I've read threads and Glenn Chan's article on color spaces in Vegas but I'm confused when to convert to Computer RGB for output.
I now understand for digital camera stills/slideshows, to add Color Corrector with Computer RGB to Studio RGB preset to all stills on the timeline.
But when rendering, I'm not sure if or when to use the reverse Color Corrector Studio RGB to Computer RGB preset as a video output fx.
Glenn first says "The Vegas default codecs will want to see studio R'G'B' levels." but then says "When encoding to most web streaming formats, the encoder will want to see computer R'G'B' levels." Exactly which codecs expect Computer RGB?
I primarily use the following encoder/display combinations for web, laptop-to-projector and PAL SD DVD output. Assuming everything on my timeline is in Studio RGB, should I convert video output to Computer RGB for any of these?
1. Flash for web, progressive download. I encode to uncompressed avi for input to Adobe Flash encoder or Camtasia Flash encoder;
2. WMV9 for web progressive download;
3. Cineform avi (1024x768 slideshow) for PC playback to projector via VGA cable, playback in Windows Media Player;
4. MainConcept MPG2 for SD DVD to SD TV.
5. (I will begin encoding to H.264 for flash playback when the new Flash 9 player update is released.)
I now understand for digital camera stills/slideshows, to add Color Corrector with Computer RGB to Studio RGB preset to all stills on the timeline.
But when rendering, I'm not sure if or when to use the reverse Color Corrector Studio RGB to Computer RGB preset as a video output fx.
Glenn first says "The Vegas default codecs will want to see studio R'G'B' levels." but then says "When encoding to most web streaming formats, the encoder will want to see computer R'G'B' levels." Exactly which codecs expect Computer RGB?
I primarily use the following encoder/display combinations for web, laptop-to-projector and PAL SD DVD output. Assuming everything on my timeline is in Studio RGB, should I convert video output to Computer RGB for any of these?
1. Flash for web, progressive download. I encode to uncompressed avi for input to Adobe Flash encoder or Camtasia Flash encoder;
2. WMV9 for web progressive download;
3. Cineform avi (1024x768 slideshow) for PC playback to projector via VGA cable, playback in Windows Media Player;
4. MainConcept MPG2 for SD DVD to SD TV.
5. (I will begin encoding to H.264 for flash playback when the new Flash 9 player update is released.)