[Scott Day]

Thank you Brad, great advice.

Scott

Scott Day FilmWorks

[Scott Day]

Thanks Brad,

Great article, found answers to some of the problems. I am curious about the Dual layer single side DVD. From FCP I exported a 1280×720 89.13 gig file to QT. I added this asset into DVD-StudioPro after processing, it shows the asset as 83.01 gig.

Although the settings are set for DL the estimated size in the inspector shows 3.8 gigs. I would like to understand the process of using the full capacity of the dual, especially if there is improvement to the finished DVD quality. I also had the same QT asset in compressor and created a mpeg2, H264, all created large gig files and once imported into DVDSP they were reduced to under 4 gigs. The resolution has also been reset to 720x480i? I am happy to see the result as it plays well on set top and computer, I just cant help but wonder how to process the big video files so that I can use the 7-8 gig DVD’s and if there is an advantage. So much conflicting info out there.

I am trying to hone in on a workflow that works for me. I am shooting DVCPROHD720p60 on a Panasonic HVX200a and searching for the best possible DVD output for clients. As I am learning Motion, I have been working with 1920×1080 frames and importing them into the FCP timeline. Should I reduce the motion size to more closely match the Panasonic source of 960×720 to gain better text rendering?

I hope this is no to vague for an engineer type.
Thanks,

Scott

Scott Day FilmWorks