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From: DPHARP01@ULKYVX.BITNET
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: Re: NTSC<->PAL
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Date: Thu, 13-Mar-86 15:22:56 EST
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NTSC video is a 525-line, 30 frame format with each frame made up of two
fields.  The field rate is 59.94 fields/sec.  PAL is totally different,
not only with a different field rate, but a different line format.  PAL
standard is around 600 lines if I remember correctly.  In summary, it's
a real pain to convert the stuff.  There are several production companies
in New York which specialize in converting video from-to various formats.
The gear to do this is VERY expensive.  The networks do this in certain
instances, but even they contract out to these companies.  As far as doing
it on a consumer level, I seriously doubt you are going to be able to get
it done for a reasonable cost.
        If you are interested in the specifics on the various formats, let
me know and I'll look it up.

David P. Harpe
University of Louisville

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