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Exporting uncompressed QT file
In the past, I’ve used Premiere Pro CS2 on a Windows machine, and when I wanted to save an uncompressed version of my project, I would simply go to file, export and create an AVI file. Very easy. I toss that file into my archive and I’m good to go.
My footage is SD, shot at 16:9 on a Canon XH-A1.
Now, I’m on the MAC side, and using CS4. I go to file, export, media:
Format: QuickTime
Preset: NTSC DV WidescreenI then export the file. When I play it back in QT, the file looks squeezed.
Through reading this form, and through experimentation, I’ve changed my preset to:
Format: Quicktime
Preset: (Custom)Under the video tab I change the width and height to 864 x 480.
I export using square pixels.
File plays back properly, but looks interlaced!
I’ve used the animation ‘compression’, none, and video. They all look interlaced. I’ve checked ‘deinterlace’ box in QT. Still looks the same.
I remember in CS2 that there was a box in the output dialog where I could check a ‘deinterlace’ option. I’m not finding that anymore.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Todd
Todd Feeback
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Inside your export settings…what are the fields set to? Lower Upper Progressive?
– Jon 😉Jon Barrie
aJBprods
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I had the fields set to lower, then tried progressive. That worked! However, I’m getting about a 5 gig file, uncompressed, for a 3 minute clip. What ‘compression’ setting do you recommend? I used ‘none’ for this output, which obviously will keep the hard drive manufacturers in business!
Thanks!
Todd
Todd Feeback
http://www.toddfeeback.com
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What’s your video being used for?
DVD
TV Broadcast
Web
Other…DV is usually a fine codec, but if you have the space Uncompressed is always the best.
– Jon 😉Jon Barrie
aJBprods
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John,
Thanks for your help. Much appreciated. I had it stuck in my head that exporting something as progressive meant that the original footage was shot as progressive. Program changes and updates can be maddening in the details!
The files are used for archive purposes, though I probably don’t need them uncompressed, as we save a ‘trimmed project’ as well. I just like to have some files on hand that I can use for incorporation into demo reels, dvds, etc.
Thanks again,
Todd
Todd Feeback
http://www.toddfeeback.com
tfeeback@mac.com
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