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Encore CS6 and Bluray
I’ve been previously using DVD Architect to create DVDs with a file from Vegas rendered with the DVD Architect template (mpeg2).
Now, I’m moving into Encore, and have my project all ready to burn. I created the hi-def mpeg video in vegas (around 50GB). When I go to pres “build” for bluray, it tells me that it will only take up around 702MB on a 25GB bluray! I checked the project setting, and it’s set to maximum transcode at 40Mbps.
Any ideas?
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26 Replies
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Upon import, what did Encore show for in the Project Panel under the Bluray Transcode Status column?
The maximum is only relevant for motion asset rendering by Encore.
Did you say “a” file?
Stan Jones
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It says “untranscoded”. I specifically rendered it as an mpeg2 bluray settings in Vegas… I just can’t figure out what settings to use to get it into Encore without it having to transcode it again…
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I would export a short bit from Vegas, and see if Encore sees that as untranscoded. What are the Vegas export settings? What are the characteristics of the actual file that was exported (mediainfo or the like).
Stan Jones
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It was an HD file 1920×1080.
What would be the best settings in both Edius and vegas to export the file to Encore for DVD/bluray authoring? -
Hi Michal,
Even if you encoded the file to a proper H.264 Blu-ray or MPEG-2 Blu-ray format before importing to Encore, it would still need to transcode IF the file is too large to fit the media. You said the file is 50GB, which is probably too large for even a dual-layer Blu-ray since the media in reality holds less than the advertised 25GB or 50GB capacity.
What is the length of the program? While MPEG-2 can look very good at high bitrates, H.264 has the definite advantage for longer programs that must be encoded at lower bitrates, so you might consider using the H.264 instead for best quality.
I don’t change ANY settings in Encore – I encode my DVD and Blu-ray assets in Adobe Media Encoder and just Import them into Encore and they always work. As soon as one starts changing a bunch of settings (with the best of intentions), it causes issues more often than not. Use the defaults to start with for best results.
Also, is your clip multiplexed? Meaning audio and video in one file together? Encore would want separate video and audio files.
Thanks
Jeff Pulera
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Jeff, good points. I made two assumptions: if it was just total size, it should show “do not transcode” with a warning for disk over size; also, since he used an mpeg2-bluray preset, it should be demuxed. But I don’t compressor, and could be wrong.
Stan Jones
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Michal,
For best results, use an encoder such as AME or Apple Compressor to encode a Blu-ray compliant H.264. Don’t max-out the bitrate — 25 to 30Mb/s is enough, depending on your bit-budget. Encode Dolby stereo or surround using the same encoders. Don’t let Encore do a default transcode. Right click on the picture and sound streams inside the project and select “Do Not Transcode”.
Bill Stephan
Senior Editor/DVD Author
USA Studios
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that´s simple,
export as quicktime or avi-movie using AVID DNX (if installed), or maybe photo-jpeg.if you are on a mac it would be more simple, because you can choose apple PRO RES.
cheers
danny
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I tried encoding the file in AME but when I brought it into Encore as a transcoded asset it showed me a red screen and the quality was terrible! Since I split the media into 2 parts, it was down to 22GB, so I thought I had finally got it – was quite disappointed as the client wants their wedding video already!
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Hi Michal,
Help us to help you, we need more details of the workflow.
Length of the video?
How did you get the video from Vegas or Edius over to AME? You must have encoded it to some other format first, what was it?
What preset was used in AME, H.264 Blu-ray or MPEG-2 Blu-ray?
Encoding data rate?
What do you mean by “red screen”? If you can post screen grabs of the red screen issue, as well as the AME export settings panel, that would be most helpful.
Thank you
Jeff Pulera
Safe Harbor Computers
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