[Vic Noseworthy]

Hi again, Craig.
And, thanks again for the info. I’m about to do some test shooting using a slower shutter speed to see if that helps. I’ll continue to keep the frame rate as high as I can (as you mentioned, I’ve been shooting at i60, so that’s not likely causing my problem).
You mentioned it’s a good idea to all use manual settings on the Vixia. I will set the camera to ‘shutter priority’, and use 1/30 sec. The camera then sets the aperture. (Though, there is still some control over the “exposure”, but I don’t know if the adjustment is for the gain or the aperture…? The manual isn’t clear on this. In any case, I’ll use 1/30 sec.)
You were wondering about my ‘target frame size’ and the kind of de-interlacing I used. The de-interlacing was done right in Final Cut Express, so whatever that program uses is what was used. I don’t believe it gave me various options. As for target frame size, I’m not quite sure what you mean. I mentioned previously that my settings of output into Flash included a resolution of 640×360. Is this what you mean?
I will play around with some of the compression settings once I’ve done some testing with my camera settings. In the meantime, thank you again for your kind assistance.
Vic

[Vic Noseworthy]

Hi Craig.
Thanks for your response. I’ve been sizing up my original footage, and I’m pretty sure the problem is originating there. I do see the same ‘staccato’ effect in my pans. That’s why I was thinking the problem is with the type of camera (CMOS). I’m wondering would a higher end CMOS camera lessen or eliminate the problem. At the same time, I do see similar ‘artifacts’ in much of the online footage I see. That’s why I wonder if I’m just expecting too much?
As for my compression settings, I went with a preset with Sorenson Squeeze, and the settings are as follows (it’s been awhile since I posted that video, so I hope I’m correct here):
Data Rate: 480 Kbps for video; 64 Kbps for audio (sample size 16, 22050; stereo seems to be the only choice)
Framerate is 1:1 (and my original was shot in 1080i60)
I compressed for Flash 8 using On2VP6Pro (2-pass VBR)
Keyframe every 60
I hope this helps. Though, as I’ve said, I’m thinking it must be in the way the original footage was captured. I will try 1080p30 and see how it looks.
You mentioned that a number of things could cause the staccato effect. Can you be more specific?
Thanks very much for your help.
Vic

[Vic Noseworthy]

Hey Annie,
Thanks for your input regarding third party sellers of Adobe’s Creative Suite. I’m interested in purchasing CS4 and, like others, am finding the difference in price between third party sellers and Adobe to be unbelievable. For example, Adobe charges about $1,700, while some companies sell it for around $550. How can there be so much difference? If this is legit, wouldn’t I be crazy to pay $1,700??? Are these companies selling illegal copies, or just out to rip me off? I mean, what’s up? I really want to order the program(s), but don’t know what to do. Any thoughts? Do you know how these third party companies can sell for so much less?
Thanks so much!
Vic