Progressive segmented frame (psf) recording, Ab c d – Apple Final Cut Pro 6 User Manual
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Progressive Segmented Frame (PsF) Recording
Sony CineAlta cameras can record 23.98 or true 24 fps on HDCAM or HDCAM SR tape.
The camera records at 48 fields per second while each progressive frame is placed on
two fields, resulting in 24 fps.
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