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Questions about Codec
I have a canon XH A1. I know, it’s getting old, but I love it and I’m capable to obtain beautiful picture now.
My question is the following:
Is there any way to actually improve the HDV footage by rendering to another codec in Vegas 12? If no, well, I guess we stop here. If yes, which codec would you save your footage to?
Cineform?
Would I improve the quality by saving to the following:Blu-Ray 1920 x 1080
Sony MXF (HD EX 1920 x1080)
HD422
XDCAM
A Cineform codec?
I understand very well that the original being in HDV I’m not going to “create” better quality from nowhere, but maybe I’m missing something and some other format will give me something HDV doesn’t?
Thanks
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16 Replies
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No, you cannot improve the quality of a footage by
rendering to another codec.Steve Rhoden
(Cow Leader)
Film Editor & Compositor.
Filmex Creative Media.
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So you keep it at HDV?
If you can’t improve the quality, can you at least not degrade it by uprezing to another codec? -
“So you keep it at HDV?”
Well, yes you can. But dont overly concern yourself with degrading
issues, concentrate on making the content of your videos rich,
appealing and interesting….etc.Steve Rhoden
(Cow Leader)
Film Editor & Compositor.
Filmex Creative Media.
https://www.facebook.com/FilmexCreativeMedia
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Yes, I understand that
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There ARE options for getting better quality out of an HDV camera. If you have a component out (RGB/YUV) or HDMI (but I think your Canon doesn’t have that), you can bypass the HDV codec and run into a computer/laptop and capture footage that way. Blackmagic makes numerous input devices that can capture compressed (H.254) or uncompressed video from component signals.
If you have any interest in this, I can get you more info.Just my 2 cents….
Scott Francis
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Yes, I think the XH A1 Can’t do that.
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Check out this link: Looks like others are doing it.
Scott Francis
Mind’s Eye Audio/Video Productions -
In the link you sent it says: “My understanding is that the A1 does indeed give 4:2:2 colour space from the component out.”
Frankly, I doubt that
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Hey, just trying to help. I did the same thing with my Sony FX1’s and it was better. I cannot speak for the A1, as I don’t own one. I know my Canon G30’s and 10’s have better output on the HDMI side, but I am pleased with what I get in AVCHD as well.
Good luck!
Scott Francis
Mind’s Eye Audio/Video Productions
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