[Rose mary Lalonde]

I agree completely!!! Whenever Adobe has made changes in their non-video programs (such as Photoshop or Illustrator) vital shortcuts were maintained. In times when shortcuts were dropped, they always reappeared again in the next version (due to the outcry of the John Q. Public).

That being said, I have used PremPro CS4 for a few days now, and I’ve dropped it like a hot potato. I initially switched some of my post production from Final Cut to PremPro CS3 and found it saved me quite a big of time because rendering was not required to view HD clips – even when several filters had been applied. Not only is CS4 slow, buggy, and unstable (crashing over and over again), timelines MUST be rendered when layering clips or adding filters – unless of course you are fond of watching your video out of sync with your audio.

All I could think when I excitedly began working with CS4 was, wow – great new interface – hope the rest of it’s as great! NOT! How disappointing and what a waste of money! If I’m going to need to render everything, I will gladly return to Final Cut for all my post production.

[Rose mary Lalonde]

Les,

Try obtaining the download here: https://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/13069

If all else fails, Google “JES Deinterlacer”

[Rose mary Lalonde]

I had this issue and it was totally solved by using a freeware called JES Deinterlacer. I was turned on to this product from a post I placed in this forum that sounded a lot like yours.

This product couldn’t be easier to use and every that looks at my video is just “wowed” by the quality. NO MORE jaggies! You can find it here: https://www.xs4all.nl/~jeschot/home.html. I hope this helps.

[Rose mary Lalonde]

Based on your post, I downloaded this product. I’ve only used it to remove the “jaggies” from my HDV compressed footage and it works like a charm !!!!! I’m very impressed.

[Rose mary Lalonde]

All the info helps. Thank you!

I will try to Frame Controls in Compressor. I’ve tried the DeInterlace filter and it works – to a degree – but I can’t say I’m totally thrilled with the results.

I’m not sure what the frame mode in Sony is. Is it in the camera or in Sony Vegas or in the FCP settings? Could you please elaborate on that for me?

If all else (that doesn’t cost a fortune) fails, I’ll probably have to go the AJA/DVCProHD route. I’m trying to elevate getting involved with AE right now, but that may hold some answers as well.

Thanks again for all your input.

Rosie

[Rose mary Lalonde]

Thanks! This is very helpful to me. I just don’t want to throw bad money after good and I need to know that whatever I purchase, it’s going to give me a saleable finished product.

[Rose mary Lalonde]

Hi Uli,

Thanx for the input, it’s very, very helpful. I’m currently using the de-interlacing feature on Compressor. Works some but not enough. Tell me more about the product you recommend (like where to get it, the cost, etc).