[Ryan Atkins]

I still see some horizontal lines – is this normal for the conversion. I set the fields to Lower and it seems I’m getting the same results.

[Ryan Atkins]

Evidently not. For me, Compressor by default sets it to Upper. I’m guessing that may be why. I’ll keep you informed when the conversion completes.

Thanks

[Ryan Atkins]

I just tried the exact steps you mentioned, and I saw horizontal lines in my video. Am I doing something wrong, or is this normal for viewing on a standard def TV?

I have 2 links to pictures, to show you what I’m seeing.

https://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6760/picture3rq6.png

https://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2470/picture2qs6.png

[Ryan Atkins]

What about outputting in an HD file, like a QT H.264, or something? Not necessarily for Blu-Ray…mainly to be viewed on a computer, not web.

Thanks,

[Ryan Atkins]

Gottcha, thank you very much for your help.

[Ryan Atkins]

Yeah definitely don’t have the AJA, I’m editing on a MacBook Pro.

So let me get this right, basically capture in HDV 1080i, edit in HDV 1080i, and export to Compressor with a SD DVD setting (90, 120, 150) in 16:9, correct?

When I first started working with HD and interlaced video, I really saw the line breaks…does the output to Compressor and making it a DVD 90 min SD project automatically deinterlace it?

Whats your take on not getting the interlaced fields/deinterlacing?

[Ryan Atkins]

We actually have the Academic version of Final Cut Pro 5 at work (I work at a university) and “academic” just means that you can’t upgrade to the latest version, 6. It has all the same bells and whistles as the regular version, just not upgradeable (as far as I know).

[Ryan Atkins]

Would I then need to edit in HDV 1080i, or could I still use your mentioned format of DVCPro HD? I just don’t remember if that format worked for me or not. I’ve been reading some about Deinterlacing and how it basically replaces the missing lines of resolution when you shoot in interlaced (such as my 1080i), which is what my camera does. My recent deinterlace project looked pretty good.

[Ryan Atkins]

It pretty much all depends on what kind of Mac you want to buy. A desktop (MacPro) will cost at around/at least $2,500. As for price difference, everyone always wants to make an extra buck, so I’m not sure.

[Ryan Atkins]

Thank you. I think with practice and making habits I can get this.