Sorry, but I need help with Compression!!

seanmcleod

seanmcleod

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I know it's probably been gone over tons of times here, but I really need to create a SD DVD at the top quality I can get. I have just finished editing a documentary for a body builder that I've been working on for over a year and I want the final product to be clear and crisp. What sort of settings should I use in compressor or do I even use it? HELP!!!
 
I'd rather ask the opinion of the members of this forum who have done this before and can tell me exactly what they've done. I don't need nozzles like you bein smartasses!
 
I think what the Capt. is trying to say is try using the search function , search on google or try reading the manual. If you search on google, the top 5 results are from the leading FCP tutorial authors and participate on this forum.
 
if not for people to discuss there problems what's this forum for? Might as well just google everything than... I'm looking for more insight than a manual or tutorial, like what has worked best for people in terms of balancing quality and file size, etc... not just drag and drop DVD best quality 60 mins...
 
seanmcleod said:
if not for people to discuss there problems what's this forum for? Might as well just google everything than... I'm looking for more insight than a manual or tutorial, like what has worked best for people in terms of balancing quality and file size, etc... not just drag and drop DVD best quality 60 mins...
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THEIR problems, not there problems.

And if you had told us WHAT your problems were... what you tried, what worked, what didn't... I would have taken the time to help you with where you were going wrong.

HOWEVER... since you asked how to make an SD DVD with compressor I decided the BEST thing for YOU would be to show you the basics first.

Even after yelling at me you still haven't helped your cause.

CaptM
 
Hey Sean,
CaptainMench may not be the most diplomatic about it, but is probably one of the most valued FCP resources on this site.


You basically snubbed a Final Cut GURU.


Not Good.


(insert apology here)...
 
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Awww... It's ok. I expect it with the attitude I take sometimes.

What I want for Christmas is the same expectation from OPs like this.

PS... I use 90 minute preset. 60 is way too harsh. And tweak from there.

CaptM
 
Alright, haha, let's settle this like adults! I was a little tongue and cheek with my response as you were with your original as well, so I think we just misread each other a little.

And it's "And tweak from they're" (jk)

Anyway, yeah, I have done the basic stuff and have read manuals and tutorials and maybe it's just me but I still don't really grasp the intricacies of compression. I thank you for the preset you start with, but I'm not even really sure where to start tweaking. If I'm too far gone or you don't even want to take the time to explain to my daft arse that's cool.

Maybe I'm just hoping to get a quality that isn't possible from the source, but I just get the feeling I'm doing something wrong. The sequence is widescreen and 23.98.

Again, my apologies to the GURU, haha.
 
Compression is an artform in and of itself. I still don't really get it. I just print threads off of this site and apply them. I can't say I know what all off the options do though. no worries
 
Export QT/Current Settings/Audio and Video/Self Contained/Current settings.

Drop the movie into Compressor.

Elect the preset for SD DVD consistent with the length of the video in total minutes

Elect the AC3 audio.

Then take the m2v and AC3 files as assets into DVD SP.

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report back.

Also Mench knows his stuff.
 
K thanks I will try that... and for the record I never said he didn't... just called him a nozzle and smartass, haha, but we've put that all behind us. Love ya Cappy!
 
if you live near an apple store, you can always sign up for "One to One," and get a face to face training session or group sessions on the software you want.

I've been through a few & learned a lot.
 
Art form it is. THE BEST way to do it is with hardware conversion. That's what the big boys use. Don't think for a moment they get their stunning results with DVDSP or Compressor. But with the correct GARBAGE IN you can get very good GARBAGE OUT.

Still -- poor blacks and poor grays will give you poor DVD compression. Remember you are tossing out 75% of the information to get it to DVD.

Compression markers/Color Correction/Bit calculation... all those contribute to a good DVD. But again, the first one is usually the 90 minute one... even if I'm under 60 on the movie itself.

CaptM
 
seanmcleod said:
if not for people to discuss there problems what's this forum for? Might as well just google everything than... I'm looking for more insight than a manual or tutorial, like what has worked best for people in terms of balancing quality and file size, etc... not just drag and drop DVD best quality 60 mins...
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I agree, if people don't want to answer, why don't people just ignore the post?
 
My advice for making a dvdsp dvd, export using compressor > dvd best quality 90 mins. is best according to Capn Men. (since your new and this got me, you need to in DVD Best Quality heading make the m-peg2 file which is your video and then you need to also be sure and get the audio "dolby 2.0". (Unlike idvd, which you only drag one file, now you'll be dragging audio and video in dvdsp) Import both of these into dvdsp and delete the menu button. Your then left with only one button "track 1" drag both audio and video files into track 1. You'll have a simple high quality dvd, just no menu, not sure how to do that yet.


In compressor "Dvd best quality 90 mins." does anyone ever use the aiff sound when making a dvd, what would be the advantage/disadvantage? I've only used the dolby 2.0 option. Thanks in advance.
 
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aiff really cuts down on the bit rate flow for your dvd. You can use the boost in the video if you don't use it for the audio.

CaptM
 
PS... I use 90 minute preset. 60 is way too harsh.
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Hi CaptM,
Could you please explain what do you mean by harsh?

PS:Sean, how long is your documentary?(including any extra special features etc)
 
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