Posted by Frank on 03/09/06 15:58

On 9 Mar 2006 06:44:50 -0800, in 'rec.video.production',
in article <PAL to NTSC no Quality Loss on DVD?>,
Acurajustin1978@hotmail.com wrote:

>I downloaded a British TV show in HDTV and it was in PAL.


Not to be picky, but if it was HD (high definition), either 720p or
1080i, then it wasn't PAL, as the terms PAL, NTSC, and SECAM apply
only to SD (standard definition) video.

HD video, however, does retain the old SD video frame rates, so if it
originated in the U.K., then it would most likely have a frame rate of
25 frames per second. Likewise, if it originated in the U.S., it would
most likely have a frame rate of (approximately) 29.97 frames per
second (actually 60/1.001 fields per second if it was interlaced).

You probably already know this. I'm posting it just for the sake of
those who may not.

Regards,

--
Frank, Independent Consultant, New York, NY
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