How does Starz handle 25fps projects in a 23.98fps environment?

[thierryd]

Hi all,


I was wondering how original 25fps shot projects are handled when they are bought by a streamer that normally requests 23.98fps in their spec (like Starz for example). Are those projects slowed down to 23.98fps or is some form of frame interpolation used to get from 25 to 23.98fps to keep the original speed?


Greetings,


Thierry

[smurfyou]

One of our colleagues here works for Starz I believe. I don't know them personally but hopefully they can provide insight.

On projects I've sent out the other way I've seen both methods used.

[quadraphonics]

Sorry, I didn't see this until now.

There is a long and short answer to this.

The short answer is it depends on the source material and what looks best (Not what sounds best unfortunately).

Some shows are 1:1 conversions, where the timing stays the same and others are 4%+.1% pull downs.

In cases where we have to do a pull down of the audio, it is pitched back up to match source.

EDIT: Is there a specific show or situation that you are curious about? Are you currently or going to be delivering to Starz?

Randall

Originally Posted by thierryd

Hi all,


I was wondering how original 25fps shot projects are handled when they are bought by a streamer that normally requests 23.98fps in their spec (like Starz for example). Are those projects slowed down to 23.98fps or is some form of frame interpolation used to get from 25 to 23.98fps to keep the original speed?


Greetings,


Thierry

[thierryd]

Hi Randall,
thanks for your answer. Sorry I wasn't on DUC for a while and didn't see your reply earlier. We might have an upcoming project going to Starz, which is why I asked.
Greetings,
Thierry

[quadraphonics]

If you have an upcoming project, we will probably speak on the Zoom/Teams call.

In the meantime, I am happy to answer any questions I can.

Randall

Originally Posted by thierryd

Hi Randall,
thanks for your answer. Sorry I wasn't on DUC for a while and didn't see your reply earlier. We might have an upcoming project going to Starz, which is why I asked.
Greetings,
Thierry