DVX100 to progressive scan 16x9 DVD?

[mbelli]

Okay, so much info, so little time -- lots of scattered stuff all over the place.

My question is, what is the best method to produce a progressive scan 16x9 DVD using the DVX100/100a?

I want the best quality for a Samsung high def DLP display to be used at a conference and the video I'm producing is a 10-minute corporate spot which includes talking heads and B-roll montage sequences (fast action, cut to music). The video is going to be well-lit, incorporates dolly shots and so forth.

So basically I want the best quality from the DVX100 going to DVD, and I want it to look cinematic, like if originating from 16mm color negative.

Here's the specific questions I have:

What is the basic workflow from camcorder to DVD in a Windows XP based system. That is, what is the best set of tools. At my disposal I have:

- Premiere Pro 1.5 and Vegas 5
- Ulead DVD Workshop 2, Adobe Encore 1.5
- Canopus Procoder 2

Will the above do the trick, any ideas on general settings or just opinions and tips?

Now to specifics:

- do I shoot 24 fps advanced or normal? Does it make a diff if I'm only going to progressive scan DVD and not film? Some say 30p is better then 24 fps. Any opinions? What is the best progressive mode on the VX100 and are there any camera tweaks I should look into?

- 16x9 seems simple enough, I'll squeeze it and for now, forget about an anamorphic adaptor

- once I shoot progressive, is there a trick to digitizing into Premiere Pro or Vegas? Why is Panasonic in love with Final Cut Pro? I noticed Premiere Pro has a 24p preset, what about 30p?

- once, edited I have to MPEG2 in progressive mode. How is this accomplished in comparison to normal MPEG encoding?

- do most authoring programs understand progressive MPEG2 streams, and is it just a matter of inporting the clip and authoring/burning ?

Now, as I haven't tested yet -- how much better is a progressive VX100/DVD then interlaced? Do producer's who shoot progressive VX100/DVD output, really see a substantial difference in quality?

Lastly, how does a progressive scan VX100/DVD play on normal interlaced sets and on normal interlaced DVD players?

Thanks in advance.


MB

 

[Mike_Donis]

Re: DVX100 to progressive scan 16x9 DVD?

I hate to sound cynnical - but if you do a search you'll find answers to all these questions, they've been dicussed in the past. :-/

 

[Barry_Green]

Re: DVX100 to progressive scan 16x9 DVD?

My question is, what is the best method to produce a progressive scan 16x9 DVD using the DVX100/100a?

DVX100 with anamorphic adapter, 24PA/THIN, edit in Vegas 5, burn the DVD in DVD Architect 2.0.

Here's the specific questions I have:

- do I shoot 24 fps advanced or normal? Does it make a diff if I'm only going to progressive scan DVD and not film?

Use 24PA for a 24P-timeline edit.

Some say 30p is better then 24 fps. Any opinions?

30P means a little less strobing. 24P means more filmlike look. Your choice.

- 16x9 seems simple enough, I'll squeeze it and for now, forget about an anamorphic adaptor

Then you're ignoring one of your basic premises, which is that you want the "best quality widescreen". But shooting squeeze is easier. Again, your choice.

- once I shoot progressive, is there a trick to digitizing into Premiere Pro or Vegas? Why is Panasonic in love with Final Cut Pro? I noticed Premiere Pro has a 24p preset, what about 30p?

Just use Vegas. Its 24P integration is perfect, you will have absolutely no hassles, no qualms, no problems.

- once, edited I have to MPEG2 in progressive mode. How is this accomplished in comparison to normal MPEG encoding?

Just use Vegas. It's one click.

- do most authoring programs understand progressive MPEG2 streams, and is it just a matter of inporting the clip and authoring/burning ?

Just use Vegas plus DVD Architect. They're perfectly integrated, you can easily make a 24P progressive DVD instantly, and you can even set chapter points in Vegas and DVD Architect will know about 'em and automatically encode them in the DVD.

Now, as I haven't tested yet -- how much better is a progressive VX100/DVD then interlaced?

Progressive 24P lets you fit 20% more on the disc, or use a higher bitrate (less compression).

Do producer's who shoot progressive VX100/DVD output, really see a substantial difference in quality?

You'll see a substantial difference if you play it back on a progressive display. It'll be quite a bit more filmlike because there won't be any fields/interlace artifacts at all, just a stream of pure 24P progressive frames.

Lastly, how does a progressive scan VX100/DVD play on normal interlaced sets and on normal interlaced DVD players?

Just like any Hollywood movie. THey're all encoded as 24P/progressive.





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[Mike_Donis]

Re: DVX100 to progressive scan 16x9 DVD?

...Or you could just wait for Barry to answer.  He's a nice guy and definitely knows his stuff  ;D

 

[HorseFilms]

Re: DVX100 to progressive scan 16x9 DVD?

[quote author=Mike_Donis link=board=Events;num=1098898959;start=0#3 date=10/27/04 at 12:28:21]...Or you could just wait for Barry to answer.  He's a nice guy and definitely knows his stuff  ;D[/quote]
You can say that again. It's because of guys like him that guys like me don't have to go to film school. I just come here.