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DVD in 720p
I have been having trouble exporting a video into .m2v that is 1280 by 720 using Compressor. My source footage is 720p, but when I export it using one of the DVD presets, the result in always 720 by 480. Is there anyway I can exporting it into 720p, or should I use a completely different format?
Laustinart
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10 Replies
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Austin,
All DVDs are 720×480 (NTSC.)
You can build a 720p MPEG2 file, you can build a 720p m2v file – but a DVD is always 720×480 (yes, even widescreen/anamorphic).
Which brings us to the question: Why are you trying to build a 720p M2V file?
Best,
Jeff G
Apple Master Trainer | Avid Cert. Instructor DS/MC | Adobe Cert. Instructor
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The Reason I was trying to build a 720p m2v file, was because I wanted to enhance the quality of the video, but now I know that is not the way to do it. Therefore, what IS the best way to enhance the quality of a m2v file?
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Well, the only way to improve the quality of a DVD is to throw more data at it (a higher data rate, yielding a larger file.) There are a couple of other methods – but it’s not going to significantly make it look better when blown up on a HD screen.
Either BluRay DVD or a different delivery method will let you access the full high definition information.
Best,
Jeff G
Apple Master Trainer | Avid Cert. Instructor DS/MC | Adobe Cert. Instructor
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(older but still good) Marquee, Media Composer (3.5) and Basic/Advanced Color DVDs (1.0) from Vasst.com
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OK, so how would I go about adding a Higher data rate to a M2V in Apple’s Compressor?
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In compressor click on the encoder tab of the inspector. Rate is set there.
Best,
Jeff G
Apple Master Trainer | Avid Cert. Instructor DS/MC | Adobe Cert. Instructor
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Ok, So how high can I go without running into problems on the bit rate minimum and maximum settings?
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560/# min = max average data rate. That’s the general formula with AC3 audio.
How much footage do you have?
Best,
Jeff G
Apple Master Trainer | Avid Cert. Instructor DS/MC | Adobe Cert. Instructor
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New- my book (with Richard Harrington and Robbie Carman)- An Editor’s Guide to Adobe Premiere Pro
Compressor Essentials from Lynda.com
(older but still good) Marquee, Media Composer (3.5) and Basic/Advanced Color DVDs (1.0) from Vasst.com
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“560/#”??? I don’t quite understand, the highest I can go on the “average”(I meant “average” not “minimum” on my last post) and “maximum” bit rate is 9.0 for m2v. I Have an hour and a half video that I’m trying to covert. Would the HD DVD setting work better that the SD DVD setting in the inspector?
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For MPG2 on an SD DVD. 560 divided by the number of minutes.
90 minutes? 560/90 = 6.3333
Maximum should be (at most) 8mb. The Apple 90 minute preset is already at this value.
Unfortunately the HD DVD spec is dead; If you want High definition on an optical disc, you’re going to have to build a BluRay disc from compressors Template choices.
You can build a BluRay structure on a RED STANDARD DVD – and some blu ray players will recognize it. No SD players will if you build this. Additionally, you’ll need a dual layer blank for 30 min.
Best,
Jeff G
Apple Master Trainer | Avid Cert. Instructor DS/MC | Adobe Cert. Instructor
————
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New- my book (with Richard Harrington and Robbie Carman)- An Editor’s Guide to Adobe Premiere Pro
Compressor Essentials from Lynda.com
(older but still good) Marquee, Media Composer (3.5) and Basic/Advanced Color DVDs (1.0) from Vasst.com
Contact me through my Website -
Ok, Thanks for all your help!
-Laustinart
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