HELP ME GET "Diner for Two" TO THE SCREENING!

Okay do this.. when you captured the footage... it should have saved and logged the files into whatever folder you designated the capture scratch. Open one of those files in to QuickTime, and then click "Command + i" to get info on the video file. Screen shot that window so I can see what your settings are.
 
blindbuzta said:
Okay do this.. when you captured the footage... it should have saved and logged the files into whatever folder you designated the capture scratch. Open one of those files in to QuickTime, and then click "Command + i" to get info on the video file. Screen shot that window so I can see what your settings are.
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Quick Time won't recognize the MXF file. Can't open it.
 
ah... so you edited natively. okay, so export using DVCPro NTSC and make sure your quality settings are at the highest and the resolution is at the 1280x720 and you should be good to go.
 
Not sure if this helps but....

Is there a setting to export same as timeline? For example Im on FCP, and I can just export my DVCProHD timeline as DVCProHD. My TRT is about 5:30 and the export was 2.3 GB, as you would expect for 720P, and I dont have to fiddle with any settings.
 
blindbuzta said:
ah... so you edited natively. okay, so export using DVCPro NTSC and make sure your quality settings are at the highest and the resolution is at the 1280x720 and you should be good to go.
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And export as what? Are you referring to when I export it as a mov and see the following window
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Because when I go that route and choose the option "Apple DV/DVCPRO - NTSC" it won't allow me to take the resolution any higher than 720x480.

Honestly it seems that the h.264 codec is the only option that'll work. Is there a problem with that codec? Also, I'd like to complain that the mods never mentioned any sort of format for these to be, avi, mov, whatever. This is so frustrating.
 
The h.264 codec, from what i understand, is designed for web compression, so the resolution of the picture blown up to any large scale will likely suffer.

I'd try to encode with MPEG2-DVD and adjust the bitrate to the highest setting that will still allow the file to fit on the disc -- the length of the movie will determine what rate you'd use, so you'll have to employ some math to figure it out.

Unless there's an easier way -- which I'm sure there is. Anyone?
 
armisiano said:
And export as what? Are you referring to when I export it as a mov and see the following window
3728619770_383dc9a165_o.jpg


Because when I go that route and choose the option "Apple DV/DVCPRO - NTSC" it won't allow me to take the resolution any higher than 720x480.

Honestly it seems that the h.264 codec is the only option that'll work. Is there a problem with that codec? Also, I'd like to complain that the mods never mentioned any sort of format for these to be, avi, mov, whatever. This is so frustrating.
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That same thing happens to me when I export in DV/DVCPRO so I know your pain. Though H264 is a web HD setting I've projected it many times on a 720P projector, and it has looked excellent. For what it's worth. Just make sure your gamma settings are accurate, etc.
 
Dude, Zak says they also take MXF files, so you can export to the P2 Format. I'm exporting tonight and will let you know my settings.

Were you editing in 960x720 or 720x480? You might have had so scale down if it was 720 NTSC.
 
armisiano said:
Also, I'd like to complain that the mods never mentioned any sort of format for these to be, avi, mov, whatever. This is so frustrating.
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it's there in plain english...
We are accepting media up to and including 1080p HD in the native framerate (preferably 24p) and mastering codec of your choice: ProRes, DVCPRO HD, XDCAM, etc.
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you also missed this part...
Send any QUESTIONS to Zak Forsman.
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I will gladly advise and guide you thru exporting this. As stated in the official thread, it's your choice. I can handle just about anything you throw at me. even uncompressed if you have no other option. DNxHD is the only one that would be a problem but you're not on an Avid. I've given you a huge variety of options. you can more or less send anything you want. The image and sound quality of your screening is entirely in your hands. Own it.
 
Alright. It's done.

I've exported as a mov, full resolution, yes I used the H.264 codec, but the bit rate is at it's highest setting 144,000 kbps and it looks and sounds rather good, and thefile is only about 1.4 gigs. I think that'll be fine. If I had an external hard drive to ship out I would a big uncompressed 23 gig avi, but that's not gonna happen.

I am satisfied with the results, let us allow this thread to now die.

Thank you all for your help. I greatly appreciate it. Heck, that's why we're here. Take care, I look forward to seeing many of you at the screening.
 
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