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    Sequence Settings for multi format inputs Question??

    Posted by Duprelon Tizdale on November 1, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Howdy all

    I have a question that I cannot seem to find a good answer to.

    I am using PrePro CS6 with a fast machine.

    I am preparing one sequence that will eventually be exported to Digital Cinema DCI standards and various MP4 standards.

    I am working with clips from a vast array of codecs and formats. everything from ProRes422, mp4s, DVD Rips, DCI JPEG200, AVCHD, Old DigiTape etc etc. Multiple frame rates.

    I do very little actual layers and such… just alot of clip cutting

    What would be the prefered settings for a sequence with these formats??? Would I be better served to switch to a AVCHD codec? I have installed Rovis TotalCode plug-ins.

    I currently work in the JPEG200 codec as that is the one that is the most specific settings. I have no real major issues with render times while editing and the exports turn out fine regardless of format ( MP4, HDTV, DCI, DVD, BluRay)

    What is truly a good sequence setting work flow for multiple format editing??

    Thanks to anyone with a few suggestions.

    Angelo Lorenzo replied 13 years, 9 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Angelo Lorenzo

    November 2, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    When heavily mixing formats, the best thing to do is usually to create a timeline that adheres to your most demanding output specifications; in this case you could create a timeline that complies with your DCI/DCP spec which I assume is 2k @ 24fps or some slight variation.

    So what happens when you drop a 29.97fps clip into a 24fps timeline? Premiere Pro will keep time sync with audio so it will either drop frames or, if you choose, drop and slightly blend frames. The choice allows you to see what looks better for the footage you’re using. If this is a documentary with a lot of archival footage, you can probably get away with this level of conversion but other circumstances may force you to use more esoteric form of frame rate conversion by using tricks or plugins.

    The other issue is deinterlacing as I’m sure some of your footage will be interlaced. The internet has plenty of tutorials, although I would jump out to after effects to do deinterlacing work.

    Angelo Lorenzo
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