Downloads! 720p60 .mts native files

[Ian-T]

Are you on a PC? If you are looking for free versions try Lagarith Lossless or maybe even HuffYUV (Lagarith is more preferrable).

I would also look into Morgan JPEG2000 which is a wavelet codec like Cineform but not nearly as fast or as expensive.

I've used all of those as intermediaries in the past myself. It's just Cineform plays back faster.

[J Davis]

What compressed format are you guys using for render? I test rendered one short clip less than 1 minute long with uncompressed format and the file size is 5 gb.

I use FCP so I render out to Prores.
No need to render to Prores HQ as AVCHD is 8bit anyway
(unless you plan on some serious color work)

[billy fattey]

I use FCP so I render out to Prores.
No need to render to Prores HQ as AVCHD is 8bit anyway
(unless you plan on some serious color work)

I did a test yesterday of Prores 422 HQ, standard, and LT footage transcoded from .mts in FCP. I put all three clips into after effects and extremely pushed and pulled the colors. I noticed no difference at all. In fact I even used "difference" as the blending mode and not a single pixel lit up. So for now I'm transcoding to Prores LT as the files are half the size of HQ. If anybody knows of something I'm missing I'd love to hear about it.

[J Davis]

I did a test yesterday of Prores 422 HQ, standard, and LT footage transcoded from .mts in FCP. I put all three clips into after effects and extremely pushed and pulled the colors. I noticed no difference at all.

That sounds about right.
Only need to start with a prores HQ base if you need tp use AE to add gradients or smoother than 8bit comp elements.

[billy fattey]

That sounds about right.
Only need to start with a prores HQ base if you need tp use AE to add gradients or smoother than 8bit comp elements.

I forgot to mention I was working in 16 bit mode in AE.

[sammysammy]

J Davice, If I may ask. Do you use a lens hood on your 50mm, the reason im asking is because im having lots of flare and glare (or reflection) when using my 50mm 1.4 nikon, and also the 1.8 , almost always when i have a direct light coming into the lens , i see it mostly at night..Just thought maybe you can guide me and let me know if the hood makes that go away (in your case) and if yes, which one do you recommend buying

[J Davis]

J Davice, If I may ask. Do you use a lens hood on your 50mm, the reason im asking is because im having lots of flare and glare (or reflection) when using my 50mm 1.4 nikon, and also the 1.8 , almost always when i have a direct light coming into the lens , i see it mostly at night..Just thought maybe you can guide me and let me know if the hood makes that go away (in your case) and if yes, which one do you recommend buying

I don't have any hoods. Sometimes I use a mattebox + top flag but not often. Some nikon lenses will give more flare and ghosts than others. If you are shooting nikon there are great reviews here
http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html
(click on lenses on left column )

[Chandu Gorla]

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Hi, I am new to this site, and also starting to learn video editing as a hobby (mainly home movies of my family). I bought the GH1 recently, and am trying to render 720-60p clips into 720 30p mp4 format using Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9. However, the output playback is not very smooth (a bit jerkey). I have tried the following project properties: HDV 720-30p, as well as "Match Media Settings". I am using "Sony AVC @ 10 Mbps" for output.

Rendering using Sony Vegas Pro 9 (free trail version) works much better, and gives a far better output.

Question: Which version of Sony Vegas are you using, and can you suggest any improvements to my workflow using Vegas Movie Sudio platinum 9? I do not feel like spending $500-$600 on Vegas Pro 9.

Thanks