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Tech post – Why 1080p might actually be 1080i

Some 1080p devices such as camcorders might not record or send true 1080p signals via HD-SDI. Instead they could send a 1080i signal containing progressive scan images. This is called 1080PsF (progressive segmented frame) but may not be labelled as such. The reason for using this method of delivering progressive scan images is to maintain… Read More: Tech post – Why 1080p might actually be 1080i »

Tech post – Is HDV 1440 x 1080i or 1920 x 1080i?

Blackmagic Analogue to HD-SDI converter

HDV is a compression system designed to record high definition digital video and audio onto standard MiniDV tapes. A 720p variant (HDV 1) was employed by JVC with the HD101 camcorder. The most common type of HDV was 1080i (HDV type 2) favoured by Sony.  Most notably the best selling HVR-Z1. Later in the life… Read More: Tech post – Is HDV 1440 x 1080i or 1920… »