DVC PRO HD Question

I just shot a music video with a varicam and edited it in FCP 5. How do I make a dvd for the client while retaining the quality of the footage. I know I'm not gonna have an HD dvd, but how would I keep it looking the best it can look. Exporting in what format? please help!
shane

well, if you're editing DVCPro HD native, exporing using sequence presets will only get you a bounced HD file. For BitVice, you'll need to buy the product ( www.innobits.se ) or download the demo to do some tests (always advisable), and you'll need a standard-definition file for input into BitVice.
To export an SD uncompressed file from a DVCPro HD timeline, there are of course, two ways about it, and I'm not 100% what will look best given your situation - definitley test both. You could A. use FILE>EXPORT>USING QUICKTIME CONVERSION, and click "options, giving you the ability to select "10-bit uncompressed" as your compressor, change your frame size down to 720x486, and then export the file. Or B, you could duplicate your master sequence, open the duplicate, then go to sequence>sequence settings and change the SEQUENCE settings to "10-bit uncompressed", 720x486, anamorphic. You'll have a massive render to do then, so go for a walk and get a sandwich. All of your FX etc will then be done in SD uncompressed, and could change the look of your project slightly (possibly for the better, depending on how FX heavy your project is). then use Shane's method of exporting FILE>EXPORT>QUICKTIME MOVIE>USE SEQUENCE SETTINGS.
anyhow, this should all take you a few days in tests alone, so depending on how important this DVD is, you may want to just opt for the quickie compressor route. it'll look fine, but I've had better results with bitvice. (I recently went through practically every permutation in BitVice to give our Sundance submission every possible edge - I feel like I've bonded with the computer á la Superman III)
best of luck.
-Kris

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