What settings work best?

Hey,
When capturing 30p with a DVX100 what preference settings are best?
Is what I see in the viewer window a low res version? It does look a little grainy in the viewer but look clearer on the LCD screen.
Chris

iM does not support 30p
any progressive material gets interlaced if you add a title, transition etc.
the p-modes are exclusively for HD content… standard (NTSC/PAL res) is interlaced
you need to upgrade to FCP… iM is a consumer product

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