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  • Posted by Derek Natzke on October 28, 2008 at 2:34 pm

    Hello,

    I have just completed a project and I am searching for the best way to export for the final product, which is DVD. The whole project was shot P2 (24p), edited on FCP 5.4.1 and I have a Kona 2 card. I have heard that the cleanest/fastest way to get this project out to DVD is to dump the project using the downconversion of the card to a deck (like a BetaSP deck) and then re-ingest back into FCP (10-Bit), then use Compressor for the final compression for DVDSP.

    (1) Does that sound accurate?

    (2) Will the times bases conflict going from 23.98 (from FCP timeline) to 29.97 (BetaSP deck) back to 29.97 (into FCP timeline)?

    Thanks,

    Derek

    Derek L. Natzke
    Producer, Life Studios
    http://www.lifeteen.com
    602.840.1900

    Steve Eisen replied 17 years, 6 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Shane Ross

    October 28, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    [Derek Natzke] “(1) Does that sound accurate? “

    No. There is no issue whatsoever in exporting a self contained QT file using the sequence settings. Take that into Compressor and use the DVD BEST settings for your timing. Keeps the frame rate at 23.98 and looks great.

    [Derek Natzke] “(2) Will the times bases conflict going from 23.98 (from FCP timeline) to 29.97 (BetaSP deck) back to 29.97 (into FCP timeline)? “

    Not really, the capture card will add the proper pulldown. It is just a completely unnecessary step.

    Shane

    GETTING ORGANIZED WITH FINAL CUT PRO DVD…don’t miss it.
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  • Steve Eisen

    October 28, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    Pepto-Bismol! That workflow will really give you the runs.

    Who told you this? If you’re going to make a Beta SP copy, might as well put it on HDCAM SR.
    All unnecessary steps. Do what Shane says. Make a self-contained movie and let Compressor do its job.

    Steve Eisen
    Eisen Video Productions
    Board of Directors
    Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group

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