Ricky Barrow
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In our tests, we discovered a very small difference in quality of going to progressive between Avid and Sorenson Squeeze. We get slightly better results by doing a video mixdown, applying timewarp and rendering to progressive than we get when we use the deinterlace filter in Squeeze. I’m sure either way is acceptable.
Ricky
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It may not be realistic but I have found it necessary to check Media Creation Setting every time I open a project – it takes all of 3 minutes – 3 minutes saves me much more time and difficulty later on. There may be a solution that I am missing.
Ricky
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TY Job – I’ll definitely use this!
Ricky
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Thank you very much Clem. We typically use Sorenson and at times Adobe Media Encoder. I have not used Compressor, typically if I need to export ProRes I just open the Avid project on a MAC …. those are the only transcoding apps we have. A test file seems the best answer for the wrapper formatting, though I would also like to receive feedback regarding A/V levels. We have a Harris videotek that does show me gamut levels and I have the upper/lower alarms set to their specs.
Audio will be a bit difficult as I have no way to monitor the new loudness level (CALM Act) of -24LKFS – I have read about apps that analyze these things “after the fact” which would allow me to correct before finalizing the file. the specs: Linear PCM (big or little Endian) 48k etc is normal for us but I became a little confused when they start talking 8 channels (even when it is just a 2 channel stereo mix, something about a mono mix on channel 7? Anyway, I very much limited the specs I included in the post (they came from a 67 page document in combination with 3 other documents!!)
The documents sent to me listed 2 options for file formats: 1) ProRes, 1920x1080p, 23.98 DF 2) XDCAM 1280x720p 59.94 DF —– I made decision to with XDCAM to stay on WinPC …. might be easier to go with 1920×1080 23.98 (23.976) and edit on PC then open project and export ProRes in conjunction with Compressor?? I believe I still have that choice as they are recording segments, 5 camera ISO’s and Switched feed this coming weekend ——– I am almost over my head and really need advice!! We are not without our financial limitations as we are a non-profit church organization working on a Christmas Eve special to be used by ABC. The person feeding us information seems to be very controlling and I’ve yet to find the right avenue for contacting someone helpful at ABC.
Anyway – enough of my whining. I appreciate your input and will pursue a contact for sending a test file (they are asking we use Media Monorail).
Thanks again Clem!!
Ricky
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#1 – see this valuable link: https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/145/872857#872863
#3 – make your audio file silent for the first 9 seconds then begin your sound – the audio file should be the same length as the video file.
Ricky
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U may need 2 alt+click (or some function like that) to make the “browse for scc file” field appear in the properties tab
Ricky
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When Shane says “DO the three lines, then chop up the title. Then remove both lines from the first one, remove just one from the second”
– after using “add edit” then go into effect editor and crop up (or down) to “remove” the lines you want removed.Ricky
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Doing as John suggests would give you the possibility of +24
Ricky
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Hopefully helpful if done right:
Ricky
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Thank you both! I am on 7.0.2 PC — I know I haven’t kept up with the learning curve as I must wear many hats. I suspect it is number 2 and/or 3 from Michael’s response. I need to do more homework!
Effect Editor brings up Frame Flex and Clip Source Settings currently are: Raster Dimension 720×486, Image Aspect ratio Custom 1.82:1, Pixel Aspect Ratio 1.23:1
Ricky