[Daryl K davis]

Why would you need M&E tracks on your DVD?

M&E ussually go on your video master so language versioning can be done to replace the English Dialogue.

DVD’s are just the distribution format, not the mastering format.

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[Daryl K davis]

BARRY GREEN: “When it’s time to output to a broadcast-compatible stream for HD, you’ll have to conform it to either 1080/60i or 720/60P, but it’s no big deal because FCP will do that for you.”

We always output either a D5 1080p24 or an HDCAM SR 1080p24 master from the system. It’s called the Universal Mastering Format. Also these formats handle 5.1.

From there we can crossconvert to deliver NTSC 1080i60, 720/60p or PAL 1080i50 or down convert NTSC or PAL standard def delivery masters. It works beautifully.

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[Daryl K davis]

I use the Logic Final Cut Pro Keycaps. You build your own Final Cut Pro keyboard, with Logickeyboard keysets.
The keycaps come together with a keycap tool to remove and replace original keys and with a drawing, showing where to place the unique Final Cut Pro keycaps.

These keycaps fit the new Apple keyboard on G5s, Emacs, Apple Bluetooth keyboards and new Apple replacement keyboards.

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[Daryl K davis]

That is definitely NOT how movie trailers are made. Surely they must have better source materials ie. 35mm or D5 HD to work from.

And telecine is not the correct term for the process that transfers to a film print from video.

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[Daryl K davis]

Anyone have a chance to check out the Panasonic BT-LH2600W?

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[Daryl K davis]

When I received my two Dell’s for my home system I noticed one was slightly softer than the other. I sent it back and they sent another one and now both Dells are razor sharp.

I work on Apple 23″ HD Cinema Display at another suite and can’t really say there is much difference or any worth fussing about.

The debate will continue to roar on I’m sure.

By the way, there are several that are color correcting and delivering weekly episodic HD television using eCinema EDP100 and Apple 23″ HD Cinema Display up here in Canada.

Daryl K Davis

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[Daryl K davis]

Just curious but is the BT-LH2600W shipping yet?

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[Daryl K davis]

Are the drives with the clips full because when you import the media clips they do re-render as quicktimes, thus you need sufficient drive space.

[Daryl K davis]

I too am curious about HD monitoring and wonder just what the deficiencies are for color correcting with the Decklink/Multibridge Express setup.

I do know some are using the eCinema EDP100 with an apple 23″ HD cinema display for color correcting and they are very pleased with that, mind you it isn’t exactly a cheap alternative.

I also understand that the Panasonic BT-LH1700W 17″ LCD monitor is regarded as questionable for color-correcting, but does have a nice price point.

Interesting to see what everyone’s thoughts are and what might be on the horizon, with the advent of HD aquisition becoming so prevalent.

Cheers

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[Daryl K davis]

I’ve found DV captured over firewire and dropped in an uncompressed timeline looks fine – PROVIDED you have the correct field order set which may involve moving the clip up or down 1 line in the motion tab settings.

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