Mpeg2 streamclip conversion for FCE

I'm converting mpeg2 files using streamclip (from a sony DVD camera, mini dvds, 16x9), whats the best format to convert to keeping the best quality for FCE

In MPEG Streamclip, once you've set an IN and OUT point (if needed), export to QuickTime. When the export window opens, Use the drop-down compressor menu and choose Apple DV/DVCPro (NTSC or PAL, depending on your area). Make sure to set the quality at 100% and the audio for 48khz, 16 bit.
If you have several clips or DVDs to convert, you can save your settings for quick use later.
-DH

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There are no canned Themes in FCE.
There are a few Generators but i don't think that's what you are referring to.
Companies such as Digital Juice supply backgrounds, intros etc.
Also is their a way after completeing a project in iDVD can it be imported over to FCE. I just wonder >don't use iDVD.
Not directly from iDVD to FCE. You could however copy the DVD to DV tape then import or use a third party conversion application to convert the Mpeg2 files (DVD) to an FCE friendly QuickTime like DV.
Al

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What settings should I use for a small to medium sized version of my movie for streaming on a website, but in the correct aspect ratio? I'd prefer a 16:9 Quicktime frame, or at least a 4:3 Quicktime frame with black bars.

I too have been having some problems, same software. Export to iPod completely ignores the intended aspect ratio and is non-adjustable and squeezes the footage. It looks fine on the canvas but gets messed up on export. A 4:3 video that should be 640x480 ends up being 640x426, and a 16:9 video that should be 640x360 looks to be getting 640x426 as well.
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I try to open Files with the .mpg extension using the MPEG2 Component for QT 7.6.4. I get an error message every time that these files cannot be opened because they are not MOV files. They open successfully with VLC. MPEG2 Streamclip both versions cannot open these files - complains about no content or something like that.
I used the installer on the .dmg file downloaded from Apple.com to install. The MPEG2.component file is in the Quicktime library.
Any ideas as to what is happening? Perhaps the source files are encoded wrong but if VLC opens them, then the coding must be okay for VLC.

Any ideas as to what is happening? Perhaps the source files are encoded wrong but if VLC opens them, then the coding must be okay for VLC.
MPG files may contain either MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 content. If the content is MPEG-1, then the MPEG-2 Playback component does not provide any support over and above what is already included in QT. The error message would seem to indicate the content is probably improperly terminated or corrupted. Since you say the files do open in VLC which ignores QT proper termination file requirements, I'd say your problem is the former. Basically, if QT or QT-based application can't find the end of a file/data, it considers the file/content corrupt and can't/won't even try to open it.

Mpeg 2 conversion for FCPX

I trust this question is still germane in this discussion group:
I'm following the advice of some of you to get MPEG streamclip to faciltating ingest into FCPX. However it says I have to buy a component. After going to the Apple website suggested (see screen shot), I'm unclear about WHICH component to buy. Help?

You need this one.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/D2187Z/A/quicktime-mpeg-2-playback-component-f or-mac-os-x
Be sure to follow the instructions in the MPEG Streamclip website for how to install it in Mountain Lion. You must get the Beta version of MPEG Streamclip and use the installer for the QuickTime MPEG2 Playback Component that comes in the MPEG Streamclip DMG.

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I have a lot a various videos to convert for FCE. I have generally just converted them to MOV h.264 (these are not HD) and use these in FCE.
The problem is the video and audio all has to be rendered. Also if I want to add an audio filter I can't listen to it in Real time as it has to be re-rendered.
I am growing tired of watching the progress bar creep along.
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Sorry I should have mentioned it.
All for NSTC and the original is a recording done by GoToMeeting. It is a Windows Video Media Standard 9.
Usually I have to then play it and capture it as we don't want the full screen. I capture it with Snap Pro X, The result of that is an Apple Animation Millions IMA 4:1. with FPS of 10.
I then bring that in to FCE and put in Sequence and Render it. Can't do anything with the audio as it has to re-render it before I can hear it. After Render is has light blue lines above. After editing, it's exported as Flash FLV for the web. THe end size must be 720 pixels wide,
I have MPEG Streamclip but it has so many options, not sure what to use.
I have looked all over for something that talks about formats to use and have found nothing as they all seem to think the original Video is being imported from a camera.
Thanks for the response.
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Audio disappears in Streamclip conversion to iMovie08

I have been using MPEG Streamclip 1.9.2 to convert a .MPG movie clip to a .AVI, so that it can be read into iMovie 08. The problem I'm having is that the audio disappears. Is there an explanation for this, and a work-around? Thanks.

I have a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 digital camera. It uses MPEG VX Fine Movies: 640x480 w/ audio at 30fps.
Sony MPEG VX is a form of multiplexed MPEG-1 content. Multiplexed MPEG-1 video content is "playback only" as far as QT applications are concerned. This means the content cannot be edited or converted by the QT structure without assistance. Doing so in QT Pro, GarageBand, iMovie HD, etc. will result in the loss of the audio content. This is normal and is why you should use a third-party, MPEG-based conversion application for your conversions. MPEG Streamclip (free), iSquint/PunyVid (free), Visual Hub/Film Redux ($$/free), FFmpegX (donation-ware), etc. would all work. My preference is MPEG Streamclip because it allows you to select any of the above listed audio/video iMovie '08 compatible compression formats, as well as, FCP installed codecs if available. Previously you said that your MPEG Streamclip conversions also lost their audio content and was why I wanted to know more about your work flow in that application.
I have called Mac support (twice) and per their advice, I upgraded to QuickView Pro and also purchased MPEG-2 playback to help with the file conversion.
I assume you are referring to QT Pro ($30) here and the QT MPEG-2 Playback Component ($20). Neither of these applications are required for the conversion of MPEG VX/MPEG-1 files to DV, AIC, Motion-JPEG, Photo-JPEG, MPEG-4, or H.264 compression formats using MPEG Streamclip but I wholeheartedly recommend having both on hand as you gain more experience in the use of each. MPEG Streamclip basically performs many of the same tasks as QT Pro but is able to handle multiplexed content which QT Pro can't handle while QT Pro allows you to layer audio and video content which MPEG Streamclip can't do. And, if you ever need to convert multiplexed/elementary stream MPEG-2 content in either QT Pro or MPEG Streamclip, then you will need the QT MPEG-2 PLayback Component which you already have. In short, while you may currently feel that you have wasted your investment, with time and experience, you will find these applications to be very powerful and complementary to one another.
What information do I need to provide to you to help me answer my question?
If you are unable to convert your Sony CyberShot files to DV, AIC, Motion-JPEG, Photo-JPEG, MPEG-4, and/or H.264 using MPEG Streamclip, then I would need to know the specific work flow used for your attempted conversion.
I'm desperately trying to create a "movie" for my daughter's first birthday (March 8th) of video clips from her first year to show at her party!!!
Once you have made a successful conversion using MPEG Streamclip, and decide which codec you plan to use, you can then proceed to the use of the MPEG Streamclip's batch processor which will allow you to load all of the files you want to convert at one time and set it to convert (and not join) all of the files automatically and unattended.

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I'm using MPEG Streamclip to convert .mod files to formats acceptable to FCE 3.0. I've tried a few dozen possibilities, but the files are either unreasonably huge (687 MB for 23 seconds of video) or of poor quality. Does anyone know of a high quality format that requires something on the order of 3.6 MB/min? A previous post (http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4815749&#4815749) recommends DV or HDV, but MPEG Streamclip gives many options for DV. Any help would be much appreciated.

They come from a Panasonic SDR-H200. The .mod clip in MPEG Streamclip looks great. Here's the information MPEG Streamclip gives for the clip:
Type: MPEG program stream
Duration: 0:00:23
Data Size: 12.48 MB
Bit Rate: 4.45 Mbps
Video Tracks:
224 MPEG-2, 704 × 480, 4:3, 29.97 fps, 9.54 Mbps, upper field first
Audio Tracks:
128 AC3 2/0, 48 kHz, 256 kbps
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MOV001.MOD (12.48 MB)

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