Robert Houghton
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I was able to get a decent key using AE’s native Color Range keyer. Keylight is a good tool but it is definitely not a one-click wonder. On a recent project we were forced to abandon it just because it tried to do too much.
-Rob
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Yes, you are correct there. I mistook the AVI export from QT pro for another codec. You are pegged at 4.5 MB a second for DV.
We had to clarify with the client on the AVI export. It turned out to be their generic term for an uncompressed windows media file. That 50MB ceiling they gave you would be possible if you use the AVI file as say a container for a high bitrate .MP4 file. Although honestly you already have that with the H.264 QT file. It sounds to me that they might want the AVI for editing purposes. You may need to clarify that with them for what the purpose of it is. I’m a bit rusty on what you can get for freeware to create that however. Have you checked sourceforge?
-Rob
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We just had to do this for a few contest entries. We ultimately ended up using the AVI DV codec at the highest setting. The file was a fraction of the full AVI size although as was said earlier you might need to adjust either the quality or bitrate settings to fit it into 50MB.
-Rob
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This sounds like a field interpretation problem to me.
What are the Avid’s import settings set to? I’ve encountered strangeness like this when the avid is set to “no fields” in the import settings I believe. This might also be caused by the files you send to the avid if they are 720×540. Also (there’s always multiple possibilities when it comes to field issues) it’s possible that the frame rate is being messed around with somehow.
Avids can import sequential picture files like TIF TGA PSD. This would be a good way to start troubleshooting so that frame rate is eliminated from the “cause” list. Also, see if you get the same problem by rendering with no fields. If it’s still there, the Avid is importing it incorrectly.
Good luck.
-Rob
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Better Open GL implementation, you can distort (i.e. warp) layers of video using a mesh in full 3D. This is doable in AE but you need a plugin for it to work. Also, color correction is a bit more streamlined in Flame. If you get Nucleo Pro for AE you can at least keep working while as many processors you want hum away in the background, rendering.
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If you’re unfamiliar with the ways to do what Dave mentions. You can render out the clip in individual frames (tif, targa, png, etc.) and fix the trouble spots in photoshop by loading each problem frame and the frame before or after it for either cloning or copying purposes. Of course this can be done in AE as well but I would say this version is a bit more old School. 🙂
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check out Syntheyes from ssontech.com we’ve used it on a couple of nice camera matching jobs.
-Rob
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I have had some issues with the “universal crunch” I mentioned above with Avids. There’s always an exception to the rule 😉
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RGB can be touchy without putting a universal clamp on things. However i’m guessing if you bring it into Premiere Pro 2, a universal clamp is what you’re looking for. For that I create an adjustment layer and do this to it:
Levels: Output Black: 16 <> Output White: 235
Hue-Saturation: Master Saturation: -8Of course you can also use color finesse to really make sure trouble colors like reds and blues fall inside the waveform. Sometimes you need to tweak it, especially if you use blending modes.
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I thought it was OSx Version 10.4.9.4.2.1 a.k.a. “Tabby”
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