Re: [Avid-L2] QT / DVD Color Space (yet again)

Thanks Michael -- much appreciated.
I'll probably try Compressor as I've used it in the past, as well as had wonky results with Squeeze in the past too.
The lesson for me is once I get a recipe that works I need to remember to write it down!
I'll post to the list what works (it'll be a while . . . lots of editing to do yet!).

Thanks again,

B

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On Aug 4, 2011, at 12:31 PM, Michael Brockington wrote:

> I find the following works well for me:
>
> 1. export ProRes QT from Avid (at HD rez that matches your source sequence.)
> 2. Encode to DVD via Compressor. (Let Compessor handle the resizing.)
>
> I'd suggest trying a small test section and seeing if you're happy with
> how it looks.
>
> Alternately, try running your QT Ref through Squeeze, with the checkbox
> for 16-235 levels turned on. I've had problems generating a proper
> 23.98 DVD from Squeeze, but YMMV with different software/hardware, or if
> your sequence is already 29.97 then it shouldn't be an issue.
>
> Cheers,
> --Michael
>
> On 11-08-04 10:56 AM, Benjamin Hershleder wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Hey Avid L2-ers,
> >
> > I did a quick, short, test output (DVD burn) using a QT Reference
> > (tested both RGB & 601/709) with iDVD and the result is terrible
> > compared to the RT SD down-convert to my monitor out of the Avid.
> > Before I reinvent the wheel, I thought I'd check in with the hive-mind
> > for any suggested magic that keeps my luma & chroma looking
> > luma-chroma-rific when I make a DVD (it's been a while since I've had
> > to do this... can you tell?).
> >
> > Details & Tools at my disposal:
> >
> > 1- One hour, 45 minute cut (HDV) is in Avid 5.5.
> > 2- I would make a Standard Def QT of some flavor (ProRes 422?) out of
> > Avid.
> > 3- I would make the dvd transcode with one of these:
> > 4- Compressor 3.0.5, or
> > 5- Squeeze 6.5
> > 6- I would use DVD Studio Pro to author.
> >
> > Thanks for any suggestions. What little is left of my sanity thanks you.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > B
> > ---
> > Benjamin Hershleder
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> > http://Hershleder.com
> >
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> >
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> >
> >
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