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HDV to DVD compression
Hi there folks. I’ve already posted this on a few forums, thought I’d try my luck here.
I’ve just finished work on a 6min documentary and I need to deliver the files in mpeg2 format ready for DVD distribution. The thing is, every time I run it through compressor the quality suffers greatly. Does anybody have any tips on how to get the best mpeg2 compression?
The films format is:
HDV 1080i
frame size is
25fps
imported using apple ProRes 422Thanks
John
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3 Replies
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Hi John,
I’m not an expert on this matter, but as you’re going from HD resolution to SD, I’d suggest that you use the default DVD best quality setting, but turn frame controls on and under ‘Resizing Filter’ change that to Best (Statistical prediction). That’ll give you the best translation from HD to SD.
You may also want to increase the bit rate settings to around 7Mbps average, and Motion Estimation to ‘Best’.Good luck,
Alex -
My tip is to do a search of this forum and the Compression Techniques forum. It’s been asked, and answered at least a hundred times.
Ed -
Try a CBR setting at 7 bps in Compressor. The doco is fairly short duration so you don’t need to worry about file size.
I’ve been doing exactly the same thing this week with a 10 minute presentation and with experimentation found this to be much better quality than the VBR settings, in fact the “high quality” settings were the poorest results. Don’t go too much above 7 as some DVD players may not be able to play the quality.
Ahh the black art of video compression! (not as painful as the stock market though).
Cinematographer, Steadicam Operator, Final Cut Pro Post Production.
https://www.steadi-onfilms.com.au/
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