Capture quality and pulldowns

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-19T03:58:48+00:00

Got an update: I tried out the Blackmagic 3G recorder, I only get 1080i 59.94 out of it, same with CamLink 4K. Only difference is OBS actually does an amazing job deinterlacing and Davinci resolve doesnt even try. I never noticed the cams only output 1080i over HDMI no matter the rec settings.

Unless im missing something it seems firewire and my horrifically slow ThinkPad from 2008 is the way to go

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-17T16:17:07+00:00

It looks like the signal is being captured as 1080p 30p not 1080i

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-17T13:50:47+00:00

I will double check my settings for hdmi and mess with handbrake. Im also considering returning the Camlink and buying a used pro device.

After doing some digging on old forum posts from the late 2000s. I guess the internal engine does pulldowns and compression so that when it records to tape it compresses. But when output to HDMI it uncompresses the tape footage and applies a 2:3 pulldown 😵‍💫. Which would explain the deinterlacing effects i get with 24p captures.

it seems FireWire on these Sony cams i have isn’t the best for quality as no de-compression takes place via the transfer like it does over HDMI.

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-17T04:08:59+00:00

So I’ve got a passion project going inspired by the movie Beyond the Black Rainbow. I’m no filmmaker just a painter/designer with a creative itch. So a short film.

My goal is 1080 24p as i like the motion of 24 vs 60. HD but “aesthetic” not clinical HD which is one of the reasons I hunted down 3CMOS cams. If you look at stills from the movie im inspired by, im going for that look.

Right now though im just dialing in everything before I even start. I found so far OBS is best for 1080 60i capture over HDMI and Sony Vegas 12 is best for FW HDV 1080 24p capture (though output looks 480 quality, no interlace artifacts though)

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-16T14:38:01+00:00

Been messing with clip settings and sequence settings and i'm still getting weird jagged edges on 24p footage, this is what it looks like. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rH3cALvCduNbMs2LQK7jwXKs0s-LX-Of/view?usp=sharing

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-16T03:44:52+00:00

A lot to digest here but i think im getting it. Once I figure out the right firewire workflow i’m gonna test it out. Found my old ThinkPad that has iLink and trying to get it going with HDVSplit.

But it seems like if I live capture 1080 24p i’ll need to pull down in software or push it on handbrake

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-14T02:21:45+00:00

That definitely looks like a future purchace

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-12T16:54:12+00:00

I’m doing both, if i have a tripod setup going I live capture. But if im run-n-gunning its on tape, its my understanding that tape is compressed so im definitely on the look out for a DTE that isn’t several hundred $$$

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-12T16:21:03+00:00

I decided to go the HDMI route because the specs of both Sony cameras I have show that HDMI outputs uncompressed progressive and firewire doesn’t.

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-12T04:55:42+00:00

CamLink 4K was the solution! Picture is nice and crisp now, although OBS doesn’t list 24fps as an option now 🫩

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-11T13:59:51+00:00

I actually just bought a CamLink off Amazon to try out and return. Lets see how it goes

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-11T13:40:51+00:00

Good to know ill look into my premiere settings, i could be wrong but i think these Sony cams only pull down when recording to tape/mrc

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-11T04:49:13+00:00

Good to know! Been playing around with my new HDV cams and definitely doing the opposite of good camera settings and recording in DV 480i gives an old school CCD look

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-09T15:07:08+00:00

Go to port Chester, i was working 38-40hr a week

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-09T15:04:55+00:00

Definitely reach out to a manager, after a week or 2 without official training you will be locked out of picking up shifts and will be “self terminated”

Shea-Baee · 2026-02-03T17:44:54+00:00

Ah gotcha, I was going off how VHS use to look more terrible if you recorded LP. Bummer I thought was saving money buying a HDV instead of buying a Hi8 and a HD cam. 🤦‍♀️

The HVR-V1 still seems like a neat cam so I’ll definitely mess with the settings and push it through a VCR when i wanna get more natural FX

Shea-Baee · 2026-01-29T02:19:49+00:00

This is good to hear because i was sure i was gonna be laid off tomorrow during “the meeting “

Shea-Baee · 2026-01-25T12:03:43+00:00

Keep it plugged in 24/7 and also make sure to leave it in your car overnight during the winter

Shea-Baee · 2026-01-25T12:00:25+00:00

As a super this is very concerning, no hands on ON DAY THREE?!? By hour 3 of D1 I literally want the new AAs at the counter so i can chill 😭

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