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FCP7 workflow HD to SD scaling with zoom
I have to make a showreel for some dancers. I filmed them in 1080p25.
I converted it to cineform using Remaster (I’m working on OSx Snow Leopard). I can use Prores using MPEG streamclip if needed.I setup a project with custom 854×480 (for youtube 480p). I deselected User Preferences -> Editing -> Always scale clips to project size
I used the wireframe to resize the clips and move them so the dancers were filling up the frame (that was requested of me).
Now I hit the various problems that FCP has with scaling – aliasing artifacts.
People have posted that its better to use the scaling algorithms from MPEG Streamclip and other tools.Unfortunately as I am doing a zoom and move in the same frame, I am stuck using FCP as an editor – unless someone shows me another tool where this could be done.
So how do I avoid FCPs crappy downscaling algorithms and manage to finish this frustratingly long project ?
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3 Replies
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You are better off editing @ the full res.
Shot 1080 – edit 1080
Export a “Current Settings” master.
Use that file to drop into your compression program to create your various deliverables.Chris Tompkins
Video Atlanta LLC -
I am using the extra resolution for framing, and using 100% would get me too close.
Is there another option ? -
Did you change the Motion Filtering Quality in the Video Processing tab of the Sequence Settings to Best?
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