVD using this footage, is it converted to interlaced?

It might be but it would still look the same.
Jim  TRV900 owner

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