Michael Sacci
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COW Coin
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There is a folded sheet of paper in the box that had the serial numbers on it. It has them listed twice and they are on labels so they can be removed and stuck somewhere else. I always put one of the labels on the DVD envelop of the install disc. I also keep all my software install disc in a signal box. Only thing in my life I have semi-organized.
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Every SD DVD will be 720×480 no other option without going to BluRay DVD
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Definitely not, to get 4 channels of audio on a DV tape you have to lower the quality (from 48 to 32) plus dealing with 2 tapes might be more trouble then what it is worth. Also do you have a DV timeline?
If your original timeline problem was missing render files you must have exported a NON self-contained files. I always set up my ETT project timelines myself. WHY, I want to save a buck. I get charged $150/hr to make tape layoffs (normally going to HD CAM) so I do all the prep work myself. But I also took the time to find out exactly what they need and I give them the cleanest files possible.
When ever I’m dealing with a new service facility I always have a short conversation with them to make sure everything is compatible and I understand what makes their lives easier. A 5 min conversation up front can save a bunch of time and money in the end.
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I do have layoff to tapes done all the time and if YOU send them the right way they are straight forward. Sending a FCP project file with all the edits/graphics/renders is NOT the right way. You have to do a Export to QT SELF-CONTAINED movie and if the facility has FCP (same version or higher then me) I make a ETT project with this solid QT file. If there is a problem the facility can use this file in what ever they need to. But the reason I do the ETT project file is I what to be in control of the bar/tone and slate and not incur any extra time on their part to do the setup.
As for the exports a QT file can have as many audio tracks as you need. You just need to set the export setting to 4 tracks.
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There is never (normally never) a good reason to de-interlace footage that is going on a DVD. TVs are either interlace or made to handle interlace.
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Sounds great, happy to hear that people are actually paying for creating some great stuff.
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There is no such aspect ratio on video video on a DVD is always 720×480 (in NTSC) With 4:3 the pixel aspect is .9 and with 16:9 it is 1.2 but the count is always 720×480. So if you want this look (like most Hollywood movies on DVD) you would should/edit 16:9 (anamorphic if shooting/editing in SD). The you mask to the narrower aspect ratios to achieve the look you want.
The only thing shooting with a anamorphic lens on a 16:9 would do is to optically put the bars on for you. You are still dealing with the chip size and pixel count. What you do gain is a wider field of view when shooting. The problem you are going to run into is finding a lens that is made to do this, I’m sure Paul was working with a bigger budget. So you got gain any resolution with the lens, just the scope of the shoot.
Hope this is at least semi-clear.
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You cannot create Closed Captions within DVDSP, you would need to convert your files to .scc (no idea if this can be done) or get the place that did them to send you scc files (or go to subtitle format). Also DVDSP needs pop on CC. (Verses roll on).
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1st – stop trying to fill the disc, there is no reason to do this.
DD = Dolby Digital = ac3 – stay with this.
IF you can do a CBR (Constant Bit Rate) at 7 Mbps.
This should give you top quality and good playback.
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What is your show length? If the bitrate of 9Mbps fit why in the world would you drop it to 4.7 average.
Yes 9Mbps is too high especially on a DVD-R. Drop it to max of 7.5 Mbps / average of 5.5 Mbps / min of 3.5 Mbps. Also using ac3 audio is very important for getting smooth playback.
It does not matter what this covers on the disc.