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Adobe workflow – Capturing to DVD output.
Hi guys.
I am quite new to digital editing and I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on getting the best possible dvd quality disc produced from start to finish.
What I’m looking for is the ideal codecs to use from shooting, to capturing, to outputting final edit to outputting the best quality dvd (not blu – ray) I can.
Below is a list of equipment plus current codecs I use in order:-
Shooting – Sony FS 100 (1080i 50 PAL) and a Sony XDCam EX (1080i 50 PAL)
Capturing to MAC – Premiere CS5.5 – (DVCPROHD 1080i50) – Sequence preset.
Output from Premiere CS5.5 – Format H.264 – HDTV 1080p 25 Higher Quality
Ouput DVD using standard codec in Adobe Encore 5.1Thanks in advance.
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2 Replies
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Hi Roger,
When you say “Capturing as DVCPROHD”, are you using a capture card? Otherwise you’d simply be bringing the native footage in direct from camera’s memory card, which is the best method. DVCPROHD would be 1440×1080 anamorphic, losing quality from the original 1920×1080 source.
Skip the step of exporting your project to H.264, the DVD should be made direct from Premiere, avoiding additional transcode steps/intermediate files.
You can either use Dynamic Link and export your Premiere sequence direct to Encore, or use Adobe Media Encoder to create the “MPEG-2 for DVD” assets direct from Premiere, for use in Encore. In AME, check the box at the bottom for “Maximum Render Quality”, this improves the downscale quality.
Jeff Pulera
Safe Harbor Computers -
Hi Jeff.
Thanks for the speedy reply.
Normally I capture straight from the SD card onto my MAC and then bring it into Premiere using the DVCPROHD setting when starting a new sequence.
We also have a NINJA system that can fit directly to the camera…
Thanks
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