[Jessica Robbins]

Thanks- the real issue, is that- I would like my computer to have as much power as possible and in the right places to increase workflow in AE and PPro with effects and HD footage.

What do I need more of technically speaking- ram, memory, etc and would a better graphics card help?

Thanks again.

[Jessica Robbins]

Thanks for the links guys!

[Jessica Robbins]

Did they include mocha on cs3 or just cs4?
thanks

[Jessica Robbins]

I believe they need to download the software used to read the mxf files at the panasonic site…

[Jessica Robbins]

Thanks Dave and Kevin- wish me “luck” and thanks for the help as always.

[Jessica Robbins]

Here is his email:

“Also, just curious but I’ve created some avi’s that have a frame rate of 29.97 & Video sample size of 24 bit instead of the 30 and 16 you have on yours. It seems as though mine are a little more crisp, can set up yours with those specs? I would think there would be any noticeable difference between the 29.97 & the 30 frame rates, but figure there is between the 16 & 24 Video sample size.”

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This is for a outdoor display sign that requires a 280 x 512 sq pixel size and only take uncompressed AVIs. I sent the client several tests and the only one that works “satisfactorily” is the render I make in after effects and then encode via quicktime pro to AVI (uncompressed). The manual itself only states in must be in 29.97/30 fps and uncompressed AVI. I even spoke to the manufactuered to see if there were in bitrates to stick to- and thay of course said “i dont think so.”

This client is just one of those that really thinks he knows things about video and make me second guess myself. He says his images are “crisper” and I only assume they are crisper becuase they are rendered out on a PC>PREMIERE>AVI instead of what i do (MAC>QT PRO>AVI). I am also guessing that they are perfectly fine- as I see them on my computer here and they play great.

He has premiere and plays around with things. The manufacturer sent him this file and he opened it in premeiere and took a screen grab
(335_avifilespec.jpg.zip) See how it says “depth 24” (which from the above comments means it is 8 BIT? correct?

If you guys have any more advice on this subject- that would be great. I think it might come down to diplomatically explaining this to the client. And taking out my frustration on a punching bag.

[Jessica Robbins]

Thanks.

[Jessica Robbins]

Well, I did get in touch the the company. It is an LED product with a 512 x 280 size. They said anything larger than that would be cropped off.

thanks for the info about viewing length.

[Jessica Robbins]

Dave,

I am totally on the same page as you on this. I just needed to make sure I was not crazy.

The set-up is the daktronics display which asks for video at 512 x 280. The actual display is close to 6 feet wide by 6.5 feet tall. The client is concerned with “crispness” of course.

Would making a the video bigger res help this situation. The file is uncompressed and I think the client is just getting things mixed in his head. It should come out crisp if I use the uncompressed AVI at the dimensions the guide calls for correct?

I am of course going to contact the display company and look into it.
Thanks for everything as always.
-Jessica

[Jessica Robbins]

Thanks everyone for your help! It seems their display program was able to read the direct export as avi from AE.