[Scott David]

I exported the video as Quicktime movie with
-Codecs: H.264, AAC, Timecode
-Color profile: SD (6-1-6)
-Dimensions: 720 x 480.

The quality is pretty good except at points where there are rapid movements then the picture appears to be a little pixelated. Maybe I should use some sort of different setting?

[Scott David]

I just want to clarify. After I import the mini dv tape and I am ready to export, I want to make sure I am creating a replica copy of the mini dv tape for archiving purposes without any loss of quality(later in life maybe edit or just having an original version of the tape). Could I just keep the default settings or check “Match Sequence Settings” and that will create an identical digital copy of the mini dv tape?

For viewing on my media devices I think Greg’s directions are great.

[Scott David]

Thanks Greg for the reply! You gave me a lot of information. I have been doing some research and it appears a 1 hr uncompressed avi file can take up as much as 120 gbs. I am guessing I probably do not need that level of quality, although I am considering just buying a hd just for the tapes that are family movies and exporting as uncompressed avi. Maybe I am just wasting money and uncompressed is not going to make a difference? So I guess mp4 with H.264 is the best codec for my situation. I am going to give it a try tonight and see what happens. Thanks.