JPEG 2000 Codec

[Asher Castillo]

I think I’m going to run some tests, and see what photo JPEG looks like. I know several people that use JPEG 2000 for archival. I think if I can find a format that is universal that looks good and won’t be an incompatible codec in a few years.

[Rafael Amador]

Hi Asher,
PhotoJPEG is being used for distribution and stocking of high quality picture.
For example Art-Beats use this format for his products.
PhotoJPEG at 100% is RGB. At 75% is 422 YUV.
The quality of the files is incredible while the file size (SD) is even smaller than DV.
rafael

http://www.nagavideo.com

[Arturo Querzoli]

Hi, Russ, I just finished a short film shot on my 2 RED ones and I’m about to send to film festivals, and the requirements to replace a 35mm copy is the jpeg 2000 format. Can I do it myself with my Mac Pro/FCP system or do I need to hire a “packaging” facility in order to do it? How does this process work?
Thanks for your help in advance! Arturo

Arturo Querzoli
Film Director
Sao Paulo – Barcelona – New York
http://www.brancaleonefilmes.com.br

[Miguel Barbosa]

Hey, I know this is an old post what I’ve got a quick question if you have the time:

I’m an indy filmmaker working with HMC150 converted to ProRes format on fcp. I’ve been asked by a small movie theater to “research jpeg 2000 format” so I can utilize their D cinema projector.

Is this harder than it sounds?

[Rafael Amador]

Hi Miguel,
To export to JPEG2000 is the same than exporting to any other codec.
You can do it with Compressor or even with QT.
The problem is that the option that these applications offer are very limited.
Contact Russell. Hi is working with this format for Digital Cinema delivery.
Rafael

http://www.nagavideo.com

[Gary Adcock]

[Rafael Amador] “To export to JPEG2000 is the same than exporting to any other codec.
You can do it with Compressor or even with QT. “

Not for DCI,

the DCI formats and color specs are not directly accessible from Compressor with 3rd party tools.

There is a very specific workflow and delivery when producing DCI standardized Digital Cinema content.

it is NOT just making a J2k compressed file.

gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflow for the Digitally Inclined
Chicago, IL

[Michael West]

Did you find a good edit work flow for the JPEG2000 files from Grass Valley Infinity camcorder? I’m doing a similar thing.

[Ap Motion graphics]

Can you play JPEG 2000 movies on a Mac, and if so, where do you get the codec?

[Rafael Amador]

Yes.
Comes in QT Pro.
Rafael

http://www.nagavideo.com