Kona3 downconvert without the need of a deck ???

[Shane Ross]

The Kona (and all other capture cards) only convert when you capture or output. It won’t work on ONE mac. You can do this with TWO computers and two capture cards. But you are only going to DVD. Just export your timeline as a self contained QT, and use the BEST QUALITY settings in Compressor for DVD. It does a great job.

This was discussed last week, on a post just a few below this one.

https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/98/877667

Shane

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[Anhtu Vu]

Downconvert via compressor look pretty bad. I’ve tried virtually every setting combination…still not acceptable for most of my costumers.
My workflow is usually HD output from my FCP to a post house for downscale ( i believe they use Teranex ) then i encode with CinemaCraft. This workflow makes beautiful looking DVD.
I just want to test the downconvert of some of these capture cards and see where they stand next to the big boys. Oh well, i guess i need a deck or a second system to record back.

[Chad Tingle]

Depending on how long your show is you can modify your compressor settings to CBR (constant Bit rate) and get great results. Especially if you’re dealing with anything under 60 minutes.

Chad Tingle
Producer/Editor

[Anhtu Vu]

I have not used VBR in years…CBR all the way here ! As i said, Compressor is not bad but it’s the downrez that kill it. There’s still a good difference between hardware and software downscaling.

[Chad Tingle]

[Anhtu Vu] “There’s still a good difference between hardware and software downscaling.”

I agree with you on that…. I deliver to stations who want H.264 or MPEG 2 files and It looks so much better just sending them a Beta Sp tape downn converted right from the LHI.

Chad Tingle
Producer/Editor