[Bret Smathers]

Thanks for the info!

[Bret Smathers]

Sure you can try this if you like. (Start with a DV source) Firewire it in if possible. Throw it in Vegas. Find a jittery section in your clip.(5 seconds or less) Use any and all DVD Architect presets without changing any parameters. Then use the DVD Architect NTSC Widescreen video stream preset. Change the default frame rate to 24fps. Then compare them under any media player capable of playing Mpeg-2 formats.

It seems to work all around on shaky videos, quick movements, digital animation, (after motion blur is applied), and picture stills seem to be more vibrant. This will make the rendering longer and the file larger but not by much.

Unfortunately DVD specs (As I’ve been made aware of) will not allow it! But it seems that recompressing it from 24 to the 29.97 and/or 23.976 needed DVD format makes little difference in quality. Even though you have to render it again you’ll have less time involved and a smaller file the next time around. (At least in my situation)

I have not had the time to mess with all the variables yet but I hope this helps.