Best way to downconvert from HD to SD for SD DVD...  Help...

Ok gentlemen... I'm some tens of hours into this frustration and have hardly any hair left to pull out.
I'm building a main menu for SD DVD in DVDSP.
The entire menu is a quick time file with all graphics and text included, set as back ground in DVDSP, with the buttons drawn over the top.
So Im in FCP building this video for the background of my main menu. It is a composite of video, some motion graphics, live type some and Photoshop stills.
Im building for SD however I want the menus to appear 16x9 and since most of my footage is HDV 1080i I built everything in 1080i thinking I could down convert after.
my first out put was HDV 1080i60 which is native... what I have been editing and compositing in through out. It looks fine.
I run this 1080i Qt through compressor multiple times trying to convert to DV NTSC 4x3. 720x480 3x2... I try every combination I can think of... crop dont crop letter box, anamorphic... everytime my resulting QT is either distorted or degraded beyond acceptability. the text has fallen apart the video is fuzzy etc. All I want to do is Down convert to SD!
So I bring the original 1080i output back into FCP because I don't want it to have to re-render this monster every-time I out-put. It looks exactly the same when viewed from FCP. I try to do the same thing with QT conversion... same problem.
So next I tried to do it in FCP by simply creating a new sequence with the desired dv settings and making the size conversions and re-rendering. same deal.
I went back to DVDSP and Attempted to create an HD project... new project ... modify the project and general prefrences. I cannot import the original HDV 1080i video output as an asset. the message reads incompatible format.
Question is :
Can anyone recommend to me the method, the format, and the program to convert HDV1080i60 to what ever SD format DVDSP will haphazardly accept... please... anybody.
I realize that some of you would like to know what the specs are on this vast multitude of useless dv QT's that I have produced. unfortunately I do not have the energy to produce such post. J/K I will be glad to supply whatever data i have failed to list here if it will help some on to help me. Ask away...

If your final output is SD, I would set the camcorder to downconvert to DV and capture the footage as DV. Then you don't need to worry about the whole HD->SD thing anymore and things will happen much faster.
Also, if you're creating an asset that will be rendered by DVDSP into a menu by adding buttons, etc, I wouldn't compress it to .m2v prior to importing into DVDSP. The reason is you'd be compressing (i.e. throwing out information) and then adding your buttons and then letting DVDSP recompress the menu again and throw out even more information leading to poorer quality.
Finally, you mentioned your source footage is 16:9 and you want 16:9 menus. Why did you convert to 4:3?

Similar Messages

  • Best way to downconvert from FCP to import to a SD DVD SP project?

    hi-
    I am working with 1080/80i HDV footage in FCP and would like to create an SD DVD in DVDSP. SO, I need to downconvert my HDV sequence to a lower-res--correct?
    I have talked to and/or read stuff from 10 different people today about this and have received 10 different answers. Can anyone chime in and shed some light?
    Should I:
    -create a new sequence in FCP and copy/paste my old stuff into it and render out? if so, what res should the sequence be?
    -export straight from FCP to a lower res quicktime?
    -dump back to tape and then re-import at a lower res?
    -export at hi-res and then use some compression software to convert it to low?
    any help would be appreciated--gracias

    thanks--i tested that way and it seemed to work well. it takes a while though--15 hours for the whole 45 minute show. the good news is that when you do it that way your chapter markers come through.
    thanks for the help.
    dk

  • Best way to burn a file too large for a dvd?

    i have a captured video that is 5.5 gigs,should i split it into 2 parts?(if so with what application?) or is there another way? thanks.

    Buy a dual-layered DVD that can handle up to 9.4 GBs. Otherwise, you have to split the file, but it won't play that way. There are several utilities like:
    Split n Join
    JJSplit
    MacAppStuff Pieces
    Split&Concat
    Look for them at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.

  • What is the best way to print from an iPad?

    I have the Printer Pro app, and it seems to do a good job locating my wireless printer, but it gets complicated to print webpages or pages documents. What is the best way to print from an iPad 2?

    If you have a compatible printer, use AirPrint http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/airprint.html and http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
    If not, you would need to purchase software, such as:
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/printcentral-for-ipad/id366020849?mt=8
    http://www.ecamm.com/mac/printopia/
    http://www.collobos.com/

  • What is the best way to back up photos and videos to a dvd from iPhoto, not in iPhoto format but just in jpeg format to access on either windows or mac

    what is the best way to back up photos and videos to a dvd from iPhoto, not in iPhoto format but just in jpeg format to access on either windows or mac

    When you export the videos out of iPhoto be sure to select Kind = Original.  Otherwise you'll just get an image file of the first frame of the video.
    OT

  • Best way to read from a file

    What would be the best way to read from a file. Which classes do I need to use?
    I have to write a program, which reads data from a comma separated flat file, parse it and after inserting some busineess logic insert into a databse .
    I will have to read the data line by line.
    Any help????

    I would use:
         public void readData()
              try
                   data = new String[this.countRows("comp.txt")][];
                   BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader(new FileReader("comp.txt"));
                   for(int x = 0; x < data.length; x++)
                        StringTokenizer temp = new StringTokenizer(br.readLine(), "?");
                        data[x] = new String[temp.countTokens()];
                        for(int y = 0; y < data[x].length; y++)
                             data[x][y] = temp.nextToken();
              catch(Exception e)
                   System.out.println(e.toString());
         private int countRows(String f)
              int t = 0;
              try
                   BufferedReader brCountRows = new BufferedReader(new FileReader(f));
                   while(brCountRows.readLine() != null)
                        t++;
              catch(Exception e)
                   System.out.println(e.toString());
                   return t;
              return t;
         }It works deliciously!

  • Best way to go from FCP to After Effects and back?

    Hi guys,
    What's the best way to go from FCP (5) to AE (7)? I'm exporting as a Quicktime Movie, but not self-contained. Then from AE I make a Quicktime Movie
    and drag it back to FCP.
    Is this the best method?
    Thanks
    G5 Quad   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   Dell 2405

    Thanks Cap'n, but am I losing any resolution this way? And should I be including or excluding markers?
    That is one rich little duck! :P
    G5 Quad   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   Dell 2405

  • Best way to scan from office jet pro 8600 to mac pro and attach to email

    What is the best way to scan from an officejet pro 8600 printer to a mac pro desktop, attach and scan?

    dunno if you can do it directly, but, assuming the drivers are up-to-date, use Image Capture*, which should get you  a scan, then save it, then when sending the email, click on the paperclip,  and choose whatever it was that you scanned, wherever you saved it....
    and then send it.
    JB
    *Preview might work, but I don't recall 100% if it does...
    don't recall seeing anything that'd let you scan something in, then have it go directly to email and send it out, one-step

  • What's the best way to migrate from an old iMac to a new iMac?

    What's the best way to migrate from a 2010 iMac running Yosemite to a new 2014 iMac?

    Hello jonfromnorth caldwell,
    The article linked below details how to utilize target disk mode to transfer files. This can also be used in conjuction with Migration assistant to transfer your information quickly (the 2010 iMac will appear as a storage device to the new iMac).
    OS X Yosemite: Transfer files between two computers using target disk mode
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH19021
    OS X Yosemite: Transfer your info from a computer or storage device
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18870
    Cheers,
    Allen

  • BEST WAY TO RECORD FROM TV

    Whats the best way to record from TV and then be able to edit the footage, without losing quality?
    Is it with a dvd recorder, how to you get the files off the recorder???
    Thanks
    Simon

    If you already have a digital video camera, you can probably do it without buying anything extra. I have done this by connecting the video output from my able box to an input on my video camera, then connected the camera to the computer using the FireWire cable. I opened iMovie and imported the video from there. Of course, it's a bit of a pain, so I haven't done it often, and the quality is only as good as your camera is capable of. You may need to buy the cable to connect the cable box to the camera, though mine came with such a cable.

  • Best Way to go from 2.1.1 to 2.1

    What is the best way to go from 2.1.1 to 2.1? I have a legit copy of 2.0 and no application backup copy available to me.
    Thx in advance

    remove the 2.1.1 app ... prob best to remove the app support folders for aperture too ...
    install 2.0 from disk and go to :
    http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/application_updates/aperture21update .html
    for the 2.1 update ...
    prime example of why one needs to have a good solid plan prior to performing ANY upgrade/update on one's systems ... but i don't need to tell you that now do i ...

  • Best way to print from iPad?

    Which app is best to print from iPad, iPhone?

    Well AirPrint is probably the best way to print from a iOS device but if you dont have a AirPrint printer then there are apps like print central that can help you

  • Best way to recover from "drop user; drop table space"

    Hello,
    I am practicing several different RMAN recovery senarios on oracle 11g windows 2003.
    The senario that I am stuck on is.
    drop user MYUSER cascade;
    drop table space MYUSER including contents and datafiles;
    Originally, I was trying to do this with RMAM. From further reading, it seems that RMAN fit for this type of recovery.
    What is the best approach to recover from this?
    thanks for any tips.

    DBPITR did not bring backup my tablespaces.
    break database
    drop user PWRPLANT CASCADE
    drop role PWRPLANT_ROLE_USER
    drop role PWRPLANT_ROLE_DEV
    drop role PWRPLANT_ROLE_ADMIN
    alter tablespace PWRPLANT_IDX offline
    alter tablespace PWRPLANT offline
    drop tablespace PWRPLANT_IDX INCLUDING CONTENTS AND DATAFILES
    drop tablespace PWRPLANT INCLUDING CONTENTS AND DATAFILES
    recover with BDITR
    RMAN> run {set until sequence 56; restore database; recover database;}
    executing command: SET until clause
    using target database control file instead of recovery catalog
    Starting restore at 28-APR-11
    allocated channel: ORA_DISK_1
    channel ORA_DISK_1: SID=317 device type=DISK
    channel ORA_DISK_1: starting datafile backup set restore
    channel ORA_DISK_1: specifying datafile(s) to restore from backup set
    channel ORA_DISK_1: restoring datafile 00001 to I:\ORACLE\ORADATA\PWRGAME\SYSTEM
    01.DBF
    channel ORA_DISK_1: restoring datafile 00002 to I:\ORACLE\ORADATA\PWRGAME\SYSAUX
    01.DBF
    channel ORA_DISK_1: restoring datafile 00003 to I:\ORACLE\ORADATA\PWRGAME\UNDOTB
    S01.DBF
    channel ORA_DISK_1: restoring datafile 00004 to I:\ORACLE\ORADATA\PWRGAME\USERS0
    1.DBF
    channel ORA_DISK_1: reading from backup piece I:\ORACLE\FLASH_RECOVERY_AREA\PWRG
    AME\BACKUPSET\2011_04_28\O1_MF_NNNDF_DATABASE_FULL_BACKUP_6VMMSSXV_.BKP
    channel ORA_DISK_1: piece handle=I:\ORACLE\FLASH_RECOVERY_AREA\PWRGAME\BACKUPSET
    \2011_04_28\O1_MF_NNNDF_DATABASE_FULL_BACKUP_6VMMSSXV_.BKP tag=DATABASE_FULL_BAC
    KUP
    channel ORA_DISK_1: restored backup piece 1
    channel ORA_DISK_1: restore complete, elapsed time: 00:07:06
    Finished restore at 28-APR-11
    Starting recover at 28-APR-11
    using channel ORA_DISK_1
    starting media recovery
    archived log for thread 1 with sequence 55 is already on disk as file I:\ORACLE\
    PRODUCT\11.1.0\DB_1\RDBMS\ARC00055_0748950531.001
    archived log file name=I:\ORACLE\PRODUCT\11.1.0\DB_1\RDBMS\ARC00055_0748950531.0
    01 thread=1 sequence=55
    media recovery complete, elapsed time: 00:00:02
    Finished recover at 28-APR-11
    Did I miss something?

  • Best way to format my 16GB flash drive for Mac and PC transferring large power point files?

    best way to format my 16GB flash drive for Mac and PC transferring large power point files?

    format flash drive in Exfat for transferring files between Mac and Pc.
    FORMAT TYPES
    FAT32 (File Allocation Table)
    Read/Write FAT32 from both native Windows and native Mac OS X.
    Maximum file size: 4GB.
    Maximum volume size: 2TB
    You can use this format if you share the drive between Mac OS X and Windows computers and have no files larger than 4GB.
    NTFS (Windows NT File System)
    Read/Write NTFS from native Windows.
    Read only NTFS from native Mac OS X
    To Read/Write/Format NTFS from Mac OS X, here are some alternatives:
    For Mac OS X 10.4 or later (32 or 64-bit), install Paragon (approx $20) (Best Choice for Lion)
    Native NTFS support can be enabled in Snow Leopard and Lion, but is not advisable, due to instability.
    AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Time Capsule do not support NTFS
    Maximum file size: 16 TB
    Maximum volume size: 256TB
    You can use this format if you routinely share a drive with multiple Windows systems.
    HFS+ ((((MAC FORMAT)))) (Hierarchical File System, a.k.a. Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Don't use case-sensitive)
    Read/Write HFS+ from native Mac OS X
    Required for Time Machine or Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper! backups of Mac internal hard drive.
    To Read HFS+ (but not Write) from Windows, Install HFSExplorer
    Maximum file size: 8EiB
    Maximum volume size: 8EiB
    You can use this format if you only use the drive with Mac OS X, or use it for backups of your Mac OS X internal drive, or if you only share it with one Windows PC (with MacDrive installed on the PC)
    EXFAT (FAT64)
    Supported in Mac OS X only in 10.6.5 or later.
    Not all Windows versions support exFAT. 
    exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table)
    AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Time Capsule do not support exFAT
    Maximum file size: 16 EiB
    Maximum volume size: 64 ZiB
    You can use this format if it is supported by all computers with which you intend to share the drive.  See "disadvantages" for details.

  • What is the best way to set up an external drive for video storage

    What is the best way to set up an external drive for video storage?

    Check the formatting. It need to be formatted as Mac OS Extended (journaled). This is also known as HFS+.
    FAT32 and NTFS formatting will not work with iMovie.
    If necessary, you can reformat using Disk Utility.
    Make one large partition. No need for multiple partitions.
    Do moves or copies to the external drive through iMovie as detailed in iMovie Help. If you move Events in the Finder, they may become unlinked from the projects that use them.

Maybe you are looking for