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Which frame size to use in my sequence?
Hi. I have a question about 720×480 vs. 720×486. In trying to decide which frame size to use for my timeline, I have the following to consider:
The animated graphics were done at 720×486…
The videos I ripped from Mpeg Streamclip were ripped at 720×480…
The HD footage shot needs to be downsized and converted from 1080p/24 frames.
The final product is destined for cable TV.I know NTSC DV is 720×486, and NTSC SD is 720×480, but I’m unsure which of these to use for
my sequence. Do I use 720×480 and then convert my graphics and HD stuff to that, or go the
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What will you be outputting to? DV is 720×480. SD video…beta, digibeta…that is 720×486. DV has some vertical blanking that other SD formats do not. If you are ouputting to DV, then 720×480 is the choice. If you are going to to beta or digibeta, then 720×486.
Shane
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Crap, I totally got that backwards. Thanks for the correction.
If I was outputting to DVD what would my choice be?
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Either is fine. The vertical blanking is covered by the overscan on TVs anyway. NO one will see the black bars.
Shane
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Hi Paul,
NTSC MPG-2 are 720×480.
If you go to 720×486 some off your footage will be resized twice: Once in FC (to 720×486) another in Compressor (to 720×480).
I would go directly in FC to 720×480. No resize in Compressor.
Cheers,
Rafael
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