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Chapter 1 Working with HDV 37
HDV Format Specifications
HDV has the following format specifications.
Storage Medium
HDV is recorded on standard mini-DV videocassette tapes or on a hard disk.
Video Standard
The HDV standards were jointly created by a consortium of manufacturers including
Sony, Canon, Sharp, and JVC. HDV supports 1080i, 1080p, and 720p HD standards.
Aspect Ratio
HDV has an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Frame Dimensions, Number of Lines, and Resolution
The HDV format supports two HD video resolutions:
 1080 lines: 1440 pixels per line,1080 lines (displayed with an aspect ratio of 16:9,
or 1920 x 1080); interlaced or progressive scan
 720 lines: 1280 pixels per line, 720 lines; progressive scan
The native and displayed pixel dimensions are shown below.
Frame Rate
Final Cut Pro supports the following HDV frame rates:
 NTSC-compatible frame rates: 29.97 fps, 59.94 fps (1080i60, 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30)
 PAL-compatible frame rates: 25 fps, 50 fps (1080i50, 1080p25, 720p50, 720p25)
 Film-compatible frame rate: 23.98 fps (1080p24, 720p24)
Scanning Method
HDV can record either interlaced or progressive scan images:
 1080 lines: Interlaced (1080i) or progressive (1080p)
 720 lines: Progressive
Color Recording Method
HDV records a 4:2:0 Y´C
B
C
R
(component) digital video signal. Each sample (pixel) has
a resolution of 8 bits.
1280 x 720
1
920
x 1
080
1440 x 1080
720 lines
1080 lines