My wife and I are plannning a series of DVDs on her artwork and procedures. As a DV neophtye any information or guidance that more expeienced users can give would be of great assistance. My goal is to use the dvx100a to turn out the highest quality dvd that is possible. The software I have available is Apple's production suite which includes Final Cut Pro, Motion and DVD Studio Pro.
Shooting for DVD
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HorseFilms
Look ma no hands
Re: Shooting for DVD
First off, I'd shoot in one of the progressive modes. That'll give you higher resolution.
First off, I'd shoot in one of the progressive modes. That'll give you higher resolution.
Terry_Lasater
All about the Caption
Re: Shooting for DVD
Wow! A DV neophyte with a DVX, Apple computer, Apple Production Suite software. Sounds like Santa had you on his 'nice' list.
Yeah, what Horse said. Like a more specific answer? Ask a more specific question.
Wow! A DV neophyte with a DVX, Apple computer, Apple Production Suite software. Sounds like Santa had you on his 'nice' list.
Yeah, what Horse said. Like a more specific answer? Ask a more specific question.
Re: Shooting for DVD
Yes we came into a little money and decided to go ahead with some plans we had made earlier. I have been a large format still photographer for many years and am now going to try my hand at video. I figure if I am going to buy a tool I should buy the best tool for the job that I can afford.
I am planning on sticking to 4:3 for these DVDs, my wife does a lot of fine work with threads, yarns, etc. that I would like to be able to see (if possible) when displayed on a SDTV. From my reading I believe I should probably be using 30P but I am fishing for input.
As a side note the production suite should be delivered next week, I am still trying to decide on where to purchase the dvx1000a.
Yes we came into a little money and decided to go ahead with some plans we had made earlier. I have been a large format still photographer for many years and am now going to try my hand at video. I figure if I am going to buy a tool I should buy the best tool for the job that I can afford.
I am planning on sticking to 4:3 for these DVDs, my wife does a lot of fine work with threads, yarns, etc. that I would like to be able to see (if possible) when displayed on a SDTV. From my reading I believe I should probably be using 30P but I am fishing for input.
As a side note the production suite should be delivered next week, I am still trying to decide on where to purchase the dvx1000a.
Bischofftep
Well-known member
Re: Shooting for DVD
Around here you can't go wrong with EVS online (http://www.evsonline.com) for most of your needs, including DVX cameras. (They may even have a discount if you mention you're from the DVXUser Group...) I bought mine from Full Compass supply (http://www.fullcompass.com) and found them to be very knowledgeable as well, and the price was competitive.
I agree: shooting in 30P will give you the best quality for what you seem to be doing, and make transition easier to other media when/if you want (as in, online).
Good luck, and welcome!
Around here you can't go wrong with EVS online (http://www.evsonline.com) for most of your needs, including DVX cameras. (They may even have a discount if you mention you're from the DVXUser Group...) I bought mine from Full Compass supply (http://www.fullcompass.com) and found them to be very knowledgeable as well, and the price was competitive.
I agree: shooting in 30P will give you the best quality for what you seem to be doing, and make transition easier to other media when/if you want (as in, online).
Good luck, and welcome!
Re: Shooting for DVD
I would try both 24p and 30p and decide which you like better. There are those who swear there's no difference in look, but an experienced eye spots it right away.
Either way, though, no problem going to DVD or using them in 4:3 mode.
I would try both 24p and 30p and decide which you like better. There are those who swear there's no difference in look, but an experienced eye spots it right away.
Either way, though, no problem going to DVD or using them in 4:3 mode.
Rush
DVXuser Sponsor
Re: Shooting for DVD
[quote author=Bischofftep link=board=Events;num=1105282949;start=0#4 date=01/10/05 at 08:58:06]Around here you can't go wrong with EVS online (http://www.evsonline.com) for most of your needs, including DVX cameras.[/quote]
Thanks Doug!
[quote author=Bischofftep link=board=Events;num=1105282949;start=0#4 date=01/10/05 at 08:58:06]Around here you can't go wrong with EVS online (http://www.evsonline.com) for most of your needs, including DVX cameras.[/quote]
Thanks Doug!
Barry_Green
Moderator
Re: Shooting for DVD
Watch any hollywood movie on DVD and you'll see how it looks.
DVD players have a special 24p mode that they support, specifically to allow for enhanced movie playback. You can make a 24P DVD that the DVD player will recognize and play back. When playing back to a progressive-scan display through component outputs, a progressive-scan DVD player can send the raw 24P signal straight through to the display.
When playing back to a regular interlaced television, the DVD player will add 2:3 pulldown to make the signal compatible with 60i.
In either case, no you don't lose the 24p "look" -- it's the same technique you see on Hollywood movies, and it works very well and totally retains the film look.
Watch any hollywood movie on DVD and you'll see how it looks.
DVD players have a special 24p mode that they support, specifically to allow for enhanced movie playback. You can make a 24P DVD that the DVD player will recognize and play back. When playing back to a progressive-scan display through component outputs, a progressive-scan DVD player can send the raw 24P signal straight through to the display.
When playing back to a regular interlaced television, the DVD player will add 2:3 pulldown to make the signal compatible with 60i.
In either case, no you don't lose the 24p "look" -- it's the same technique you see on Hollywood movies, and it works very well and totally retains the film look.
Re: Shooting for DVD
[quote author=Rush link=board=Events;num=1105282949;start=0#9 date=01/11/05 at 22:16:15]Coo thanks Barry, I always wondered about consumer DVD players and the reason for the cost difference to get a 24p Progressive deck.[/quote]
Seems to me it's pretty much a standard feature now. Not so 2-3 years ago.
[quote author=Rush link=board=Events;num=1105282949;start=0#9 date=01/11/05 at 22:16:15]Coo thanks Barry, I always wondered about consumer DVD players and the reason for the cost difference to get a 24p Progressive deck.[/quote]
Seems to me it's pretty much a standard feature now. Not so 2-3 years ago.