[David]

Thanks for the links…

Another question you might be able to offer some expertise on… If you had to encode a 22 minute video, that included fine detail video (i.e. screen-shots of demo, captured through scan converter to beta sp)… what method of encoding would you use? Compressor to make mpeg 2 files? If so… what kind of bit rates, settings do I need to be concious of to make sure I have the highest level of quality?

Obviously, I’m struggling! Any help would be appreciated.

[David]

Excellent Information…

This helps me understand what the client is asking for. Based on his market(s), the CD and VCD, SVCD formats make sense. My next question would be… how do I make these happen?

My backup would be to export files to a hard drive and travel to the local duplication house– paying them to create the media. But is there another way?

Thanks again for the input. Good stuff.

[David]

I appreciate the input, and yes you are correct… there need to be more questions asked and answered. Unfortunately, there is a producer in-between that is providing the media to the client, and my lack of knowledge has definately led to fewer questions being asked.

The delivered media request includes the following… see if it rings any bells…

1 – beta sp ntsc
1 – beta sp pal
2 – dvd
11 – self starting mpeg2 cd’s

Since he has specified dvd’s and cd’s seperate, is he implying that he needs video cd’s with mpeg2? If so, how would this be achieved?

You stated: “You need to ask your client to explain EXACTLY (what’s he playing this disc in? Is that device feeding an external monitor? Is it for large group, or will they be huddled around his laptop? Does this device play DVD’s?) how he’s planning on using these files. It’s the only way to understand if that’s what he really needs.”

I will do so today with the producer, and see what responses I get.

Time is of the essence… I’m getting sweetened audio this a.m. for layback to the master, and am to provide media for delivery via air courier to client by tomorrow morning.

How do I get myself into these things?

Thanks for your help.