[Tim Kolb]

From a completely personal standpoint, I find JVC Broadcast monitors to be very cost-effective, but very green. I don’t know what it is, but MAN those things are green. I use Sonys and have been very happy with their value over time.

Waveform/vectorscope: You do have these inside PPro, but I only REALLY trust an external scope myself. There are several types of older analog scopes still kicking around used. I might check into that, otherwise, if you have adequate funds, something like a Hamlet unit that just puts the signal onto any video monitor might be good for you as you can replace the video monitor when you need to, but the expensive measurement equipment is separate.

The ADVC100 is a good box. We have several and I use them al the time, including for very large live events…they’re dependable and clean. I have an ADVC500 as well which I like and we use frequently for DV<>Beta SP dubbing. The box I’d recommend currently would be the SD Connect from Convergent Design (there is a forum here on the Cow). I have had excellent luck with ours, and you have the capability to handle any sort of SD analog signal and RS422 deck control as well as SDI…all through the FW port on your computer. You can also use it to feed your video monitor and scopes.

Hopefully, some of that is helpful.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[Redgum] “Maybe Avid has taken over Adobe and are selling their own version 2 of Premiere. Sorry, we’re quickly approaching the industry “funny” season.”

Yes we are indeed… Liquid Premiere Express Edition Pro with Mojo I/O coming to a dealer near you. It has so many features…you’ll need a week just to launch the app.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[Richard Milner] “When translated into English, it said that it would be available in 7 to 10 days. Let see how accurate they are.”

Hmmm… interesting. Let’s just say that I would be surprised to see that happen.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[Don Huckleberry] “TimK – maybe he is just assuming it’s a trial that’s limited. I am pretty sure that the there are some free plugins (the cycore I think, with Mr. Mercury and particle playground) that come with AE that are limited to DV rez.”

I guess I’ll buy that… But as far as I know, Steady Move isn’t limited in this way.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[Steve Eisen] “Qulifications for a wedding videographer. Know how to turn camera on and press record. No experience necessary!

Corporate world, experience needed. Get educated.”

I’d be careful about this sort of characterization. Many wedding videographers I know make more money than I do and do very artful production. Most of what they shoot is a one-time thing and most of what I do can be repeated until it’s right.

I’ve also seen my share of corporate videographers who don’t have the foggiest clue…

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[Redgum] “I ordered the Adobe Suite today for a client and was told it is no longer available. Wonder what that means?”

All that means is that product replacement must be close enough where Adobe decided not to do another manufacturing run…I doubt it can be used to extrapolate a date.

I would think that the sales channel still has inventory…someplace.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

Hi Jack…

Actually, you called it. Look in the timeline window on the left under the timecode display…there’s a button that looks like a magnet…(SNAP)

…and they shall stick like a magnet once again.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[Redgum] “Don’t let Tim see this. He may have some influence at the Adobe factory!”

Oh, I do…the receptionist who screens me from reaching anyone important knows me very well!

🙂

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[Richard Milner] “Well the end of the year is approaching fast. If as Lyn N has suggested that Adobe tends to release stuff before the end of the year, that window is now open.”

Hmmm…I’ve not known Adobe to release on a calendar schedule. This release will come out when it’s ready…

Those that know have signed an NDA…and I believe I’ve heard that revealing you’ve signed the NDA…violates the NDA.

🙂 I don’t know that I’d get too wound about it until there’s an announcement.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[Bryan Sykora] “MPEG specs are below:

* MPEG files must be encoded as a Transport Stream.
* Elementary Video stream must be Main Profile High Level MP@HL 4:2:0.
* Elementary Audio Stream must be AC3 encoded.
* Transport stream packet size is 188bytes. This is the standard size,
although some encoders generate
packets of 204 bytes. The extra data contains error detection
information, used for satellite transmission.
* Stream must start with an I frame and finish on a 188 bytes packet
boundary.
* The two most popular resolutions supported are 1920 x 1080 x 59.94
interlace and 1280 x 720 x 59.94
progressive.
* Recommended Video PID numbers are 17, 33 & 49. Audio PID numbers are
video PID + 3. Try to ensure
that all files are encoded with the same PID. MediaSonic normally use
49.
* The standard ATSC bit rate is 19.39Mb/s. Higher bit rates up to 50Mb/s
can be accommodated.25Mb/s is
an excellent compromise between image quality and file size (storage).
* It is preferable to use closed Group of Pictures (GOPs) if this option
is available with the encoder. The
preferred, though not required, GOP size is 15 frames. This provides a
good compromise between
compression and random access in the stream.
* A GOP pattern containing I, B & P frames will provide the most
efficient compression.
I B B P B B P… generally produces good results.
* Each GOP should contain a sequence header.”

It looks to me like your client wants you to encode their distribution file for them. a 19+ Mb transport stream MPEG2 is typical of satellite transmission files (as the spec indicates). I would think the applications mentioned would play it, or POSSIBLY something that would handle HDV might load it, though the framesize/datarate combo is not HDV spec.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net