Mpeg-2

[dvpixl]

forgive me if this was brought up before...

but how do i get mpeg 2 output for fcp 5?
or can I use mpeg 4 for DVD as well?

thanks

 

[macs]

mpeg 2 for dvds.

go to file, export, using quicktime conversion, and select mpeg2

then clic on option to set up your export .

 

[discs of tron]

no, use compressor.

 

[235 Studios]

no, use compressor.

Yes, compressor is your friend. Learn how to play well with compressor and you'll get better results then a direct export.

Here is a great article on using compressor to get mpeg-2:
http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/compressor_warmouth.html

 

[dvpixl]

hmm.. the problem is that i dont see the option for mpeg-2. it's like it's missing or something... help?

 

[NoahK]

Export to QuickTime using Current Settings, then open in Compressor and use one of the MPEG-2 presets.

-Noah

 

[dvpixl]

right. i figured that's the best option thanks guys.

 

[discs of tron]

noah-
is there a qualitative difference between what you just described vs just going direct to compressor from within your fcp project? if so, i'd like to know about it. thanks.

 

[dvpixl]

another question is, is it faster to compress to MPEG-2 using the exported out to current settings?

 

[kylelewis1]

I don't see the need to go to quicktime first if you can go directly into compressor. It works well for me.

 

[NoahK]

You can go directly into Compressor and there is actually a slight increase in quality because you're sending the original media from the timeline rather than a recompiled version. I like to do it so that I'll have a full resolution DV version in addition to the MPEG-2 that goes on the DVD so it's more a housekeeping issue for me. The other workflow issue to keep in mind is that it will tie up FCP a lot longer to go directly to Compressor.

Noah