Chapter 2 Working with DVCPRO HD 53

Several examples of 720p60 DVCPRO HD variable frame rate footage are shown below.You can record variable frame rates with a 720p50 camcorder just as you would with a 720p60 camcorder, although the range of variable frame rates is between 4 and 50 fps.
Used frames Duplicate frames
Recording Variable Frame Rates with DVCPRO HD 720p
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After duplicate frame removal (4 fps)
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DVCPRO HD tape (60 fps)
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After duplicate frame removal (30 fps)
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DVCPRO HD tape (60 fps)
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After duplicate frame removal (15 fps)
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DVCPRO HD tape (60 fps)
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After duplicate frame removal (25 fps)
DVCPRO HD tape (60 fps)
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After duplicate frame removal (24 fps)
DVCPRO HD tape (60 fps)
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After duplicate frame removal (60 fps)
DVCPRO HD tape (60 fps)
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