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lookwhoiknow
09-23-2006, 04:57 PM
Hi,

I am one of those weird Linux guys that is using MainActor 5.5 for editing. I am new to the program so I thought I would ask what sounds right here for the import and export settings. When I have the DV file on the pc I can import it into the program using 6 options; no fields (progressive), upper field, lower field, deinterlace (use upper field, discard lower), deinterlace (use lower, discard upper, or deinterlace (use both fields). Then when I export the file after editing I can choose either no fields, upper fields first, or lower fields first.
Now I think it should be progressive to lower fields, but I am not totally sure. I need to know before starting to edit a lot of stuff, and the pc monitor makes it more difficult being that it is progressive so I have to look at the annoying jagged edges and weird blurs. So if anyone knows I would appreciate the help. Thanks.

lookwhoiknow
09-23-2006, 05:57 PM
Well I just tried an import of 16:9 lower field and exported as lower fields first, and viewed it. It looked great. So perhaps that is the best way of doing this. Any suggestions would still help though to back me up or not.

lookwhoiknow
09-25-2006, 01:36 PM
anyone? Someone must know

greeches
09-28-2006, 01:54 PM
I have no experience on this. I would assume keep them the same in and out and you should be safe!

lookwhoiknow
09-28-2006, 08:49 PM
Ok thanks greeches