HD Sequence to SD DVD

Hi all,
I am able to create DVDs from Final Cut Pro using SD video. We have a Sony HDR-HC7 HD Handycam. We are recording everything in HD, then importing as a SD. We want to import as HD, then export to DVD as SD.
I am looking for the best option...I know I've come to the right place.
After we've edited the tracksheet (HD)...how do we go to SD DVD. What are the best options for the best quality.
Also, is it smart to import everything to FCP as HD then down convert from there...probably a dumb questions...your thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
zanm

Wow this is very intriguing to me. My first project I did with my HDV camera was a 2 1/2 hour musical DVD production. I ingested, edited, and exported HD, then used Compressor to create the mpeg2...it took almost 48 hours to convert on my then _Brand New_ top-of-the-line 17" MBP.
Since then, I've ingested SD via the camera's down-conversion. Since I go to DVD exclusively, it's always SD and no need for HDV at all. This way it saves time (compression, editing, and rendering) and spares my computer's processor. IF I ever needed to go back to HD, I could just Media Manage it back from the HDV tape. But, I'm always open to other workflows and I'll certainly give that page a read.
-Brian

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steveffg wrote:
I don't believe it's adding pulldwn because each frame is smooth when you tab through each frame.
You are right. I didn't see that you have this in a 24p sequence. You should be able to FILE>EXPORT>USING COMPRESSOR, select the preset that most closely matches the length of your movie, and encode. This should give you a progressive mpeg2 file that you can use.
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Re Stan:
This problem is happening when I am burning to DVD, not blu-ray.
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Hi Tom,
I really appreciate your help!
Yes, it seems the original material is widescreen.
I am using QuickTime 7.5.5. In the QuickTime Movie Inspector, the values are:
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Normal size: 853 x 480 pixels
Current size: 853 x 480 pixels (Actual)
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1. Copying the edited clips from the timeline of the HD sequence and pasting into the NTSC sequence, then removing the attributes. The video is still distorted, lengthened vertically.
2. Using Easy Setup to create a new NTSC Anamorphic sequence, then copying in the edited clips from the timeline of the HD sequence. The video is not distorted vertically or horizontally, but it does not appear correctly. Only the inner section of the video displays -- it's as if the frame has been zoomed in on every clip. If, however, I pull one of the clips from the bin directly into the new NTSC Anamorphic timeline, the video appears correctly. It does not have black letterbox bars, but simply appears widescreen as it did in the HD sequence.
Does it sound to you like starting over is my best solution?
Before I do, I'd like to confirm that I will be able to export a copy using these settings and burn a DVD that will play on standard TV.
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Do you think NTSC Anamorphic is the best setup for this size video?
Thanks again!

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FCP 6

I'm still a bit blown away by the complexities of HDV editing. SD seemed so simple in comparison!
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Thanks

For CS4:
Bellune Digital Video Services - Tutorials - Adobe Premiere Pro - HD to SD Using Premiere Pro CS4
For CS(any):
Bellune Digital Video Services - Tutorials - hd2sd - High Quality Scaling From HD to SD
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How can I burn a dvd now that I can't download premiere pro cs6 with Encore?

How can I burn a dvd now that I can't download premiere pro cs6 with Encore?

Here's what you do to get Premiere CS6 + Encore:
Just click here (it's the same link as the more information link in CC.)
or
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It is included in your CC subscription.
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