Re: HD to SD conversion with JVC GY-HM700

Keith,
I've had the best luck shooting with the JVC 700 in 720p60. I do all my editing in HD at 720p60 and then let Apple Compressor down convert to mpeg2 for DVD. This to me looks better than converting to SD in FCP.
To my knowledge, the camera will not shoot in SD. But the files aren't that much bigger than shooting in DV (35 megabits per second vs. 17 for DV) So double the size but it is not like some other formats that are 100 mbs.

This also gives you an HD master in case the client ever asks for it. And it allows you to put together a HD demo reel.

I've also filmed in 1080i60 but was not as pleased with the image. The camera is set up to best shoot in progressive at 1280x720 so unless I have a client that specifically wants 1080i, I always shoot in 720p60.

Hope this helps.
Jon


Jon Leyse
Crash 31, LLC
www.crash31.com