[Vic Noseworthy]

Thanks so much, Walter! I did (finally) get the file down from 13 GB to 1 GB by exporting to ProRes422. Job done! Thank you, again!

[Vic Noseworthy]

Thanks, Jim. I found it. However, the ouput file is huge! A 75-second clip in 1920×1080 ProRes is 13GB. The clip is a small segment of a much longer (31-minute) clip, which is only 31 GB. Why, when I rendered the small segment, did it create such a huge file? Is there a way to make it smaller? (Just thought of this: perhaps it’s because of the bit depth setting in AE? It may be set to 16 bit. Could that be it? In the meantime, I’ll check the settings in AE. But, just in case it’s not the cause, any thoughts?)
Thank you, again!
Vic
Update: I checked, and the bit depth setting is set to 8 bit. Any ideas on why the output file is so large? (It’s so large, it won’t even play properly on my computer) Thanks for your thoughts.

[Vic Noseworthy]

Hey, Mark.
Thanks for your insight! FYI: I actually wasn’t assigned this project; rather, I had a call with a request for a quote. So, it was up to me whether I felt I could deliver the product in the format necessary. The potential client was in a hurry for the final project, and given I am busy with other (non-broadcast) jobs, I decided to decline the work. I did anticipate having to do the job more than once in order to meet the specs, and that isn’t something I have time to do right now.
Though, I will definitely be honing my skills/knowledge in the area of broadcast video/audio. Your input here is most helpful.
Having said that, I wonder about video specs, going forward. With everything (or, most everything) going online these days, how will that impact “broadcast specifications” in the future? I really like working to produce online video; specs are far more forgiving, allowing creators/producers more freedom to focus on content. I’m an artist at heart!
And, I agree with the issue of “faking it”. It’s not something I like to do. However, I think it’s necessary to a degree (in any business!) as one gets started; online work is much more forgiving in many regards, and, hence, a little easier to “fake”.
I will get there! I just need to go at my own pace. I don’t like to do work I don’t really understand, so until I have time to really wrap my head around the technical stuff, I’ll ease into it, reading and learning on forums like this, and from folks like you.
On that note, thank you very much for your thoughts and advice!
Vic

[Vic Noseworthy]

Thanks, Shane. Now I don’t feel so dumb. I’ve learned so much over the past 4 years, since I got into doing digital video. But, it seems, the broadcasters are intent on making things daunting. I will persevere. Thanks again.

[Vic Noseworthy]

Hi, again!
I’ve received the specs from the station, and it seems the audio specs are the most daunting (the video specs I believe I understand much better!). The audio specs are as follows:
Audio File Format:
Uncompressed, 8 channel audio, 24 bit @ 48kHz, BWF, mapped into an MXF generic container (as per SMPTE ST 382:2007 standard). All audio channels must be contained within 1 MXF (audio) track.
Channel allocation (Channel Stereo Program):
Track 1: Lo
Track 2: Ro
Track 3: U
Track 4: U
Track 5: U
Track 6: U
Track 7: DV
Track 8: DV

The audio specs are confusing. Any clarification would be appreciated!
Thanks so much,
Vic

[Vic Noseworthy]

Thank you, Ernie! I’ll bear that in mind, for sure.

[Vic Noseworthy]

Thanks, Shane! I’m a bit antsy, but eager to learn. I’m pretty sure the budget is small, so not sure about enlisting hired help. Your advice is appreciated, for sure!

[Vic Noseworthy]

Thanks so much, Mark. I have contacted the station, and they are sending me the specs. Your advice on workflow will definitely help! Much appreciated.
Vic

[Vic Noseworthy]

Hey, Shane. Thanks so much! Very helpful!
Also, I misspoke. I didn’t mean ‘true 30’ fps; I was referring to the footage shot originally at 29.97, which needs no conversion, as compared to the converted footage (shot at 23.98 fps and converted to 29.97). The former I ‘loosely’ referred to as ‘true 30’ (with the latter as ‘converted 30’).
Thanks for all your help! Very much appreciated!
Vic

[Vic Noseworthy]

Thanks so much for your help, Shane. I will be converting some 24 fps footage to 30 fps, combining it with true 30 fps footage, and delivering the final video to the client as 30 fps. Do you know if MPEG Streamclip will do the conversion from 24 to 30? Or, another program?
Thanks again!
Vic