Correct render settings

harrillj wrote on 3/1/2008, 7:51 AM
Hello,

I just loaded some AVCH files into a Vegas Pro 8 project,recorded in HD from a new Sony HDR-SR7. (Recorded at 1440x1080x32 29.970 fps interlaced, 48k Hz audio, 5.1 surround).

I want to render the collection of files from my timeline, but am struggling with which settings to choose. My workstation has both a DVD recorder and a Sony Blue Ray recorder.

My goal is to NOT record an AVCH disc, but instead both a DVD that can be plaed on any DVD player, AND ALSO I want to record a Blu-ray disc in the highest possible quality.

Given that, can you tell me what "save as Type" and "Template" I should choose in the Render-As prompt for each of the scenarios mentioned above; Highest quality DVD playable on any set-top DVD player, AND a highest quality blu-ray disc.

I beleive, but am not sure, I should be choosing the "MainConcetp MPEG-2" type, but then get confused on which template to use.

In any event, your expertise is needed.

Thanks

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VMP wrote on 3/2/2008, 5:28 PM
Hi,

Concerning the DVD:

Depending on the footage length the bit rate varies.
You can load a standard DVD preset, then change it to your preference.

Then save it, by giving it an unique name.

If you are using 4.7g DVD’s.

For footages below 30 min you can easily render at 8000 MBPS.

8000 MBPS being the maximum that most DVD set tops can handle,
gives mostly good quality results.

I never render at variable bit rate setting, I have had many problems while doing so in the past.

Sometimes I had waited for hours just to realize that Vegas stopped at 80% render!.

Besides that I like knowing that the footage is rendered at a stable bit rate rather than my computer deciding it for me.

Also if you use dual layer (DL) DVD you could possibly render long footages at high rate.

Because obviously the DVD has more storage space.

I have not used DL DVD until know so concerning compatibility etc , I can’t give you much info.

I know that commercial movie DVD ‘s usually hangs when the DVD player goes to the second layer.

VMP