Editing NTSC on a PAL system

[bvcproductions]

Another problem, I've got a couple of tapes from an old TV show which are in NTSC. With this footage I have to cut out certain bits and make a demo tape for one of the actors.

The problem I have is when I play the tapes on the VCR and watch them on TV, everything's fine since my TV and VCR can play NTSC, but the problem arises when I try to get the footage in the computer. For some weird reason, it's not shown correctly. I don't understand because the VCR can play NTSC and everything's on the correct setting, and NTSC and PAL don't matter on the computer and digital footage unless you're editing. I captured the footage using both NTSC and PAL settings, and I still get that weird look.

If anyone knows how to fix this, please help.

[lordsmurf]

The VCR outputs PAL60.

[Cornucopia]

#1-Try taking it into the computer and playing around with it in VirtualDub. You know, "Assume XX Framerate", etc.

#2-Have a friend do it that has the right equipment.

Scott

[bvcproductions]

The VCR outputs PAL60.

Australia doesn't use PAL 60, we use PAL, but that could be the reason.

I've never had to edit NTSC before, and I realised these standards are pain in the behind, why couldn't they just stick to one. God bless digital technology.

[bvcproductions]

This is what I get with the PAL setting:

[bvcproductions]

And this is what I get with the NTSC setting:

[bvcproductions]

The VCR outputs PAL60.

I just remembered something else. When the tape plays in the VCR, the settings on the VCR automatically change to NTSC, as well as the TV. So if the VCR outputs PAL, why does the TV change to NTSC as well??

PLease help

[RealaT]

Those 2 pictures you posted prove that your VCR is outputting in PAL60, let's have a look.

When you record in PAL, you get correct colours because PAL60 uses the same colour signal but a squashed look because of the difference in vertical frequency.

When you record in NTSC, you get a black & white picture because the colour signal is different but the size is correct because PAL60 uses the same vertical frequency.

PAL60 is the hybrid format that nearly every single PAL VCR in the world uses to fob us off as NTSC

[bvcproductions]

Can this be over come without having to convert??

[RealaT]

All you need is some capture software that can handle the format. Can't help you there i'm afraid as I gave up on capturing a long, long time ago.

[bvcproductions]

anyone?? i've tried all software i could see in the tools section, but still nothing.

please help

[guns1inger]

You need to get hold of a true NTSC VCR, or find a video post house that can do the format conversion for you.