Best HDV to SD DVD workflow?

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kellyboy

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Hello all,

I want to get the best possible image as I can when I make an SD DVD using HDV material. I use Vegas 5, Cineform Connect HD and a JVC HD100U.
Here's what I do now:

Capture the HDV footage with HD Link. It converts it the HD Avi files.
I set Vegas to the HD 24p template in the properties with pull down removal allowed. I drag in the HD AVI files and edit them, so up to this point they are still at full rez.
Then, I render it out as a DVD Architect NTSC file and burn the DVD.
Am I doing this right? Getting the maximum quality? Spot, I know you'd know the answer to this.

Thanks,

Kelly
 
You're doing it just right, except be SURE you use the BEST setting on render when down converting.
 
Spot, I am currently doing the same in 25p and I have a really dumb question to ask, so please do not be too hard on me.

Why if HDV is native 16:9 is the pixel aspect ratio on capture through HDConnect 1440 x 1080 (4:3) ? Is it because the 16:9 image is squeezed into a 4:3 pixel structure?
 
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