using Avid Xpress DV with Apple compressor/ DVD studio pro 3

[Todd Beabout]

[Edward Howard] “I have had an issue with a handful of QuickTime reference files out of Avid Xpress when encoding with Apple Compressor which is both partial encodes and incorrect frame size of final MPEG2.”

I would suggest that you just export ONE reference file from Avid. The fact that you had a “handful” may have something to do with the problem. If you have the hard drive space and the reference files keep giving you a problem, you might should try to export a “self-contained” movie and then drag that into Compressor.

I’ve had some weird problems trying to use reference files with Compressor also. You might also try letting DVDSP do the encode itself when you import the QT reference file. Or you could download a free demo of BitVice and see if you have better luck with that.

Good luck.

-Todd Beabout
Vazda Studios

[Edward Howard]

Hi Todd,

Thanks for the reply, I managed to finish the project at last using the exporting to a full quicktime movie methord. I’m just a bit annoyed because I just want thinks to work first time!

Thanks again for your help.

Cheers,

Edd