Best Export Settings for DVD

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julzdee

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Hi,
I just recently burned a disc of my short movie and was a bit disappointed in the quality. The edges were not that smooth, and there was interlacing/flicker problems with anything with thin horizontal lines and motion. Also, flicker was a problem in scrolling text, which I understand is a common problem.
My video was shot with a Sony Z7U, using the settings 1080i 24p. I used ClipWrap to convert the files with Apple Intermediate Codec, and then editing on the Apple Intermediate Codec HDV timeline in Final Cut Express. For a better finish, I switched to Final Cut Pro. I exported using QT Conversion to create a file using ProRes 422. I checked the interlace box, since it was shot 1080i. I wasn't sure to leave Gamma on Automatic. Under File size, I selected 1440 X 1080, and deinterlaced the video hoping it would result in smoother edges. I brought the file into DVD Studio Pro where I burned the disc.
Is there a better workflow I should've used? Should I have left interlaced video unchecked? Or deinterlaced video unchecked? Also, I never used Compressor. Would sending it directly to Compressor result in a better finish? Or is Pro Res the way to go? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Julie
 
There is so much wrong with that...I don't know where to start. You went way wrong as soon as you decided to finish on FCP. Everything from that point on is wrong. You interlaced, then deinterlaced, horrible.

Export your final out of FCE, and take that to COmpressor and use the DVD Presets...then take the result into DVD Studio Pro.
 
What ^he said. If you're working from a version earlier than 7 you can go straight to compressor from final cut.
 
Thank you for your responses. I sent the video straight to compressor and selected the best quality 90 min DVD preset. I then brought those files into DVD Studio Pro and burned a DVD. When I played the DVD back on an NTSC monitor, I noticed a thin green horizontal line on the top and bottom of the picture right before the letterbox. I noticed this too when I played the movie in simulator mode on DVD Studio Pro. So instead of going through Compressor, I decided just to export it to a self-contained Quicktime movie using current settings. I took that file and brought it into DVD Studio Pro. The horizontal lines were gone.
 
Actually, I'm still noticing interlace problems even though I didn't change the settings. I noticed it with on a close up shot. The very minimal horizontal lines on the person's shirt were flickering like mad. And in another shot, the top of the line glass was flickering as well. Would deinterlacing solve this?
 
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