Jonathan Ziegler
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Well, I would have processed the video files in photoshop to fit into a 1920×1080 frame cropping the difference between a 3:2 and 16:9 frame. Then load the sequence into AE to get the 15fps then render out to QuickTime (pro res) and finally import to your fcp timeline at 15fps. From there, add your titles, lower-thirds, audio, etc. and run the final thru compressor. I’ve done the majority of my time lapse work this way. For stock I only ever use AE since it just exports straight from the timeline. This a great way to turn time lapse from DSLRs into 4k footage, too.
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I find it best to process all images in photoshop first. Ps is way better at properly resizing images and maintaining quality. I’ve also had luck with After Effects image sequences and QuickTime (after processing in photoshop). Can you post what you have?
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Holy cow, these are the kinds of things I might have asked of DSLRs before I had used them. Exactly what are you shooting? Pro level video, I would skip buying any of it and just rent – sky’s the limit. DSLRs were NEVER meant to do what theyve been asked to do in the last couple years. The fact that they have shaken the video world up is a testament to their overall usefulness, but video on these cameras has largely been an afterthought.
Don’t get rid of your video equipment just yet. Instead rent a 7D, maybe even a 5D Mk II or a T2i, a D5100, GH2, AF100 (I really like this one, but haven’t used the c300 or new Red yet), etc. try em all out first. I only have 2 cameras I actually own now: hero2 from gopro and a canon t2i. All else is rented. Maybe if you count my iPhone? Point is don’t go and buy a new cam with all the bells and whistles until you know what you’re getting.
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Well if they’re coming back they were obviously happy with the first clip. I would use the last price as a jump point. Find out if they think theyll need more clips in the future and negotiate a deal where they agree to buy so many at a discounted price for the year. Negotiating for national rights should be the same as for the MN rights only you have a larger scope. You can always go through places like Getty to find out how they license their stuff and use that as a guide point.
Last, you should have an entertainment attorney (check your state’s bar site for a list) read over and/or write up the details for a licensing agreement. For the money it will be worth it and you can reuse the same stuff later.
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It looks pretty good here, I suspect any of several possibles: 1) if you are on a Mac, try doing a detailed color balance/monitor profile (I have to do this once every couple months to keep color fairly accurate), not sure about PC but I don’t think photoshop has the monitor utility from older versions anymore. 2) monitor could be bad, but not likely, 3) bad compression or over compressed, try uncompressed, Png or tiff to see the difference, 4) switch to a different color profile – may be on srgb so switch to adobe 1998 or another broad-gamut rgb color profile. Can do HSV but you wind up having to convert again later and the same issue happens. Finally, this should have been first, do you see the weird colors when you convert to grayscale? If the colors dissappear, then it’s the file, if the colors stay its likely the monitor.
Jonathan Ziegler
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I still have my reservations about AVCHD, but I’ve used the HMC-150 and I liked it. Mixing footage from the 150 and a Canon 7D and T2i can be challenging with different color spaces, but I convert it all to ProRes422 anyway so it all balances pretty well. Consider renting instead of buying if you’re not sure. If it won’t work for you, there’s no point in getting one and you’re only out a few bucks and a weekend.
Jonathan Ziegler
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Hmm. I guess the answer is “maybe.” I wonder what was the file format? If you have it set to a photoshop PDF then possibly or if you have your compatibility set to a legacy version then maybe… That was normal in older versions of ps where text was uneditable. Check your preferences thoroughly and try trashing prefs, too. Beyond that I’d have to see your setup. That’s a head scratcher.
Jonathan Ziegler
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Would love to see a version of Mac OS for PC platform besides the hackintosh.
Jonathan Ziegler
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First off, do you remember of you got an error about text when you opened the file? If not, double check the font files – make sure they still work. Lastly, is the text layer still showing as a text layer or is it rasterized? Also, simple one, but is the layer locked? Last (should have been first) what version of ps are you using?
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One more thing, footage from 1923 and earlier is generally considered “public domain,” but I strongly suggest purchasing from a stock agency as they will take the brunt of the damage (just to mitigate risk). Also, I’m no lawyer and you should talk to one before using footage that ain’t yours… I’m sure you’ve heard the drill. 😉
Jonathan Ziegler
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