[Peter Gruden]

I have just done a few tests with Blackmagic DV codec on Premiere Pro 2 (PAL), with Decklink SP 5.6.
The codec itself works fine, except for a few issues that may not be Blackmagic related.

Video crossfades work in real time, but anything in movement, like crawls or PIP has fields reversed. They have to be rendered for smooth playback.

Another issue that I have is for sure Premiere related: I can control my DV camera over FW but there is no video video input. I had to use Movie Maker to capture video. There is a solution for this problem that some have and others might not have, but I did not look closer into this as I don’t work much with DV. Premiere 1.5 has not seen this issues I beleive.

One big advantage using Blackmagic DV codec is that I can monitor video using component out from Decklink instead of using a DV converter, and another big plus, the video on the monitor and on the computer screen are always synchronized.

Peter

[Peter Gruden]

Yes, it works now, thanks.
I wish all these technical notes were included in the manual.

Also, some kind of audio level monitoring would be very usefull during capturing.

regards,
Peter

PeterG

[Peter Gruden]

What make and model of mixer are you using?

PeterG

[Peter Gruden]

I did export DV video using Blackmagic codec with both Lower, Upper field and No fields setting, and there is no difference between rendered video files. I checked the same frame in all three rendered videos in AE and they look exactly the same on video monitor.

I repeated the test with Blackmagic 8 bit video source which I exported to BM 10 bit video, and again, it does not make any difference, the fields are ok either with Lower or Upper field setting. Premiere just seem to keep the field setting of the incoming video.

File type = Quick Time
Compressor = Blackmagic 8 bit or 10 bit (uncompressed).

If I export the same video from After Effects I can change fileds both on interpret footage or in rendering window, and I can see the result immediately. In Premiere field settings just don’t seem to do anything.

I tend to find the right settings for each combination of software/hardware that I use, and it works everywhere except in Premiere.

thanks,
Peter

[Peter Gruden]

It is possible, but you will probably need a Dolby plug in.

For example, with the AC3 plugin for Steinberg Nuendo, you can directly import AC3 file, and Nuendo will even make a new 5.1 track for you with converted wav’s ready for further editing, or each of the 6 channels will be opened as a separate track. After editing you will be able to encode the track into AC3 again.

Peter

[Peter Gruden]

What kind of room do you have to put your talent in? What size?

Almost any microphone mentioned will work fine in an acousticaly good space.

A small space full of foam is the worst you can do. Rather try to put in some low freq absorbers to kill room modes (100-300Hz)and some hi/mid freq diffusers which will make the voice sound rich without the use of an equalizer. Money spent in acoustic is the best investment you can make, and if the budget is tight you can make the acoustic modules yourself rather cheaply.

It’s funny how most people start with microphones. It is easy to go and buy a new mic, but not so easy to build a proper acoustic space. People who discuss about hi end microphones on pro audio forums usually already have great sounding rooms. Good acoustic to sound is the same as proper light is to video.

good luck