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Exporting HDV/(mpeg sequence) to .AVI format
I shoot with a Sony HDV1000, 1080i. I use Premiere Pro CS5. I’m required to provide .AVI files for broadcasting, which I’ve previously been providing by down converting from the camera to Premiere Pro and editing an SD sequence until I realized the need to do my post editing and effects on an HD timeline so that I can use it for other media outlets such as youtube and et cetera.
Here’s my issue: I have an .mpeg native sequence (HDV) and I do my post edits and effects/transitions/graphics on this sequence and I proceed to export with the intention of spitting out a NTSC DV .AVI file. I open File > Export > Media
Format: Microsoft AVI
Preset: CustomUnder the Video Tab:
Video Codec: DV NTSC
Aspect: D1/DV NTSC (0.9091)
And then I use Render at Maximum Depth and Use Maximum Render QualityAnd then I A.) Attempt to Queue the file into Adobe Media Encoder (fails- is using MPE possible in this situation?) then B.) I choose Export (succeeds but hogs precious time on Premiere Pro that I could be using for other projects). I’m not sure why the two different export settings other then one locks Premiere Pro until it’s finished and the other doesn’t.
So basically I need a HDV 1080i30 sequence, the end result to be an .AVI, AND the ability to Queue to an external encoder (which utilizes 64 bit as well as GPGPU) so that I can move on to the next project without having to wait for the export to finish.
Is this possible?
SIDE QUESTIONS REGARDING TIME SAVINGS IN THIS ENDEAVOR (may require different post but most of you can probably answer all this in a simple few sentences)
On a particular sequence that I’m finished making my post edits on: my Sequence Settings are set to Render at Maximum Depth and Use Maximum Render Quality and I decide to Render Entire Work Area before exporting which takes a hell-of-a-long time and ON TOP of that I want to Export using Render at Maximum Depth and Use Maximum Render Quality as well as Use Previews (which serves Rendering the Entire Work Area beneficial before exporting), here is my question and please bare with me, it may get complicated:
Do I have to use the Maximum Render Quality during both the Work-Area Render(pre-render?) and the Export to have a quality video or can I use ONE of the Use Maximum Render Quality settings (I’m guessing during export would be best)?
Whats the difference in the end-result video quality if my Sequence Settings do not enable Use Maximum Render Quality, my sequence timeline is pre-rendered (green-line) and I Export using Use Maximum Render Quality and Use Previews
Versus
All the other different combinations…Of course it’s always about the best quality video in the least amount of time and overhead. Time is money
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3 Replies
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On your first question:
It is possible that your issue is caused by a third party filter (try exporting with no filters at all), or a corrupted application. I would also make sure that you have all the latest updates.
I also noticed that you are exporting a 4:3 avi from a 16:9 sequence. You are essentially squeezing your footage (not pretty).
If the station want 4:3, you would be better off importing your current finished timeline into a new 4:3 DV timeline, then resize using either pan & scan, or leaving letterbox bars on top and bottom. That may also resolve your stalling export issue with AME that way, who knows…
On your side question:
You don’t need to use Maximum Quality in your previews, unless you need an accurate high quality preview. This will not affect your export unless you choose to use your preview files for export.
You should however use Maximum Quality at export time since you are down converting, and that will give you better scaling quality.
Vince Becquiot
Kaptis Studios
San Francisco – Bay Area -
Very good response, thank you Vince.
By ‘squeezing’ I’m assuming that you’re meaning the video has a “squeezed” look and is somewhat distorted? As far as I can tell the image quality is very good after the downscaling from 16:9 to 4:3 with letterbox, which maintains the 16:9 image. (with maximum quality, etc)
As far as taking the HDV timeline and putting it into a DV timeline and leaving the letterbox, would you suggest importing the HDV sequence into the DV timeline or would you suggest importing the individual HDV timeline elements (essentially a copy + paste) into the DV timeline? How would Scale to Frame Size effect each?
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[Grant Paque] “As far as taking the HDV timeline and putting it into a DV timeline and leaving the letterbox, would you suggest importing the HDV sequence into the DV timeline or would you suggest importing the individual HDV timeline elements (essentially a copy + paste) into the DV timeline? How would Scale to Frame Size effect each?”
You would create a new DV timeline, then drag the HD timeline into it (Creating a single nested clip), you only have to resize once.
Vince Becquiot
Kaptis Studios
San Francisco – Bay Area
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