Jeff Pulera
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Hi Dave,
I would use “MPEG Streamclip” software (free), this is a great tool to have. Allows you to pull the MPEG-2 file and audio (.m2v and .wav) out of VOB, then you can bring those files into authoring program to burn again.
This utility uses QuickTime, so you have to pay for a QT upgrade for MPEG-2 support, or you can install a “QuickTime Replacement” which I did and works fine, no problem with iTunes or anything.
Jeff Pulera
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Make sure that in camera menu, “i.Link convert” if OFF. By default, HDV cameras will want to downconvert HDV to DV output and if that is happening, no capture image when in an HD project.
Also, best to connect and power up camera before starting Premiere, helps that camera is properly initialized with Windows so Premiere sees it properly as an HDV device
Jeff Pulera
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I don’t recall if 2.0 had direct HDV support, it’s possible it won’t work. A PPro CS3 upgrade purchased now also includes free update to CS4 later, may be time to look ahead
Jeff Pulera
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Hi,
Not a Mac user but the data rate for the 103 minutes of content will be around 5300. Also, choosing VBR encoding may be helpful rather than CBR if complex scenes are showing artifacting. Be sure to use Dolby AC-3 audio, PCM audio will take up too much space
Jeff Pulera
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Another tip when using Razor trick – add a cross dissolve at cut point to bring effect in gradually to avoid jump, works well for Color Correction for instance
Jeff Pulera
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Check out products from “Eye Scream Factory”, they have Encore menu sets with matching case inserts and DVD face graphics. Each has many layer set options for different looks and menus are layered, turn layers on/off for customization
Jeff Pulera
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Use block letters, avoid “serif” fonts with the tails and frilly things. Keep colors legal, between 16-235 values, for instance “white” would be 235-235-235. It will look white on TV though it is a light gray. Pure white will cause issues, as will pure colors (255-0-0). The “neon” color looks good on computer, will go nuts on TV screen, mix colors together so they are not too oversaturated. NTSC just doesn’t handle it well.
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Maybe this has changed more recently, but my understanding was that to use CSS you had to submit the project on DLT tape.
The truth is, any 10-year-old with a FREE ripper program can copy a CSS disc in 5 minutes anyway, so I don’t worry about copy protection on DVDs I produce. If someone is determined to make an copy, you can’t stop them.
Of course, if you must have CSS for some reason (client request), then pay no attention to me. If this is for a dance recital or something, then save your money. Print warnings on the disc, that is free.
Jeff Pulera
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Hi Corey,
The truth is, you don’t have to convert to PAL! PAL DVD players will play NTSC DVDs just fine, they are just built that way.
I did a training DVD in NTSC and we have sold copies worldwide without issue.
Jeff Pulera
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I’m a Matrox RT.X2 user, and with this hardware added to PC, keying is REALTIME, along with most other effects. NO RENDER at all, even in HD
Jeff Pulera