10.0

Creating a Film-Based Project
1462
Selecting a Project Format during Output
Before you output your sequences, make sure you select the correct project format. The
following table explains how the Avid system handles the digitized media during the output
process.
23.976 fps Use a 24p deck if you need to downconvert HDTV to ITU-R 601 SD
video. The deck adds 2:3 pulldown for video but maintains audio at 48
kHz. The Avid system removes both normal (2:3:2:3) and advanced
(2:3:3:2) pulldown types. It maintains audio at 48 kHz, and creates
23.976p media.
HD All HD footage is captured in its native format. If you need to
downconvert HD media to an SD format, then refer to the appropriate
SD rows above.
Project
Format
Source
footage During the capture process
Project
Format
Source
footage During the output process
SD 24 fps For NTSC and PAL, the system reinserts the pulldown or re-creates
the speedup.
25 fps For NTSC, the system inserts 2:3 pulldown and slows down the
audio by 4%. No adjustment is needed for PAL.
23.976 fps For NTSC video, the Symphony system reinserts pulldown.
HD 24 fps Creates a 24p EDL for use in an online suite.
25 fps Creates a 25p EDL for use in an online suite.
23.976 fps Creates a 24p EDL for use in an online suite.
Use the Digital Cut tool to output a 1080p/23.976 master tape. Then
convert the master tape to 720p/59.94 or 1080i/59.94 for broadcast.
Optionally, use your Avid editing application to crossconvert to
720p/59.94 or 1080i/59.94 for preview or reference. The HD VTR
can also create 1080i/50 for PAL broadcast.
Film 24 fps For conforming film, it creates a 24p cut list.
25 fps For film, it creates a 25p cut list.
23.976 fps For conforming film, it creates a 24p cut list.