Jurgen Hoppe
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You can just do a self-contained QT movie (export QT, current settings) and start from there. If you are not able to save a QT file on your disk, you have definitely setting problem or your disk is full.
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Well, Firestore seems to be one of the best options. Here are some pros and cons. We worked with the FS-4 Pro for 3 years without problem and still do. Get the larger batteries, it saves hassle.
Now, Firestore claimed that by upgrading the FS-4 you are able to shoot directly mov. files. This is not the case, you still have to go with m2t files. Only some models do that and not with all JVC cameras. Firestore refunded our upgrade (we worked with GY-HD200) but never updated their info for future users. Ask Firestore before purchase. Also we had to replace the firewire connector of the camera once. When you work in the field the connecting cable can break the connector in the camera easily. -
When your DVD is ready and it has been “built” select “Format” and you will see at the bottom “Output device”. Here you can choose where to you want the disc to be burned.
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Try following. Calculate best conversion of your QT movie at https://dvd-hq.info/bitrate_calculator.php
Then drag QT file to compressor MPEG-2 Program Stream. In the inspector section select stream usage “SD DVD” and in “quality” you write results of Average and Maximum Bit rate indicated by the online calculator and do a MPEG-2 file (m2v). The you throw your QT file again into the compressor and do an AC3 audio file. Import assets to DVDSP and create your DVD. This workflow might workout better. -
Depends on what you are going to do with the film. Obviously for film transfer you would shoot on 24p otherwise you need also an extra transfer, which isn’t inexpensive.
If you are going for TV or DVD you’ll shoot on 25p. For internet it doesn’t matter. If you want to use it for transfer and TV, it’s better to shoot on 24p.
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Hi Markus, don’t worry too much. After all your creative part is still most important, the rest is just a question of your budget. As there are so many options these days, start thinking about buying a camera with optional harddisk recording as VCRs are definitely a budget issue. Sometimes it’s better to spend more money on the camera and GOOD lenses rather than spending the money just to feed the footage to a computer.
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As the Blu-Ray will be a commercial product it has to be done by a licensed Blu-Ray authoring facility. That’s all ok. I just try to understand how it works with Blu-ray.
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Well, I just wonder how it works with the different frame rates then. As Blu-Ray region A1 (USA) uses 29.97 and region B Europe 25fps. Obviously the movie industry starts from 24fps, so how they are able to create region free Blu-Rays? For sure, there is somewhere a simple answer.