Using Variable Frame Rate (VFR)

Normal speed shooting for movie production When producing videos for the screen, a frame rate of 24 fps (24 frames per second) as used in film projection is standard (x1). By using the following settings, playback with the same quality as the film projection is possible. Film like high quality video can be produced through 1080P progressive and CINELIKE Gamma.

Recording format

Recording frame rate

[REC FORMAT]

[FRAME RATE]

[PH 1080/24P]

24 fps*

(Native recording)

 

Normal speed shooting for commercials/drama production

When producing videos for display on the television screen, a frame rate of 30 fps (30 frames per second) is standard (x1). By using the following settings, playback with the same quality as broadcast is possible. Commercials and music videos can be recorded at film like high quality, and at a frame rate suitable for television broadcast.

Recording format

Recording frame rate

[REC FORMAT]

[FRAME RATE]

[PH 1080/30P]

30 fps*

(2:2 pulldown)

 

[PH 1080/25P]

25 fps*

Undercrank shooting

This is a quick motion effect that can be applied to scenes showing the flow of clouds, people standing in the middle of crowds, and kung fu, etc. For example, a quick motion effect of x2 can be gained if the VFR recording frame rate is set to 12 fps when recording with the 24P recording format that specifies the playback frame rate.

Recording format

Recording frame rate

[REC FORMAT]

[FRAME RATE]

[PH 1080/24P]

Set at 22 fps or less*

[PH 1080/30P]

Set at 28 fps or less*

[PH 1080/25P]

Set at 24 fps or less*

Overcrank shooting

This is a slow motion effect that can be applied to scenes such as car chases, action, climaxes, etc. For example, a slow motion effect of 1/2 can be gained if the recording frame rate is set to 60 fps when recording with the 30P recording format that specifies the playback frame rate. 1080P progressive videos produce smooth, high quality slow motion.

Recording format

Recording frame rate

[REC FORMAT]

[FRAME RATE]

[PH 1080/24P]

Set at 25 fps or more*

[PH 1080/30P]

Set at 32 fps or more*

[PH 1080/25P]

Set at 26 fps or more*

*The recording frame rate [FRAME RATE] can be set to one of 23 values. (Page 38)

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