Best Capture File Ext. Format

whataguy00 wrote on 10/30/2006, 6:22 PM

I switched the HC3 iLink to downconvert to DV and am using the external catpure, to start a production. Captured files are .avi format.

Q> Is .avi the best or most recommended format to use - considering Vegas compatability, final file size, video quality, ease of production, etc?

Thanks!

Comments

Grazie wrote on 10/30/2006, 10:49 PM

A> Yes.

Q> Why wouldn't it be?

farss wrote on 10/30/2006, 11:33 PM

To put it another way, it's the ONLY option, I guess technically it isn't an option then.

However it's generally thought that capturing HDV as HDV and then using Vegas to downconvert to SD gives a better result than doing it in hardware. It does take more time though.

JohnnyRoy wrote on 10/31/2006, 4:27 AM

You didn’t say if you wanted HDV or DV. If you want DV, then an AVI file is the only choice. If you want HDV then M2T files and the internal capture are what you should be using.

~jr

whataguy00 wrote on 10/31/2006, 10:52 AM

OK, .avi are "the only option" - good - that's part of what I was wondering for DV. Other info helpful for HDV.

Thanks for your time!