MPEG Streamclip compressors???

I dont know which compressor to use and what setting should i adjust to get best quality picture on my TV.
Iam converting .MOD format to quicktime .MOV, from there i import that to iDVD but when i finaly burn that on dvd the picture quality on TV is crap.
It must be the compressor and settings, did anyone have similar problems?HELP
Thank you

According to:
Wikipedia
Many MOD files are actually MPEG-2 files. Straight Quicktime format is uncompressed video. It may be in the process it is attempting to scale up from the compressed to uncompressed. I would say it is best to stick with the same compression format if you can. MPEG-2 playback component which you can buy at the Apple Store can help. This really is a question for MPEG Streamclip's e-mail:
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/contact.html

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Urgent!! Problems muxing .m2v files and audio!! MPEG Streamclip/Compressor

Hello!
I am under an urgent deadline to upload a short 6 min documentary clip for a client to review for screening this week. The footage was shot in 1080/60i HDV.
Usually, I find the best quality and fastest way to do this is to export directly from my FCP sequence using the '150 min Best Quality' DVD settings in compressor to get an .m2v video file and .ac3 audio file. Then I open the .m2v files in MPEG Streamclip which links it with my .ac3 file, then do 'Export MPEG with MP-2 audio". This gives me a single, muxed file that I can then upload to YouTube or Vimeo.
However, with this project, when I open up my .m2v file in MPEG Streamclip, it's recognizing the .ac3 file and I can see the info for it in the MPEG Streamclip window, but when I play the file in MPEG Streamclip or mux it, I don't hear any audio. Furthermore, after about 5 seconds into the clip, the playhead will continue moving, but the video will freeze, then maybe pick up again later. The .m2v video will play back smoothly in VLC player or Quicktime player, but not in MPEG Streamclip.
I've tried exporting different little sections of the timeline to see if maybe I had some corrupted footage or whatnot. I even exported a small clip from an older HDV project to test. But no matter where I export from, I am running into the same problem. I can bring the .m2v file and .ac3 file into DVD Studio Pro and burn a DVD with no problem, but I can't mux them. If I build the DVD file in DVD SP and try to open the .VOB file with MPEG Streamclip, I get the same problem. I even tried using a different software to mux (ffmpegX) but to no avail. When I try with ffmpegX, it either tells me I'm dropping frames, or if it works and it muxes it, when I open the MPEG file, it'll stutter at about 5 seconds in as well and I can't hear any audio, even though there is supposed to be audio in the muxed file.
I think I might have updated my Quicktime a few days ago with the system update, and maybe updated a few other things, so I don't know if this has any bearing on the problems I'm running into. But I was able just a few days ago to export HDV 1080/60i using this workflow without any problems.
I realize I have other export options, but this always seems to me to be the best quality and fastest way of doing it vs. encoding an H.264 which, on my machine is RIDICULOUSLY slow...I need to be uploading multiple versions of the cut to the client, and really need help! Thanks so much in advance!
J

what you want is an m2v program file. Export a reference copy from FCP (uncheck Make Movie Self Contained") That's very fast. Bring it into Compressor. In the settings panel find the MPEG-2 settings folder. Select Program Stream. Adjust to your liking and run. The audio and video will already be "muxed" when it's done and using compressor 3 you can set it to upload to YouTube, Mobile or similar sites.

Mpeg streamclip vs. compressor 3.5 ( mpeg streamclip 100 times faster)

(I also posted this in another thread, but i hopes that it gets read, i'm posting it again...)
I'm working on a mbp 2.66ghz with 4g ram, compressor 3.5. Last night I set up a batch of 6 1440x1080 prores 50i clips (each between 5 and 10 min long) to be encoded for web streaming. The exact specs for the encode are here:
Description: H.264 video at 8 Mbps with AAC 44.1kHz audio
File Extension: mov
Estimated size: unknown
Audio Encoder
AAC, Stereo (L R), 44.100 kHz
Video Encoder
Format: QT
Width: 400
Height: 225
Pixel aspect ratio: Square
Crop: None
Padding: Preserve source aspect ratio
(L: 0, T: 0, R: 0, B: 0)
Frame rate: (100% of source)
Frame Controls On:
Retiming: (Fast) Nearest Frame
Resize Filter: Linear Filter
Deinterlace Filter: Best (Motion Compensated)
Adaptive Details: On
Antialias: 0
Detail Level: 0
Field Output: Same as Source
Codec Type: H.264
Multi-pass: On, frame reorder: On
Pixel depth: 24
Spatial quality: 75
Min. Spatial quality: 50
Temporal quality: 50
Min. temporal quality: 50
I woke up this morning hoping to be able to watch the clips, and compressor was still chugging away on the first clip - and telling me that it was still going to take 36 hrs to finish.
exasperated, i quit the process.
I decided to try encoding with mpeg streamclip 1.9.3b2. I chose the same settings:
h.264 , multi-pass, 4Mbps @ 90% quality (ok, not 8Mbps like compressor, but 8 was still fast in mpeg streamclip), de-interlace, same frame size, yada yada.
mpeg streamclip did in 5 min. what compressor could not do overnight, and the quality is not bad.
what gives??

will my files still be de-interlaced if I turn frame controls off?

HELP! AC3 Files from compressor (FCS2) in MPEG Streamclip!

I'm having a problem - I'm creating 5.1 AC3 audio files with Soundtrack Pro/Compressor. The files are playing back fine, but when I import them into MPEG Streamclip, it is not recognized. Normal (downloaded AC3 files from Dolby, etc) work fine - it must be a setting I am using, but I have tried everything. Has anyone ever had this problem? I've got a project due that I need to be able to stitch together MPG video with AC3 5.1 audio into one MPG2. So far, streamclip is all I have found to do this...I am using Final Cut Studio 2. Any help is SO appreciated!!

Aaah, I wish I could help! I have exactly the same problem! I was going to post about it, but since there's this workaround, I didn't want to take up bandwidth with a problem that was not a total showstopper.
Indeed. I have stopped doing what I used to do before. Before, I used to select "All" in compressor - the files generated were the video, the aiff, and the ac3. Well after burning a few coasters through DVDSP 4.1 where there was picture but no sound, I realized that I needed to drag the aiff file to compressor again, and use that - at that point everything is fine. So, right now, my workflow is to export just the video from FCP through compressor, let it encode. Then export the aiff separately and encode it to a3 in compressor, then import the video and ac3 to DVDSP for good results. In short, no more exporting "All" from FCP through compressor, it's a waste of time.
But as to why, I have no idea, and I'm eager to hear what folks have to say! Anyhow, just letting you know you are not alone. Btw. my set up is: FCP 4.5 HD, compressor 2.1 and DVDSP 4.1.0... what's yours?

Compressor Or MPEG Streamclip To Make Files Smaller?

I currently use MPEG streamclip to make my mov files smaller and mp4 as it doesnt allow good quality MP4 exports from FCP and I was wondering what most use as Ive had trouble making the mp4 with XCam footage for a mov file from Streamclip as the quality is pixelated.

Time to read the docs for Compressor. You can use the inspector to see just what size of file to expect. Make sure you click on the compression setting of your clip...
Patrick

MPEG Streamclip doesn't keep the original timecodes

I have a a ton of ProRes 4444-files that I want to re-encode to ProRes 422 LT for offline editing (we have limited space on our XSAN at the moment, that's why we use 422 LT instead of the 4444's).
I did this convertion in MPEG streamclip as it encoded quite a bit faster than Compressor does with the same files. And time was of the essence. But the resulting files does not have the same timecode as the original ones. They all begin at zero hours. I've googled the heck out of this but can't find anyone with the same problem. And there does not seem to be a preference to keep the timecode tracks in the export window.
Anyone know anything about this. If it doesn't keep the timecodes the same as the source files their useless for the offline-online workflow.
Cheers!

This is what the MEDIA MANAGER is for. Recompresses the footage, keeps ALL the metadata.
Shane

Mpeg Streamclip

Can someone offer some insight as to why Mpeg Streamclip is always suggested for transcoding instead of Compressor? I mean by almost everyone on this forum.
Why is it better than Compressor? Faster encoding, better encoding?
Can it do things Compressor can't?
Does it do droplets?

Yes; if Quicktime cannot play something, I reach for MpegStreamclip next. Also, it not only opens and transcodes many formats, but also performs container operations that help avoid transcoding. For instance, demuxing an mpeg transport stream to elementary streams, or rewrapping it as .mpg; this is useful if you are trying to find the right format for a particular device or application, but don't want the time or quality loss from transcoding. I used MpegStreamclip to turn camcorder HDV files into Blu-ray discs with no transcoding at all; very handy when dealing with issues such as "HDV=mpeg2=Blu-ray......but not exactly".
I am not myself aware of any practical pass-through or rewrapping of formats in Compressor. That is, I know you can sometimes pass video through, but it has never been practical for my tasks. Compressor always needs to reencode.
Jeremy

Help, I brought a PAL DVD into FCP using MPEG Streamclip.

MPEG streamclip converted the file into a Quicktime file and the footage looked great in FCP. I then brought in other minidv footage via firewire. I exported everything as one clip whith chapter markers using Compressor and now when I bring all of the footage into DVD studio Pro 4 the PAL footage looks like a rake is dragged accross it but the minidvd footage looks great.
Any ideas?
mac Mac OS X (10.4.8)
mac Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Am I not supposed to use compressor on the PAL stuff? Maybe it's already compressed?

Sequence Settings for .mov clips from MPEG Streamclip

I'm converting some DVD clips (from old DVDs I created) that I exported to QT using MPEG Streamclip.
When I put them in the timeline sequence, I have to render everything.
Can I change the sequence settings to avoid this? And can I change the settings of a sequence that already has clips in it?
Thanks.

I set MPEG Streamclip QT Export to:
QT Apple DV/DVCPRO NTSC
Frame Size 720X480 (DV-NTSC)
Quality 100%
http://i44.tinypic.com/29zdhr9.png
I set FCP sequence:
Frame size 720X480 NTSC DV (3:2)
Compressor DV DVCPRO - NTSC
http://i44.tinypic.com/of3h8h.png
I still need to render. And the aspect ration looks squished in a bit. Like I've set something wrong.
What am I doing wrong? How should I change the settings:

MPEG Streamclip rip - codec for FCE + QT viewing on Mac AND PC?

Based on the helpful advice of this forum, I am ripping a bunch of DVD's of home movies into a large number of discrete .mov files that I can (1) import into FCE for editing and (2) view directly and effortlessly using QT on both a Mac AND a PC (I want to send these files to others). Maintaining image quality is very important given the less than perfect MPEG 2 source material.
I am following the suggested process using MPEG STREAMCLIP, including trimming and light cutting of unwanted sections before creation of each file.
My question is what is the best export process and settings for my situation?. Given the less than ideal quality of the MPEG-2 source, I would like to avoid further degradation if possible. Choices:
1. EXPORT to .mov using AIC codec -- clearly the best choice for editing and QT playback on a MAC -- but unable to playback using QT on a PC without buying/loading the AIC software. This is a problem since I want the ability to give the .mov files to others and allow them play on a PC without instructions or the hassle of a software download.
2. EXPORT to .mov with another Codec -- but which CODEC? --which codec allows effortless playback with QT/ MAC and PC while retaining original MPEG-2 quality -- and allows for later editing in FCE?
3. SAVE AS .mov -- my understanding is that this copies the original MPEG-2 (after trimming and cuts) and eliminates transcoding. Is this accurate? If so, will it play effortlessly on a MAC and PC? Am I sacrificing anything when importing into FCE (other than the need to transcode from MPEG-2 into AIC)
Thanks in advance for the help.

Martin, I Exported my rip using MPEGstreamclip DV/DVCPRO-NTSC full quality, then exported QT Movie out of FC after editing a bit. Put it back to DVD using DVDSP and used Compressor due to tutorials I watched from Larry Jordon, saying I would get a better quality compression using compressor. I know you are probably scratching your head at this point saying, wait, FCE doesn't come with Compressor or DVDSP. At this time I'll have to admit, I have FCstudio but started out with Express and like the FCE forum better then the FC forum.
The setting in compressor I used are:
Name: MPEG-2 6.2Mbps 2-pass
Description: Fits up to 90 minutes of video with Dolby Digital audio at 192 Kbps or 60 minutes with AIFF audio on a DVD-5
File Extension: m2v
Estimated file size: 2.72 GB/hour of source
Type: MPEG-2 video elementary stream
Usage:SD DVD
Video Encoder
Format: M2V
Width and Height: Automatic
Pixel aspect ratio: Default
Crop: None
Padding: None
Frame rate: (100% of source)
Frame Controls: Automatically selected: Off
Start timecode from source
Aspect ratio: Automatic
Selected 16:9
Field dominance: Automatic
Average data rate: 6.2 (Mbps)
2 Pass VBR enabled
Maximum data rate: 7.7 (Mbps)
High quality
Best motion estimation
Closed GOP Size: 1/2 second, Structure: IBBP
DVD Studio Pro meta-data enabled

MPEG Streamclip export. Audio not synced.

I have a ReplayTV (similar to Tivo), and use mReplay to download TV shows to my mac. I downloaded a show, and want to edit it. It downloads as quicktime file, but I can't edit the file when I open it in Quicktime. The little edit arrows are not there. So I import it into MPEG Streamclip, edit the clip, and then export it. But the audio is not synced with the video. I've played around with it quite a bit and can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. On the export, the settings I am using are: Export to MPEG-4, Compression is Apple MPEG4 Compressor, frame size is 720 x 480 (DV-NTSC). I've tried limiting the Frame Rate and Data Rate but that doesn't solve the problem. Any ideas on why it's doing this, and how I can solve this problem. Please help. Thanks for your consideration. Davi

The reason I have to different computers is because I use one to import and one to edit...I recently switched the import computer to FCX. I am importing 50 minute sermons captured in HD1080i60. When I use FC6, I would import it as HDV. The file would be a .mov When I use FCX, I just figured to do it the same way. Once its done importing, I try to quit FCX and it asks to quit background processes??? Never had this going on in FC 6...so I just stopped the rendering and quit FCX...then when I move the imported file into a project on FC6 everything goes fine until the export when the file fails to sync the audio...the audio is fine at the beginning but after a few special effects...the audio drags....I can alone think it has to do with my importing process...

MPEG Streamclip 1.8 is out...

A new version of MPEG Streamclip is out...MPEG Streamclip 1.8
As of 12/30/06
http://www.squared5.com/
added compatibility with DivX 6.5-6.6
improved AVI and DivX playback, encoding and editing
added an internal AVI importer
improved iPod compatibility
added the Open URL command with the Download button
added an internal audio resampler
added support for MPEG-1 in VOBs and transport streams
the Fix Timecode Breaks command has been improved
added 90 and 180 degree rotation
many bugs have been fixed

- MPEG Streamclip can now open and download FLV files.
- MicroMV and HDV camera owners please use Apple's DVHSCap to transfer movies into your Mac; then use MPEG Streamclip to convert them.
- DreamBox and Topfield users can open, download and upload movies with MPEG Streamclip, using the Enigma and Altair menus.
NEW IN VERSION 1.8
The Open URL command of the File menu, can now open and also download (or batch download) streams over the Internet, and it often recognizes and opens movies embedded in web pages. More details later in this guide.
MPEG Streamclip is now compatible with DivX 6. A special codec adapter has been added so now the DivX codec can be selected in the AVI and MOV exporter windows. If DivX 6.5 or later is installed, you can select MPEG Layer 3 audio in the exporter window as well.
The "Save As" command for AVI files has been significantly improved: it is faster, and can now handle B-frames properly. Better B-frame support has also been added in the AVI exporter, when the XviD codec is selected and B-frames are enabled in XviD options. Other improvements in the AVI exporter include proper encoding of AVI files with BMP and JPEG video, "lower" dominance for DivX, and a special frame size called "720x576 DivX PAL" that appear in place of "720x576 DV-PAL", when a DivX compatible codec is used.
An internal AVI importer has been added; it is a component that puts the AVI file in the player when it is opened in MPEG Streamclip. It was necessary because none of the three external AVI importers currently available (QuickTime, DivX, Perian-FFusion) seem to work properly.
Two internal AC3 and MP2 decoder components have been added: now it is possible to play QuickTime and AVI files with MPEG Layer 2 and AC3 sound without having to install any external codec.
An internal high-quality audio resampler (aka sample rate converter) has been added. This was necessary to replace the QuickTime audio resampler, used in previous versions of MPEG Streamclip, which worked well on PowerPC Macs but appeared to have random bugs on Intel Macs that affected the quality of sound and caused many out-of-sync problems.
Fixed many bugs; some of them were there since version 1.5, including: a bug in which the last few seconds of the audio track were not exported; a bug in which the video compressor used was sometimes different from the video compressor chosen; a bug in which the picture became darker/brighter when exporting with the same compressor; a bug in which the frame rate was not detected properly.
For FLV files, the Video PID menu lets you select the video aspect ratio (4:3/16:9).
Added support for MPEG-1 video in transport streams and in VOB files.
Added a quality slider for JPEG frame export.

MPEG Streamclip 1.8b1 BETA

MPEG Streamclip 1.8b1 BETA
Mac OS X version - Free download
This beta version should provide better compatibility with the iPod and other improvements.
It has not been fully tested. Please report bugs and issues to Squared 5.
Do not link directly to this file.
Date: 16/10/2006 - Size: 1.3 MB - Show version changes
added support for iPod H.264 640x480 format
two-pass encoding should be compatible with the iPod
added an option to try opening unrecognized files
Fix Timecode Breaks modified to minimize audio dropouts
keyframe interval increased to 5 seconds
added support for 16:9 PAL format of the JVC Everio camcorder
new supported files: DCM, TP, VID, JPEG, TIFF
compatible with Perian for FLV playback/conversion
new options in the frame exporter
added the Spanish localization
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html

mmm...why can't you set key frames in Streamclip?
"The keyframe interval for export has been increased from 1 second to 5 seconds (as recommended by Apple)." -- from the New in Beta Version 1.8b1 Help file.
Qt does 4 or 5 passes you just don't see it happening...Compressor does 4 or 5 passes...
Had wondered in the past but you are the first person to confirm this.
I've seen it when a h.264 is set to multi-passes and the video doesn't has much going on in it...then there is fast encoding...
Always happens in H.264 and is specifically mentioned in the Help file. Would prefer, however, that instead of simply saying "Passing movie at ..." the progress window would say something like "Pass #1: movie at ..." and increment the pass number on each pass so I will know when to expect the last pass. Got into the habit of always monitoring the last pass to scan the video output and keep an eye on the combined average data rate. However, must admit this may no longer be necessary as the data rate appears more stable (i.e., not as "loose" as v1.7) and output is actually iPod compatible.
I've seen it when a h.264 is set to multi-passes and the video doesn't has much going on in it...then there is fast encoding...
Am trying to consolidate workflow to fewer applications rather than expand them. Was forced to use MPEG Streamclip to create consistently cropped/scaled video frames for media sourced from old TV footage. Was totally dissatisfied with ffmpegX in this department and fell back on the old MPEG Streamclip to new QT workflow as the best temporary alternative. And, since there is little visual difference between the single-pass and multi-pass modes, the new Streamclip also provide a much faster workfolw for material that is basically dated and of a somewhat lesser quality to begin with.
Or to take a 10-bit uncompress and make it either smaller x to y or change the frame rate...Or take a 10-bit from FCP flatten the transitions and then bring that back into FCp...
Have to confess that my efforts are only directed exclussively towards personal archiving and easy access of so-called "oldies but goodies" and not "production level" edits.
Do you think Streamclip does a good job on h.264? Compared to Qt...
If pressed, would have to admit that I probably like the "tweeking" done by Apple for quality. MPEG Streamclip, at least using my combination of workflow, filters and settings, produces a somewhat "softer" rendering than I prefer. This is likely due to my using the "wider 2D-FIR" scaler and undoubted contributes to increased processing times since I crop/scale in both horizontal and vertical dimensions. Would, however, readily change my workflow if Apple were to add the ability to control alternate audio tracks to both the iTunes application and iPod firmware, as well as, provide AC3 support for QT-to-Optical line output. (This is rapidly becoming a personal "pet peeve" as we approach release of the "iTV" device in Q1 of next year.)

MPEG Streamclip- which compression option to choose?

I am using mpeg streamclip to convert some mod files into editable ones to use on FCP5. The footage was shot with an SD 16:9 camera at 25fps, which I have entered into the movie exporter. For the best outcome which compressor option should I select?

it has a black line either side of the clip...
You have somehow missed adding the Anamorphic flag. No problem, this can be added quickly in FCP.
Go to the Browser and scroll right until you see the column labelled "Anamorphic".
Click in that column next to each clip, adding a check mark. Your clips are now flagged.
and a grey line at the top and bottom...
The Window layout was previously 4:3 and replaces the area where there is no longer picture information with grey. Go to the menu bar and choose Window > Layout. Reselect the layout that you normally use. Alternatively, the keyboard shortcut, Ctrl and U will quickly give you the default layout.

Best settings for MPEG Streamclip

Hi all,
Being forced to work off DVD source due to lack of options and want to ensure that I get the best possible results. Am using MPEG Streamclip and did a trial run to convert it into DV, converted the audio to 48khrz.
Picture was real time but audio needed rendering.
Can anyone advise me on the best possible settings for quality and realtime playback?
I'll be deliving in uncompressed quicktime and DVD.
Also, new to FCE and want to know where the best place to store the files I convert? Is this what the Sctatch disk is for?
Thanks in advance for your help, work on a weekend is never fun but you might just be able to help me get to the pub for a bit at least!
Nigel

Tom Wolsky wrote:
You converted to the wrong format. Do not convert to DV. Convert to QuickTime using DV PAL as the compressor. The frame rate is 25fps. The quality slider makes no difference.
You can only work in DV or Apple Intermediate Codec for HD in FCE. You cannot work in uncompressed formats so you're media has to be converted to DV.
I'm doing the same thing, but I'll be needing NTSC. I see in the Export to Quicktime dialog that there is no simple DV NTSC listed. The most promising-looking compression formats appear to be Apple DVCPRO50 - NTSC, Apple DV/DVCPRO - NTSC, Apple Intermediate Codec, Apple FCP Uncompressed 8(or 10)-bit 4:2:2.
Or is it better to use the Export to Other Formats dialog, and select QuickTime?
This is the first time I've used MPEG Streamclip (and I've only recently started using FCE 4), so I'm a little confused. What are the best settings to use for video that will be imported to FCE for NTSC?
Thanks.
-Gordon

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