A Technical
Glossary
480i Shorthand for an interlaced NTSC signal, where
“480” refers to the number of actual picture lines
and “I” refers to Interlaced. This is the resolution
normally available from North American DVDs
sourced directly from video cameras.
480p Shorthand for a progressive NTSC signal, where
“480” refers to the number of actual picture lines
and “p” refers to Progressive. This is the resolution
normally available from North American DVDs
sourced from film.
576i Shorthand for an interlaced PAL signal, where
“576” refers to the number of actual picture lines
and “I” refers to Interlaced. This is the resolution
normally available from European DVDs sourced
directly from video cameras.
576p Shorthand for a progressive PAL signal, where
“576” refers to the number of actual picture lines
and “p” refers to Progressive. This is the resolution
normally available from European DVDs sourced
from film.
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