Encoding mpeg2

[oskar_media]

i have this situation that i will be making a video compiled with 24p, 24pa and normal 60i footage all coming from different cameras...dvx100a..gl1 and vx2000....so i was wondering when it comes to encoding to mpeg2 what are the best options......firstly should i encode it all progressive or interlaced.. i am using compressor to encode..
can anyone help me out asap need to start encoding soon
thanks soo much
oskar

 

[Demistate]

What you're going to need to do is make all of your edits in an NLE that supports multiple frame rate files in a timeline, FCP, Adobe, and AVID all support this.

Second is create a timeline that has the highest framerate/settings for your highest framerate footage. For example if its a 30i 1080i project then use the preset for that.

Make sure that all footage thats 23.976 or 24 gets a proper 2:3 pulldown added. Some editors require you to "interprate footage" properly, or possibly have an effect added to it.

TEST ALL OF YOUR MATERIAL ON WHERE YOU PLAN TO SHOW IT, so if its 30i SDTV resolution, test it through the firewire output to a real 30i TV. Make sure the motion looks correct.

When you're ready to encode, just export the file like you normally would, and if you export straight to mpeg-2 for DVD, just make sure the encoding settings on the Mpeg-2 encoder match the settings for your project. (interlaced/progressive/frame size/etc)