What happened to MPEG2? How to prepare material in FCP for DVD Studio Pro?

I have made DVDs using DVD Studio Pro before when usig a manual that my teacher had put together. It all worked fine. After preparing my videos on FCP I exported the material "Using Quicktime Conversion" and selected MPEG2. But thats no longer an option! How do I go about burning DVDs now?
Hope someone have time to answer.

Either:
- export to Compressor, select your settings from its options then drag the generated video and audio files into DVDSP
or
- export a quicktime file using 'current settings' and drag that directly into DVDSP. DVDSP uses Compressor internally to generate the audio and video files.
If you decide to let DVDSP do the encoding, you need to read through the manual to find the section where you set the bitrates and output files.
x

Similar Messages

  • What format to export fcdp project recorded on sony z1 for dvd studio pro

    what format do I export a Final Cut Studio project recorded on sony z1 HDV for dvd studio pro. I am getting lines on the edges if I export current settings.

    finalcut.ie wrote:
    he says sd is this right when i want a hd dvd?
    HD-DVD is a dead format. It may play on your mac - or an HD-DVD set top player, if you happen to have one - but nowhere else. If you just want playback on your mac, compress to h.264 with your current frame size. If you want a DVD it will have to be SD and Mpeg-2 as Shawn already explained.
    mish

  • What's the best compressor setting to export from FCP to DVD Studio Pro?

    I am exporting an 11 minute video from FCP Studio 2 via compressor to go to DVD Studio Pro. It's DV PAL 720 x 576 and I intend the final DVD to be 16:9 so I'll be choosing 16:9 letterbox in DVDStudio Pro.
    As my video is only 11 minutes am I losing quality by selecting Best Quality DVD 90 minutes?
    And is the way I described above the best way to go about it?

    You should try the setting as a start, though there are many tweaks you can do if you do not like the results. One of the biggest tweaks is the frame controls (adds more time but can help.)
    You should send out to a preset for 16:9 (or make your own setting with aspect ratio of 16:9) then flag the track in DVD SP to 16:9 Letterbox
    Some links
    http://dvdstepbystep.com/faqs_7.php
    http://dvdstepbystep.com/faqs_3.php
    And a quick Compressor (2 but same principles for 3) movie here
    http://dvdstepbystep.com/qc.php

  • How do I prevent errors importing foreign characters into subtitles for DVD studio pro?

    How do I prevent errors importing foreign characters into subtitles for DVD studio pro?
    I have figured out just about everything necessary for creating subtitle tracks in several foreign languages, but the only problem is that some individual characters in some languages (like the "open quotation mark" symbol in Lithuanian!) do not import properly into the subtitle track.  I can type or paste the symbols in manually, but this means doing it hundreds of times in several different languages, and defeats the purpose of using the system I've created.
    Does anyone know how to import some of these odd characters.
    I import characters using a text file saved in Unicode-16, and I set the language of the track to the proper language (for instance, Lithuanian).
    I can't find the answer anyway, and really am stumped!!
    Thank you!!

    i think i might have figured out a solution.  it's a quirk in the program.  i noticed that sometimes the quotation marks DO actually import, but only if they are in the middle of a sentence.  they only FAIL to import at the beginning of a sentence.  so, what i did was to paste a space before the beginning of every sentence with a weird low-down quotation mark, and it imported fine.
    and it also seems to kill two birds with one stone, because sometimes it seems that DVD studio pro cuts off a few pixels at the beginning of a line -- so with a space inserted it just cuts off...nothing.
    so far so good.  thank you for trying to help, Tom.  MUCH APPRECIATED.  this stuff can be very frustrating.  i'm already going bald fast enough....erg.

  • What's the best way to master an MPEG 2 file for DVD Studio Pro.

    In version 4.5 of FCP I was able to use QuickTime conversion to encode to MPEG2. Now that option is not there. I hate using compressor 2 to create MPEG 2 because when I do the MPEG 2 files always seem to studder and I don't know why. I shot my project in HDV. It is about 64 minutes long. Any suggestions on the BEST way to master an MPEG 2 file for DVD Studio pro? Thanks in advance!
    Peter
    PS - I'm using FCP 5

    Some people have reported a field reversal problem with HDV to SD DVD encodes. There's an Apple technical document on this issue somewhere, but the problem was supposed to be addressed by a Pro Applications update a couple of years ago... This site might help you get to the bottom of the problem.
    http://www3.telus.net/bonsai/Step-by-Step.html

  • How do I save still image at DVD Studio Pro?

    hello,
    how do I save some still image from my track to use as background menu on DVD Studio Pro?
    thx

    I'm not certain a screenshot would give you as good quality as the actual export still image option. I mean, if the function is there, why not just use it? Heck you could even set up FCP to just right click something and have it open in Photoshop right from the timeline... screenshots are fine as a last resort, but using the export command would be better I'd think.
    And really, on DVDS, the still images in a menu background end up as a movie too anyway eventually so why not just build your menu background in FCP, make it look all good (you can import Photoshop files into the timeline) and export it out as a movie to Compressor and then to DVDSP? That's how i do it and the menus look great.

  • How can I import .mov file into dvd studio pro?

    Hi,
    I have a .mov file and want to but a dvd with menu and chapters. But when I try to import the .mov file into dvd studio pro it says Incompatible format. How can I import my .mov file in to dvd studio pro?

    Two ways…
    Transcode into a codec like Pro Res, import into DVDSP and let it do the encoding.
    Or better yet:
    Import into Compressor, choose a DVD preset and let Compressor encode. It will make two files, separate video and audio files. Import those into DVDSP.
    Good luck.
    Russ

  • What is the best format for DVD studio Pro when you have a lot of content?

    I have to make a SD DVD and I have a lot of content trying to fit as much as possible on one DVD yet still maintain the quality. I made a beautiful h.264 to find out that it isn't compatible. Suggestions..
    Message was edited by: jennafwd

    How long is your program? How many menus do you plan to have?
    Have you used one of the DVD presets in Compressor to create the needed .m2v video file and AC3 audio file for use in DVD-SP? If so, which preset? If you customized a preset, what bit rate settings did you use?
    -DH

  • What is the best way to export a DVCam proyect to DVD Studio Pro?

    I always export them as a normal quick time file but you are able to see some digital noise in some shots. What am I doing wrong?

    Why,,,oh why I ask? do we export to QT first?
    Export your sequence directly to compressor using the highest Mbps you can allow according to the length of your sequence. For example, you can use this formula: 560/minutes of video=bitrate. Let's say you've got a video that is 90 minutes in length---560/90=6.2, so you would compress using a bitrate that averages 6.2 Mbps. What is that you say? your sequence is only 20 min. long? then use the highest bitrate that most DVD players can withstand which is somewhere around 8.0 Mbps, for safety I never go higher than 7.5 Mbps. Use Dolby 2.0 for audio.
    THEN BRING IT INTO DVDSP
    Good luck

  • How to import subtitles made with Final Cut in DVD studio Pro?

    Hello!
    I made subtitles for a movie directly on a track of my final cut timeline. How can I import now this into DVD studio pro to make an independant subtitle track?
    thank you.

    DVD Studio Pro can work with STL subtitle files. they are nothing more spectacular than a plain text file.
    There's a ton of information in DVDSP's online manual, under the Help menu bar item.
    search that pdf for "Creating an STL Format Subtitle File".
    This file can be configured to display when the user wants to see it or made permanent with the "Force Display" option.
    If you export your FCP Timeline the subtitles on it will be burned into the video permanently.

  • How to get DVD Studio Pro

    Hi all. I wonder if some one can help: I'd call the Apple Store but it's Sunday eve and I need this info urgently to price up a job.
    How do I get a copy of DVD Studio Pro nowadays? I know it's part of Final Cut now, but do I have to buy Final Cut Studio 2 at more than 800ukp or does it come with Final Cut Express at 130ukp?
    I'l be more than a little upset if it isn't bundled with Express: The only reason I'm upgrading is because of the "first play" and "jumps" menu bug that reared its ugly head after a recent Pro Apps update. I feel Apple have really crapped on some of it's customers with this issue, but that's another matter and Apple don't give a proverbial anyway...

    The only way to get the current version is with the Final Cut Studio package. But you may be able to find an older version for sale somewhere.
    -DH

  • When we use XML,XSD,WSDL files to create SOA webservices in jdeveloper ,what will happen means internally,how will useful xml ,xsd,wsdl for composite ?

    When we use XML,XSD,WSDL files to create SOA webservices in jdeveloper ,what will happen means internally,how will useful xml ,xsd,wsdl for composite ?
    How xml will send message to XSD then how wsdl interaction then to composite ?

    XSD (XML Schema Definition), is an abstract representation of a XML characteristics.
    The WSDL (Web Services Description Language), describes the functionality offered by your web service.
    You can say what operations your services offers, and describe the messages used for this operations in your XSD.

  • My ical wiped out a whole calendar category (i have four each with a different colour code)  what happened? and how do i get my info back

    My ical wiped out a whole calendar category (i have four each with a different colour code)  what happened? and how do i get my info back

    Read this:
    Forgot passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support
    If you want your grandchild to play with the iPad use Guided Access:
    iOS: About Guided Access - Apple Support

  • A movie I bought a while ago will no longer play, instead it just shows a black screen and no audio. All of the other movies in my library play fine. Any ideas as to whats going on or how to fix it? Thanks for any help.

    A movie I bought a while ago will no longer play, instead it just shows a black screen and no audio. All of the other movies in my library play fine. Any ideas as to whats going on or how to fix it? Thanks for any help.

    Hi 22chill,
    I recommend that we delete and re-download the movie from your purchase history:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
    Thanks,
    Matt M.

  • HT1338 i purchased dvd studio pro and im trying to install it but when i go to click continue it gives me this  "you cant open the application gestalt tool becasue powerpc applications are no longer supported" what does that mean and how can i fix this ?

    i purchased dvd studio pro and im trying to install it but when i go to click continue it gives me this  "you cant open the application gestalt tool becasue powerpc applications are no longer supported" what does that mean and how can i fix this ?

    I note this information from Wikipedia: "DVD Studio Pro was a high-end software tool published by Apple Inc. to allow users to create DVD masters to be sent out for replication at production houses. Its tight integration with other Apple applications allows users to take Final Cut Pro and Motion projects and render them into the DVD format without encoding to intermediary formats. This streamlines the production workflow and reduces overhead."
    If that is your intent, finding a substitute program that will run on your Mac may not be as efficient.  Others can advise you on alternatives, or you can post a new thread specifically with that question.
    BTW: what Mac and what version of OS X?
    If it is important to you to continue to use DVD Studio Pro, consider the option of installing Snow Leopard (with Rosetta) into Parallels on your Mac:
                                  [click on image to enlarge]
    Full Snow Leopard installation instructions are here.

Maybe you are looking for

  • HT5538 We have 4 Iphones and one Apple id (used for ITunes). Since upgrading IOS to 6,

    We have 4 Iphones and one Apple id (used for ITunes). Since upgrading to  IOS  6 on my phone, I now receive ALL the text messages destined to the others! What should I do to get back to "normal", without opting out of Imessages or FaceTime?

  • External drive not recognised in Finder or Disk Utility on new Mini

    Hi, I've just bought a new Mac Mini and it won't recognise my Seagate Expansion drive in either Finder or Disk Utility. The drive is fully accessible on my old Macbook (running Snow Leopard), and ran fine on my old iMac running Mavericks. I've tried

  • Iphone4 will not sync with computer

    Iphone 4 is connected to the port but will not give me the option to sync to itunes so I can do anything at all with it! please help!

  • Transparency with the Apple Intermediate Codec

    Hi Guys I was wondering if anyone out there could enlighten me. I am rendering a series of clis to be played back in a live TV show and I need these clips to be "transparent". I am rendering them with the Animation Codec but I am reaching a point whe

  • Execute unix commands from Java

    Hi, I have a client application running on windows. This client should connect to a unix server and check for the existence of a file and display the result as "File found/File not found". In order to connect from windows to the unix server, I used t