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HDV 1080i60 – Export video looks horrible
I am editing my HDV 1080i60 footage with pixel at HD 1440X1080. In Final Cut 5.1.4, it looks fantastic. When I export it has blur lines, moves out of sync with the audio, etc. I’ve attempted to export as HD and SD, they both look horrible. I exported as HD and brought it into iMovie HD and the file looked good, but I have the same problem – export from that program looks bad. I’ve also tried to bring the exported file into compressor, as well as going straight to compressor from final cut – they all look bad.
I want to export the file so that it looks as close to the original that I see in final cut as possible. Oh, I’ve also tried bringing the footage in at SD and editing. When I apply slow motion and other effects it creates the same blur effect on the footage.
Can someone explain how I can export the video to maintain the quality?
Thank you,
Aaron -
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Export for…what? DVD? Tape? What format? What purpose? How are you monitoring this export?
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And, what format did he export to using which of the three primary export methods in FCP?
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
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Export using QuickTime Conversion to create a video that may be made available for a DVD or Web. The edited video is 30 Seconds.
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Aaron,
If you look in the FAQ near the top of the FCP Forum you will find the topic How do I make a standard DVD from an HD Project. When just starting out here that’s a good place to look for common answers to common questions. Bellow is what’s posted under that topic. Follow the instructions, they do work.
How do I create a Standard DVD from an HD Project?
From your finished HD timeline:
File > Export > Quicktime Movie.
Leave it set to “Current Settings”
You can export a Reference movie if you’d like, meaning leave “Make Self Contained Movie” UNchecked.
Take that Quicktime movie into Compressor.
Choose the DVD Compression of your choice, such as DVD 90 Minutes High Quality. Compressor will create a Standard Definition 16:9 MPEG-2.
Also select the Dolby Digital Audio to create the AC-3 audio file.
Launch DVD Studio Pro and bring the MPEG-2 and AC-3 into your project.
Now create a DVD!
DVD Studio Pro will create a DVD in 16:9 widescreen format that will automatically play Letterboxed on a 4:3 TV and full screen on a 16:9 widescreen.
Cool, huh?
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, Indie Film & Documentary, and Film History & Appreciations forums.
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David,
I’ve tried that. The image looks better, however, there is still a blur effect around the images. -
Are you watching the DVD on a TV with a set top player?
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, Indie Film & Documentary, and Film History & Appreciations forums.
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I’m watching the file in QuickTime on the computer.
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Quicktime Player can’t be trusted for determining video quality. It doesn’t even play at speed.
You really need to Make your DVD as instructed and watch it on a TV via a set top DVD player.
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, Indie Film & Documentary, and Film History & Appreciations forums.
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I can make the DVD. I still need to be able to upload the file to a website so people can view it in its highest resolution. Do you have any suggestions?
Thank you
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I use Vimeo personally. Here are their recommendations for compression before uploading:
https://vimeo.com/help/compression
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, Indie Film & Documentary, and Film History & Appreciations forums.
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