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Originally Posted by Toilet & Bowels

Another thing to look out for is whether your footage is interlaced or progressive

oh, holy shit, yes, i had forgotten that annoying problem. capturing footage from old VHS/Beta/U-matic tapes is a nightmare on its own-- best done with a DV bridge, which not sure are still made? but otherwise can be recorded on a camera with cable inputs. otherwise, a non-issue with already digitized footage. even if poorly deinterlaced, it makes for a nice old-timey look (kinda like max headroom or videodrome). time base correction becomes a non-issue since no need for audio sync.

dammit, it's a nice project to think about, this video background. it's the execution that's a pain!