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blu-ray workflow (quick question)
Hey Guys,
very quick question I think I know the answer for, but wanted to verify- got a client with HDV footage that might want a blu-ray of it. I currently don’t have a blur-ray burner, but do have FCP7. I know you can output an HD sequence via Export>Share to a blu-ray burner.
My question is a couple years back I read you could make send a high def sequence into compressor, make an HD-DVD encode, and use DVDSP to burn that onto a REGULAR DVD-5 disc (only 50 minutes tops). I’m assuming I cannot do this with BLu-Ray enocoded files, Yes? I would NEED to have a blu-ray burner and burn to a blu-ray disc.
Can someone take a moment to confirm? Appreciate it thanks.
Rick
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9 Replies
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You can definitely put a BDMV folder on a DVD-R. This is called a BD-5. It wont play on all players though.
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Thanks Eric for this quick response,
One followup, If I go the route of exporting the FCP sequence as a HD QT, and use Toast 9 or 10 to perform the encode & burn, will a regular DVD-Burner and DVD-5 disc still generate Blu-ray content?
Put more simply, do I need either BLu-ray discs and/or a blu-ray burner?
Rick
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Nope…just a regular DVD disc. Never used Toast or FCP for BD work so I cant be much help there but it is possible.
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Rick,
Not trying to be a smart-ass…but if this client is important to you, why not just get a real external Blu Ray burner and make a disc that will definitely play. They are not horrifically expensive anymore. I am sure you will get some use out of it beyond the current job.
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OK JOHN,
The Gloves are off you Son if a #$%$%^&!!!
🙂
I WILL be getting an external Blu-ray burner very soon. I am just watching my funds for a few more weeks. I’m not yet sure if this customer (not really a client) is in a hurry or not and it’s not a huge job. I just wanted to ask what my options would be if I needed (for this one job) to work around having a bluray burner.
Your point is valid and it will happen. As long as we’re on the subject, what do you recommend is the best one for the $$$ (few choices would be great)
rick
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I was in a similar situation and picked up this
https://www.lg.com/us/computer-products/optical-media/LG-external-dvd-burner-BE08LU20.jsp
It has both USB and eSATA connections. I use the eSATA connection because its faster. I’ve had no problems. It lists for $329, but if you shop around you can get it for under $300.
I’m sure others will have some recommendations.
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We use an internal burner from fastmac.com. Have been using it almost four years now.
I think they have an external model as well.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Editor, Colorist, Director, Writer, Consultant, Author, Chef.
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Internal Burners cost $110. bucks now.
Chris Tompkins
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