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Which project setting is best for mixed media?
Hello,
I’m putting together a short demo reel using premiere CS4 and obviously want the best quality possible. I will be exporting this for posting online as well as on DVDs. My issue is that I’m not sure which project setting to use as I have a variety of footage I’m working with. My clips comprise of mxf(P2); hdv; mpg; and mov(DV).
The mpg and mov files are 720×480 (DVD Rips) while the hdv and mxf are both 1080p/i and 720p. Basically, a hodgepodge of goodness.
If I have a 720p project, I have to scale the SD clips to around 150%, losing a lot of resolution and clarity (and side cropping of course). Won’t this look a bit fishy on a 720p export for youtube for example?
However, if I use a 720×480 project setting, the SD is fine but I wont be able to export as an HD file to really showcase the good HD footage that I have. If I do choose HD resolution, should the project type be DVCPROHD or HDV? Is there a middle road somewhere?
Thanks for your help,
Josh
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1 Reply
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I’d create it in HD then export for YouTube. Export the HD sequence in the Export panel and choose SD for your MPEG2 version. Makes sense?
BTW, it’s a given that your SD clips will look soft in an HD sequence. Some folks use a hardware conversion (via an AJA card or a Teranexbox) for better results.
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