[Bob Cole]

Today, just a couple days after Adobe Encore (PC) CS3 forced a transcode of a Compressor .m2v file, Encore did not force a transcode of another Compressor .m2v file with the identical settings as the first one.

Any clue as to why Encore sometimes, but not always, will force a transcode?

Bob C

[Bob Cole]

[Jeff Bellune] “You’ll need an intermediate file exported from FCP to use in En.”

I tried this, and the visual results are fine, although I can’t tell the difference between Encore’s encoder and Compressor’s.

I didn’t clock it, but Encore seemed to take a lot longer. So this is something I may do for short pieces, but not for anything over two minutes.

Bob C

[Bob Cole]

[Mike Cohen] “Generally you can specify in your contract if you want exclusive license and/or source files, and you pay a premium for that.”

That reminds me of the time I was on the other side of this discussion.

I’d hired a 3d animator, and I asked for the project files. We never discussed it after that … and I never got those files.

Bob C

[Bob Cole]

I’ve been editing with Final Cut Pro and sending timelines to Compressor. When I get a chance, I’d like to try the route you suggest. I assume it necessitates making a Quicktime file of the timeline for export to Encore.

also: I have Encore for PC and Mac – either one superior?

Bob C

[Bob Cole]

[Ron Lindeboom] “I think that an artist should be able to work their style”

I think that is the operative word: “Style.”

You can re-use the style, just not the file. (Thanks, Johnnie Cochran)

[Bob Cole]

Ron, I was thinking about just one artist – the original creator – and to what extent he or she could essentially copy himself for a second client.

I know that artists get hired to repeat themselves (“We came to you because of that look you know how to do”).

Not a burning question – just something that the various posts made me wonder about.

Thanks.

bob

[Bob Cole]

– no, really, I agree with the consensus about this. But I’m curious about a related issue. What if Client #2 came to Joel, and wanted something VERY similar to what he did for Client #1? As in, as close a copy as legally possible. How would you define that?

Clearly, Joel would be in the wrong if he simply re-created the entire look, substituting the new show’s name for the old. But what about repurposing the project files in a somewhat more disguised way? (like, um… I “might have” done myself….)

I don’t know anything about the high-end motion graphics market, but is there such a thing as a “look” buy-out? In which case buying the project files, for an appropriate added fee, would be part of the deal.

Just asking.

Bob C

[Bob Cole]

[ben Coffman] “has anyone dealt with this issue before, or have any ideas on how to remedy it?”

On regular DVD authoring I’ve seen this frequently. I’d be curious as to why this happens. As you suggest, adding some slug to your video solves it.

Bob C

[Bob Cole]

[Frank Wylie] “Adobe should be ashamed, or sued.”

Nah – fixing it is a selling point for Encore 3!

But seriously folks… does this result in a hit to video quality? I know it’s a pita and quite time-consuming, but if it also results in lower quality, that would be a killer.

Bob C

[Bob Cole]

Yes, you are over-reacting. The post you mention is a bit over-the-top, but who among us has not been a little fulsome on this website?

But a 7-hour drive… that’s what would make me “busy” that day.

Bob C