Apple Final Cut Express 4 - Manual (Page 240)

240 Part IV Capturing and Importing
HDV Format Specifications
HDV has the following format specifications.
Storage Medium
HDV is recorded on standard mini-DV videocassette tapes.
Video Standards
The HDV standards were jointly created by a consortium of manufacturers including Sony,
Canon, Sharp, and JVC. HDV supports both 1080i and 720p high definition standards.
Aspect Ratio
HDV has an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Frame Dimensions, Number of Lines, and Resolution
The HDV format supports two HD video resolutions:
 1080i60/50: 1440 pixels per line,1080 lines (displayed with an aspect ratio of 16:9, or
1920 x 1080); interlaced
 720p30: 1280 pixels per line, 720 lines; progressive scan
The native and displayed pixel dimensions are shown below.
Frame Rate
Final Cut Express supports the following HDV frame rates:
 NTSC-related frame rate: 29.97 fps (this includes 1080i60 and 720p30)
 PAL-related frame rate: 25 fps (1080i50)
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080
720p30 1080i60/50