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Slides scanned into FCP 4.5
Hello – I’m working on a 35mm still photo documentary. The slides are all being scanned & then imported to Final Cut Pro 4.5
They will be viewed on theatres & I’m worried about the best way to import the images? I do not want the images to appear pixelated or blown out on the big screen. Any reccommendations on best size? & dpi? I will need the images to be large enough to make zooms / pans etc in post. Also, any advice on how to do this with FCP without the images looking jerky? Any Words of wisdom? Thank you. -
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Import your photos at about 1200 pixels width – 72 dpi , as this is the native resolution of FCP. Remember the actual screen width in FCP is 720 pixels …; so 1200 will give you plenty of room to zoom or pan shots . The mistake people usually make is to apply too much movement to shots … which will cause pixelation. Just push, pull or pan ever so slightly ….this will still give you a nice organice effect without being cheezy. There arte two filters that will be your friend in the Effects tab …. “Flicker Filter” use the med to high one… and “BLUR” … you will often get some slight pixelation on movement ..if you apply a slight Gaussian Blur ( like .4).. this will often due the trick. Most producers don’t take advantage of using still photography in their productions…which has saved my butt on many an occassion. Good luck.
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How will the video be projected in the theaters?
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This is more of another question than an answer, but if this is going to the big screen, wouldn’t it be best to start the project in an HD format?
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[Chris Poisson] “This is more of another question than an answer, but if this is going to the big screen, wouldn’t it be best to start the project in an HD format?”
Chris, you say that like its some form of apology… to be asking a question instead of just “giving an answer… (sometimes ANY answer.)
The reason you asked YOUR question and the reason I asked mine (“How will this be projected?”), is the technical details directly affect how to correctly answer the original question.
The projection system could be SD, HD, or FILM.
The playback media might be DVD, DV, Digi-Beta, DVD-ROM, computer Hard Drive, or 16mm to 35 mm film.So I hope most poster don’t consider it an “imposition” to actually ASK for more info before others start making “assumptive replies”.
Many times, I’ll ONLY post a more direct question, hoping the poster’s reply will spark others to give a more-complete, accurate response.
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Hey Matte,
I’m just trying to get a better grip on HD production, so I was hoping someone would chime in.
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Thanks for all insight. I’m new to both Fianl Cut Pro (usually work on Discreet Logic systems), so please bear with me.
This will be projected on a Canon Multi Media Projector LV-7555 / I beleive its SD
The playback media is a computer Hard Drive.
The project itself is a combination of DV Pal, the 35 mm stills.
Thanks a ton. -
[mproductions] “This will be projected on a Canon Multi Media Projector LV-7555 / I beleive its SD
The playback media is a computer Hard Drive.
The project itself is a combination of DV Pal, the 35 mm stills.”
If its a theatre’s “built-in” projector (like an AMC theatre) the “standard” image is projected at 16×9 aspect.
You may want to produce in that aspect ratio OR do the whole thing in 4×3 and have them bring any stage-curtains in a bit top cover any unused screen. t
Yes, 35mm slides are closer to 4×3… but let’s not forget the ever-present slides that the camera-op thought would look better shot VERTICAL!!! (yikes!)
How will you DELIVER your project onto their computer Hard Drive?
Also, I’d double-check to see if the system is actually High-Def (HD)-capable… if so, you might want to follow Chris’ advice and produce in HD.
If you find out more, post back.
(Chris, I was not criticizing you… I was trying to amplify the importance of getting MORE info by way of continuing to ASK these kinds of questions.)
See how much more we know NOW.
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Hey Matte … sorrry I didn’t catch the Theater projection at first .. I was thinking NTSC TV .. yeah you’ve got to go the 16×9 High Def route with this one…
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Hey Matte, I know, no offence taken. I always value your comments.
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