Brian Pitt
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I would convert everything to ProRes using MPEG Streamclip. What is the native resolution for your mp4 and mpeg2 files?
Just open the footage in MPEG Streamclip and select File>Export to Quicktime
Change the Compression Setting to Apple ProRes422
Slide Quality to 100%
If footage is Progressive, deselect the Interlaced Scaling Box.
Brian
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I would convert everything to ProRes.
Brian
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You are missing one small step.
Mare sure you have DVD Studio Pro in advance mode. (Window>Configurations>Advanced — or fn+f3)
Import your video asset and drag it up into the Graphical window. It will create a new track. Click on that track then go to the track window (bottom right) and change the display mode from 4:3 to 16:9 letterboxed.
Then do whatever other menu programming you want to, link your assets, and burn the disc.
Brian
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I had this exact same problem a few years ago. I trouble shot forever but with no luck. What I ended up having to do is take the video signal out of the Hi8 camera (with RCA cables or S-video if it has it) and ran it into either a minidv camera or a mini dv deck. As I played through the Hi8 tape, I recorded on the minidv deck, thus dubbing the tape (obviously with a little bit of quality loss because of the signal flow). But from there, I was able to digitize the dubbed minidv tape without a problem.
Brian
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If you are producing for DVD, you should probably be looking for a good calibrated NTSC monitor. Why do you want a 29 inch LCD monitor?
Is your project HD or SD? If HD, you will have to downconvert to SD for DVD anyway. Color accuracy is more important than size.
Brian
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Just run the footage through MPEG Streamclip. Export as ProRes 422 and make sure you uncheck the interlaced footage box. You can then conform that footage in Cinema Tools. But like Dave said…it’s important to conform to 23.98 or 29.97 rather than 24 or 30.
Brian
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Maybe try exporting at the stroke size that looks the best and then upconvert that file using compressor or mpegstreamclip?
Brian
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I don’t doubt that you were pulling great keys with interlaced footage. I am just saying that in MY experience, it is easier to pull a key with progressive footage. Break it down to the basics. If you are shooting progressive, each frame is like a still photo. Edges are going to be more consistent than they are with interlaced footage. Sure, you can deinterlace, but that degrades the footage and defeats the purpose. If you get better results keying with interlaced footage….then BY ALL MEANS! But Chris wants advice on the topic and I’m letting him know what I’ve found through trial and error.
Brian
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I disagree with Dave. I have shot multiple interviews on greenscreen shooting both interlaced and progressive. I have a much easier time pulling a key under identical lighting conditions when I shoot progressive. I use Keylight in AE. Just my 2 cents…
Brian
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Motion has a few of theses built in the program. Just open up the program, and go to the library tab and type “ink” in the search box. You can do the effect in motion, or drag the .mov file into your canvas and then export for use in another program. Hope that helps.
Brian