graphics

[Mike Velte]

Jpegs are fine, although using PSDs allow you to edit and save changes without recompression.
Unsafe colors, especially reds will run on a TV. If the still is a photo, try desaturing the still a bit. If it is CG, change the reds to RGB levels below 235.

[Rob Goodwin]

Hi Mike
Thanks for your prompt reply
I have tried your suggestions and though there is some improvement It’s still not good
I start the graphic with a ‘0’keyframe, then place another keyframe at the end set at ‘100’ As the graphic grows the colours and line dance around.
I have tried flicker removal and de interlaceing etc but to no avail.
I have also tried setting it to PAL/SECAM.

There must be a way to keep the CG graphic still as it expands?
Any more thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated
Rob

[Dan Plonsker]

try save as tiff.
what are you using for expanding?
have you checked the movement on a tv monitor after rendering?

[Rob Goodwin]

Hi Dan
Tried it as a tiff, no difference
It just seem that graphics don’t come out well at all
I am using premier Pro 1.5 with plenty of ram H/D proccessor etc
Any diagonal lines come out like steps, and the colours still run.

Re the expander I just use the effects window, start at ‘0’ then keyframe to 100. When rendered the graphic grows over the set time period.

I’ve almost given up this time and faded the graphics in. It’s a ‘rushes’ copy for now for the client to have a look at. I’ll deal with it in production later if I have any joy from this thread

Thanks for your assist
Rob