Peter Borrud Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) I'm unsure what tapestock is the best for the Varicam, anyone know? Also, what does the red top and the yellow top mean on certain tapes? Anyone have any extensive knowledge in this area? Thanks. Peter Edited May 30, 2006 by Pita filmmaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paralax Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Red stock is HD. Yellow is SD DVCPro. You want the red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D'Angelo Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 The yellow-lid, blue-lid or red-lid can all be used in a Varicam. What will be affected is the amount of shoot time available on the tape relative to what time is printed on the cassette shell. A Panasonic AJ-HP64ELG (red lip) will give you 32 minutes rec time in a Varicam. For a blue lid divide by 2 or 4, for a yellow lid divide by 4 or 8. Only use "large" shell tapes, regardless of lid color. Hope that helps. - Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolton Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I can confirm what Tom said above. And Fuji or Panasonic DVCPRO 25/50 or 100 may be used. Just make sure you know that only the HD tape has the correct record time printed on the casett. Cheers -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Greene Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I can confirm what Tom said above. And Fuji or Panasonic DVCPRO 25/50 or 100 may be used.Just make sure you know that only the HD tape has the correct record time printed on the casett. Cheers -Chris I've been told that fuji and panasonic tape comes from the same production line and are identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Andracke Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I'm unsure what tapestock is the best for the Varicam, anyone know? Also, what does the red top and the yellow top mean on certain tapes? Anyone have any extensive knowledge in this area? Thanks. Peter I have found that using the tape stock that is manufactured by the same company that made the camera gives the best results. Ergo, Panasonic stock in the Varicam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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