12-03-2006, 06:57 PM
rob,
Keep in mind that an HD downloaded movie trailer from Apple will be H.264 (Mpeg 4).
You will want to get video that is in the exact same codec as the camera(s) you are looking at. HDV codec or DVCproHD codec.
The Canon records 1080i HDV (interlaced) like the other hdv cameras with the cool exception that is also has it's own 24F frame rate which essentially gives you a resultant 24p (progressive) using HDV.
The HVX200 records using the DVCPro HD codec. (60i,30p or 24p if you are at 1080 & 60p,30p or 24p if you are at 720).
As far as the newer MacBook or iBook I have not checked out their performance. I assume they are intentionally crippling the capabilites so we need to buy Pro machines for the Pro apps.
You might also want to check out the brand new Sony V1U CMOS camera. The only downside is that Final Cut doesn't yet support it's 24p mode but it will soon.
Keep in mind that an HD downloaded movie trailer from Apple will be H.264 (Mpeg 4).
You will want to get video that is in the exact same codec as the camera(s) you are looking at. HDV codec or DVCproHD codec.
The Canon records 1080i HDV (interlaced) like the other hdv cameras with the cool exception that is also has it's own 24F frame rate which essentially gives you a resultant 24p (progressive) using HDV.
The HVX200 records using the DVCPro HD codec. (60i,30p or 24p if you are at 1080 & 60p,30p or 24p if you are at 720).
As far as the newer MacBook or iBook I have not checked out their performance. I assume they are intentionally crippling the capabilites so we need to buy Pro machines for the Pro apps.
You might also want to check out the brand new Sony V1U CMOS camera. The only downside is that Final Cut doesn't yet support it's 24p mode but it will soon.