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PP CS5.5 Best Timeline Preset fro AVCHD to SD DVD
OK so I continue to understand the format combos available in Prem Pr 5.5. I imported my AVCHD files and set the timeline based on the AVCHD files. Now when I export the timeline to Encore which setting is the best. My goal is SD DVD with 2 hours minimum of video on the DVD (some projects could run 2hrs 20 min. What is the best preset for this conversion to DVD file format?
Thanks from a newbie?
“Memories of today, Recorded for tomorrow.”
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4 Replies
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Hi Martin,
As you figured out already, edit in a Sequence that matches your footage. For Export, use File > Export > Media to open Adobe Media Encoder, and choose “MPEG-2 for DVD” as the Format. For the Preset, choose “NTSC Widescreen High Quality” for instance. There is also a Progressive option if that suits your source video.
You will need to configure the DATA RATE for the length of the video. A formula I got from Adobe is 560/minutes=rate. For instance 560/120=4.66 and I round down just a bit to allow for menu overhead and such, so 4.5 works well in this case.
Up to you whether to use CBR or VBR encoding, that is a whole other discussion.
At bottom of AME window, select “Maximum Render Quality” as this improves downscaling quality from HD to SD.
Export and then Import results into Encore to author.
Jeff Pulera
Safe Harbor Computers -
Thanks Jeff. That helps out a whole bunch. Wii let you know the results. I currently have 3 projects to encode (2 – 20 minute videos and one 90 min. video).
“Memories of today, Recorded for tomorrow.”
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Hi Martin,
I should mention that the maximum video encode rate for DVD is about 9, but most people won’t go over 7 or 8 for the sake of broad playback compatibility. In other words, under 60 minutes, don’t use the 560/minutes formula, just use CBR 7 or 8 for instance.
Jeff
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You can also see the “end file size” estimate when setting the data rate. Just dial it in so it fits…
Chris Tompkins
Video Atlanta LLC
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