[Matt Jones]

Thanks so much,

I’ve done some tests with a recent commercial I’ve done (with ProRes) and it looks really good. Only problem is I’m getting some interlacing where there was none on the source. I suspect its unavoidable.

[Matt Jones]

Excellent,

I spoke with an editor friend of mine who suggested either sending off flash drives with the HQ files or burning dual-layered DVDs for each episode.

If i do choose to send off flash drives for each episode, should I still use the Apple ProRes codec? Other specifics specs I should use?

Thank you guys so much for your answers. I am new to this type of output(broadcast tv), so any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Matt Jones]

Thanks again,

but the bad news is my boss wants it to be outputted back to minidv, so we can pay a guy to do the transfer to Beta.

Can I still utilize ProRes to MiniDv?

[Matt Jones]

Thanks,

I do have the producers guide, and will follow their specs closely. I was simply wondering if there were any tricks to output the footage itself (outside of levels, color bars…etc) for max quality. Thanks for the responses guys, much appreciated!

[Matt Jones]

Thanks for the responses,

I have only done commercials and PSAs for local stations, as far as, broadcast work goes.

I do have the networks producer guidelines book, but was just curious if there were any “secret” output tricks I could use to get max quality.

Thanks