[Frank Giardina]

Hi Peter and Michael…

I’m shooting with a 7D using a custom neutral setup, and using(MPEG streamclip)to transcode. It’s really fast, but my blacks seem really heavy.

I haven’t had time to download 5DtoRGB and do testing. I plan on it after reading about it.

Best Regards!

Frank Giardina
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[Frank Giardina]

Hey Michael…

Thanks!! I’m going to check it out too.

Best Regards!

Frank Giardina
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[Frank Giardina]

Thanks Again Dave!!

I have already transcoded the DSLR footage to ProRes 422. I have not converted HDV footage with compressor yet. This mess is a first for me. I’ve done some research… I think I have a pretty good idea on how to do it, at lease I hope I do.

I may put this project on hold for a week-ish, working with ProRes 422 on my dual-core system is an issue. I’m ordering my qual-core Mac Pro this Friday actually.

Best Tuesday Afternoon Regards!!!

Frank Giardina
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[Frank Giardina]

Hi Dave!!

Yes, 1080 … delivered as 23.976 I’m thinking. It’s for a cellist, I’ll be giving her a DVD, but primarily it’s for the web as self-promotion (YouTube and Vimeo, etc….)

Best Regards!!!

Frank Giardina
17 Video Production

[Frank Giardina]

Hi…

Another option would be to transcode to Prores 422 using Mpeg Streamclip, it’s free too.

https://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html

This freeware utility is a joy to work with, and it’s fast!!

There are a few settings you’ll have to tweak to get the most from MPEG Streamclip

* First, move the quality slider all the way to the right for the best quality.
* From the drop down menu choose ProRes422LT.
* Since this footage is 1080p (progressive) we need to UN-check the de-interlace option. And we want to leave the image size and frame rate to “same as source”. We’ll get into frame rates in minute.
* Once you have all of that set, just hit submit and go get some coffee.

Frank Giardina
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[Frank Giardina]

Hi There….

Look the graphical view (upper left). Click on the asset, not the menu. then look at your track window. Under the name of the track you’ll see end jump with a selection drop down. Select menu and you should be good to go.

Best Regards!

Frank Giardina
17 Video Production

[Frank Giardina]

Hi….

This is what I do

1)Move the quality slider all the way to the right for the best quality.
2)From the drop down menu choose ProRes422.
3)UN-check the de-interlace option, this footage is 1080p (progressive)
4)Leave the image size and frame rate to “same as source”.

Best Thursday Morning Regards!

Frank Giardina
17 Video Production

[Frank Giardina]

Hi one last question.

Using a ProRes Sequence Settings, as noted below, forces my HDV footage to upsize to 133.33. Is that safe for HDV footage as far as retaining quality? 33% seems like a lot to me.

Help 🙂

Frank

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[Frank Giardina] “1) Which sequence setting should I go with in order to have the best quality?”

ProRes 422 1920×1080.

[Frank Giardina] “2) What compressor setting in the Sequence Settings based on #1.”

ProRes 422 1920×1080…frame rate to match your footage.

[Frank Giardina] “I’ve been told I should base it on which footage I will use more of. ”

In this case, when mixing formats, ProRes is the better choice, as HDV is a GOP format, and putting non-GOP footage into a GOP formatted sequence leads to lots of crashing.

Frank Giardina
17 Video Production

[Frank Giardina]

Thanks Shane, I appreciate your wisdom. I’ve already made the change. I pay close attention to your advice on the forum.

Thanks Again!!!

Frank Giardina
17 Video Production

[Frank Giardina]

That was GREAT!

Frank Giardina
17 Video Production