I just can't figure this out. When I render the files it plays back fuzzy. It also looks fuzzy while in the project. Using
AF 6.5
PrePro 1.5
3Ghz
1G ram
thats really weird, i had similar issues when I really didnt know AE at all, but not after I rendered things out at uncompressed...perhaps its something in the import settings?
You might be having some trouble with the way the footage is being interpreted, given that it's 24p material. Try right clicking on the file you've imported and get into the "Interpret Footage" options.
Also, besides just selecting "Best" are you sure you've got the hi-res option turned on within the timeline? (next to the "motion blur" checkbox)