FAQ is underway — Walter and I could use your help

[Jeff Greenberg]

If you’re going to ask a technical question, include the:
CPU, System version, ram and video card.
Version of the Proapps
Version of QT

If you’re going to ask a workflow question,
Know what format you’ve captured…
and what format you’re going to deliver

Best,

Jeff G
Principal Instructor
Future Media Concepts

FMCTraining.com
Editorsretreat.com

[Zane Barker]

I think a brief explanation on the HDV format. GOP, etc.

And of course the ever so popular question about how to make a DVD.

There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
Don’t let technology get in the way of your creativity!

[Tony Young]

Perhaps something for the same folks looking for the ‘best setup’ about ‘best codecs’ to use for SD and HD?

[Bill Dewald]

Media Manager!

Best practices, esp. “decomposing” a sequence – i.e. making clips w/ handles for re-ingest…

[David Roth weiss]

This question is asked and answered several times each week. I know, because I answer it myself several times each week.

The proper way to create a SD DVD from an HD timeline is as follows:

1) Export either a QT reference file or self contained file using current settings.

2) Import into Compressor.

3) Choose the proper Best Quality DVD preset for your length video.

4) Make absolutely certain that the Aspect Ratio in the Encoder tab of the Inspector in Compressor is set to 16×9 . This will ultimately enable your DVD to play 16×9 on widescreen TVs and letterboxed on 4×3 TVs, as it should.

5) Use the two encoded files (AC3 audio and m2v video) in DVDSP to create and burn your DVD.

David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los Angeles

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David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los Angeles

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A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, and Indie Film & Documentary forums.

[Ron Lindeboom]

Thanks for the suggestions, the starting point links, etc.

We will have the FAQ completed shortly.

Ron Lindeboom