Shvr
Forum Replies Created
-
Yeah – but much lower quality – right?
-
Here’s what I use:
DGIndex to read the MPEG and create an index file (*.d2v) which I then open in VFAPI Reader. VFAPI works as a frame server, creating a virtual avi file which can then be edited in PP or AE or anything. Google DGIndex and VFAPI and you’ll find the downloads – both freeware.
-
Better yet, frame serve your mpeg to PPRO. Saves on space and logistics. I use DGIndex to create a reference file that I load into VFapi, which creates a virtual avi that I can then edit on PPRO.
-
Yeah – good one. Just make sure you have the latest firmware version. In your case, aside from careful authoring, media is the likely culprit when it comes to imcompatibility. I would burn on HP or TDK media to ensure highest compatibility. You can buy TDK printable discs bulk spindles at costco for about .45 each. You can find them even cheaper on the internet.
-
Well, if you are using the HP 200 (E/I) make sure you have the latest firmware updates. My first DVD burner was the 200E and it had horrible compatibility out of the box until I upgraded the firmware.
-
For a 90 minute show, you’ll want to encode at an calculated bit rate of about 6548 kbps, that’ll let you encode dolby audio of 224 kbps. If you have alot of menus and stills, you may want to reduce the encoded size a bit to leave some wiggle room. Google search for a bitrate calculator to help you there.
Most DVD authoring programs will not re-encode already compliant MPEG2, so don’t worry about that.
-
You’ll want to export your Premier project as a MPEG2 using the Adobe Media Encoder. THey have pre-sets, or you can customize to your preference. You could also export an AVI and then encode that in a stand alone encoder like Cinemacraft or Compressor. But I’ve found Adobe’s built encoder works fairly well on short projects.
On Windows, DVD programs abound – Edobe Encore will do want you want so will DVD Lab Pro.
If you do not have too many copies to put out, duping your own will save you some money. But if you to produce quantity (in excess of 100 copies or so?) Then definitely go with a duplicator.
-
Aspect ratio issues have been the biggest complaint I have had over the last year (it used to be non-playing discs – but that’s gone away since most folks have newer players.)More and more folks want their video in widescreen, yet don’t seem to have the proper settings on either their display or DVD player. I actually include an instruction on the DVD label itself now. “This DVD is formatted to display 16:9 aspect ratio. Your display equipment may require adjustment to show the proper aspect ratio.”
-
I like Panasonic – but the GS models are all strictly consumer, with little control over lens, white balance or aspect. You need to explore the DV PROLINE HERE to really get the kind of control you need for pro work. My favorite SD 3 chip in my arsenal now is my Panasonic DVC30 – it’s rugged and performs well.
-
Here’s VFAPI:
https://www.doom9.org/Soft21/SupportUtils/VFAPIConv-1.05-EN.zipDGindex is pretty straight forward. Open you mpeg, select your clip, save your file, then open that file in VFAPI and you’ll be frameserving.