24P to "1080i60 (59.94i) 29.97 fps – Drop Frame time-code" for broadcast

[Chris Tharp]

So I am trying to figure out if I can take this job. I am worried about being about to covert footage from either scarlet 24p or canon 60D 24p to "1080i60 (59.94i) 29.97 fps – Drop Frame time-code" to be broadcasted on network tv.

they gave me a break down chart and want it "native HD format":

video frame size & frequency 1080i60 (59.94i) 29.97 fps – Drop Frame time-code
apparently when it comes to media formats they are not taking p2 cards and HDcam orange tapes only.

so basically can i shoot 4k HD 24p edit in CS6 and end up with 16x9 "1080i60 (59.94i) 29.97 fps – Drop Frame time-code".

or do i have to shoot 30P?

is canon DSLR acceptable for broadcast?

sorry if this is really simple stuff ive never dealt with broadcast standards and dont want rejected or produce awful looking info-merical looking stuff...EVEN though is an infomercial. i talk shit on awful looking cable commercials and dont want karma catching up with me.

 

[Nick Morrison]

Shooting 24fps and converting it to 29.97 is pretty standard. You can do it straight out of RCX.

Regarding DSLRS, I've shot for numerous cable networks on DSLRS...and I always rolled at 24fps and converted to 1080i, and never had any problems. Pretty common workflow.

Agreed...you want to shot 24fps to get that "filmic" motion blur, for sure. Then...just convert it for broadcast.

 

[Chris Tharp]

awesome I figured as much but i need some one to tell me basically.

 

[Nick Morrison]

awesome I figured as much but i need some one to tell me basically.

If it makes you feel better, I do a lot of work with AETN (History, Lifetime, A&E), and I know for a fact a large number of their shows DELIVER 1080p 24fps...but are converted and broadcast 29.97.

You think Hatfield and McCoys (filme on Epic, btw) was shot 29.97? Pretty unlikely.

Take other Emmy award winning shows:

Mad Men is shot on film, at 24fps.
The Walking Dead is shot on S16, at 24fps.

Clearly all of these air at 29.97 for broadcast.

So...you're in good company.

Best of luck.

 

[stu aull]

If you are editing on a Mac, QuickTime _Pro_ (is/was available for all of an extra $30 from Apple) converts your 23.96/24, etc HD (so input file can't be R3D!) material to most any frame rate or common broadcast spec. quick and easily...
as an Alternate to RCX

Stu Aull
Alaska