mpeg2@main level export from final cut pro

[Rafael Amador]

[ryan early] “Video Compression Mpeg 2 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level”
FC handle this only when exporting IMX or XDCAM HD 422.
However those are “locked-formats” so you can not tweak data-rate, GOPs structure, etc.
I think you need a more pro tool like Episode or so.
rafael

http://www.nagavideo.com

[Alan Okey]

[ryan early] “Compressor doesn’t allow me to export mpeg2 with 422 chroma.”

Up until recently I thought the same thing, but Jeremy Garchow posted this:

https://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/8/1112801

[Rafael Amador]

Great info alan.
I have to refresh my knowledge.
rafael

http://www.nagavideo.com

[Ryan Early]

I saw that post too, it must only be in the latest version of compressor – I have compressor 3.0.5 which doesn’t have that option for 422 export of mpeg2.

[Jeremy Garchow]

Yes, it came in Compressor 3.5 and FCS3.

[Ryan Early]

Thanks for the replies, looks like I am off to a post facility then ! Don’t want to buy the new fcs at the moment with the new fcs not far away.

[Jeremy Garchow]

Episode will do it as well.

[Craig Russillroy]

Hi Guys,

Only Episode and Adobe Media Encoder are the best on the MAC PLATFORM for 4:2:2 Chroma …

10-15 VBR in Long GOP seems quiet small for TV Delivery, as is is PAL and England normally accepts only 50 iFrame 4:2:2 I know no UK Broadcaster would accept 10-15 Mbps at 4:2:2 …

Hope this helps try Adobe Media Encoder

Adstream
London, England

Mac Pro – 8gig ram – FCS 3 – CS4 – Cinema 4D, Flip Factory, Rhozet, Episode

[Rafael Amador]

[Craig RussillRoy] “10-15 VBR in Long GOP seems quiet small for TV Delivery, as is is PAL and England normally accepts only 50 iFrame 4:2:2 I know no UK Broadcaster would accept 10-15 Mbps at 4:2:2 …”
I think 15Mbps for SD delivery is really good data-rate.
That should yield similar quality than XDCAM HD 422 50Mbps.
Rafael

http://www.nagavideo.com