HI,

I have  a sequence  in HDV. (4 min)

I want to make a DVD standard (4:3) with this sequence, with the best  quality  as possible!!

Some one how which one is the best compression or the best way for to do it ??

Thank you!!!

HI,

I have  a sequence  in HDV. (4 min)

I want to make a DVD standard (4:3) with this sequence, with the best  quality  as possible!!

 Some one knows, which one is the best compression or the best way for to exporte this sequence to standard DVD ??

Thank you!!!

First of all, export from the Avid as a Quicktime referece.  This creates a file that is as native as possible.

Then take the file to soreson squeeze.  Import the file in sorenson choose to create a MPEG2 video Large.  This will compress the file as MPEG-2 at around 7 megabits per second.  Slightly below average for a DVD, but a good spec. 

Then take the file into Avid DVD or any other DVD authoring to add menus and links.

Or

Go to your bin and select your sequence.  Go under file and choose send-to DVD.  It will do an all-in-one DVD that simply plays your video.  As of Verision 3.0 and higher.

avidmedic:

First of all, export from the Avid as a Quicktime referece.  This creates a file that is as native as possible.

HDV does not support QT reference. You will have to make a QT Movie...

 You don't really have a choice. Standard def DVDs are MPEG2 compression so you might as well just export as a QT ref and encode to MPEG 2 in the software of your choice.

...or do a video mixdown to a DNxHD codec and export a QTref of that.

Rene, you have two threads on the same topic with the same title.  Please don't double post.  If you want to bring your topic to the top again open the existing thread and reply to it with the word "bump".

Multiple posting lessens the chance of getting a response, because the more postings there are the less chance there is of a busy person finding yours.

I got it, but HDV do not accept QT reference.....

So, I have to make a QT movie, but with what kind of compressor and settings????

Thank you!!

Hello Rene:

1. Do you have Sorenson Squeeze? If so, have you ever used it?

2. Do you know how to create a video mixdown in Media Composer?

3. Do you know how to send your Avid timeline to Sorenson Squeeze via Send to>  ?

Yeah I have Sorenson  Squeeze!!.and i know how to use it, but the problem is generate before, when I am exporting the sequence ( like: QT Movie, DNxHD o WMV, or what ever) It's freezing in 82% of the export process....all the times.

The sequence have 6 min , 3 video HDV and SD and 2 audio tracks and 12 GB free in the disc.

I've had excellent results by simply using "export HDV" to create an m2t elementary stream, then just bring that into MyDVD.10 - with 16x9 pixels, it plays widescreen on a widescreen TV but letterbox on a 4:3 TV. You can also change the settings in MyDVD to make a center crop 4:3.

Thank you !!.....I will try it !!