[Andy Parsons]

Hey again Simon.I really appreciate your taking some time.

1) Didn’t realize I needed another program to transcode
2) Didn’t know I HAD to transcode
3) I will be looking up the word: transcode
4) I’ve seen the compression pull down menus, but have no idea what they mean
5) Will look up: compression, too I guess.

As far as the more pressing issue for me (wavy-lined AI files):
1) I already had the continuous raster button on (from tutorial)
2) I’m wondering if there is a blur filter or other such smoothing device for just such emergencies (presentation for Wed 2.13) (or is that 13.2 on your side of the pond?)

Thanks again.

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[Andy Parsons]

Export? Export?!

No…I would NEVER expo…….oh, OK. Yeah, I did use the export command…

But you have shown me the errors of my ways. I went back and looked up the use of the render que. For my troubles, I DID get a QT movie that was about 10 ten times bigger than the one I got from exporting, BUT…..I did not notice an appreciable difference in the quality.

Furthermore, I am vexed by the way Illustrator files have an obnoxious wavy quality about them when panning across them. Any fixes for this?

Thanks for taking the time. I really appreciate it.

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[Andy Parsons]

Thanks very much for your advice. I got it to work! And no, I will not soon forget the title safe zone again.

New question:
The array of export options is baffling. If I wanted to create a format to burn to be viewed on a DVD player, what is my best option for the highest resolution? The project is set at 640 x 480. I have tried the Quicktime option because I am somewhat familiar with it. I set it to Multi pass, best quality with an H.264 compression and an automatic data rate. And believe me, that is more than I currently understand.

Thanks again for your help.

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