Best Transcoding/Converter 30p to 24p Option?

[Tom Lowe]

Let's say I have a 1080p 45-minute project acquired at 30p. Now let's say I need to deliver it at 24p.

What is the best program known to man today to convert the whole thing to 24p? And will it look good?

 

[Edgar Pitts]

I have posted on reduser and other forums, and I have been told that it can not be done properly.

I would love to know a solution, even high-end hardware.

Anyone???

Edgar

 

[MichaelP]

It's not the best of formats and directions to be going in - but you will most likely need Teranex, Snell & Wilcox, or other similar hardware devices to provide the highest quality possible.

Michael

 

[Tom Lowe]

So probably taking it to a post house that has some serious hardware and software?

 

[Bruce Allen]

Even the best software / hardware available can't 30p->24p automatically without artifacts.

At some point you have to get a visual effects guy in there painting out glitches, brushing vectors the right way for retimes, etc.

Or else just accept a certain amount of ghosting / stutter / warping.

Agree that Teranex, Snell & Wilcox etc should be looked into.

The networks time-remap stuff all the time (eg they want to fit a movie to a certain time slot). But usually that is using sneaky tricks such as non-standard variations on 3:2 that are slightly faster etc.

Also, they are delivering 60i, which is more forgiving. 30p->24p is really hard.

Tell us more about the project.

Bruce Allen
www.boacinema.com

 

[Michael.B]

I have some possible solutions for you. Send me a PM.