My JVC's Settings for Captures

I just bought a JVC GY HD 100. I just shot with it for the first time like 15 minutes ago. I like it! I have some questions
1. I have a G4 ibook. there is not much processing speed in this little computer, so I am thinking I should shoot DV. Do you notice a difference between HDV and DV? (esspecially when I am going to end up on a DVD anyway for distribution!
2. What settings do I set to capture on FCP so as not to have to render? I don't think I can do it in easy setup, How do I customize?
Thanks,
Toolius
ibook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

I saw your post in the other thread but as was stated it is inappropriate to "thread jack."
As per your questions - in my mind, there is really no reason to not shoot HD, even if your final product is a SD-DVD. Reason being 1) You spent the money on a camera capable of shooting HD so shoot HD, 2) In a year or two when HD is the standard everything you shoot today can be easily adapted into new projects (a-roll, b-roll, etc.). Otherwise you will be forced to uprez your current SD material to HD and that just never looks as good, 3) HDV has a slightly higher color space (debatable) being 4:2:0 as opposed to your DV of 4:1:1. A better product to start with generally will net you a better looking end product (i.e. garbage in - garbage out)
Capturing HDV in Final Cut with the JVC camera choose the Easy Setup - HDV 720p30. This is assuming you have Final Cut 5.0.4 or later. I would definitely recommend the jump to 5.1.X if you have not already done so. Many HDV issues get worked out in that upgrade.
Ryan

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