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farss wrote on 9/13/2005, 2:32 PM
How did you create the mpeg-2 file?
You have to encode to a DVD compliant mpeg-2 file. I've done it without problems.
Bob.
Espen wrote on 9/13/2005, 2:45 PM
Hi Bob!

I used the default setting i Vegas6 (MainConcept MPEG-2).

The MPEG-2-file is better now!

I changed the Vegas project setting "Deinterlace method" to "Blend fields", and that helped!

But I'm interested in hearing what settings you find work best for you.

Yours
hugin
farss wrote on 9/13/2005, 4:03 PM
Which version of Vegas are you using?
I just ran a HDV project and rendered to mpeg-2 using the DVDA PAL DVD template, at Best, Best will not affect your issue should, just get slightly better interpolation.
If you're getting jaggies try the Reduce Interlace Flicker on the media.
Also be aware of aliasing issues. This can happen with anything when you got to a lower def format.
Bob.
Espen wrote on 9/14/2005, 3:11 AM
I use Vegas6b.

Where do I find "Reduce Interlace Flicker"?

Espen
farss wrote on 9/14/2005, 4:46 AM
Right click the event (clip), under Properties.
Micke N wrote on 12/15/2005, 12:42 AM
I've got the same problem as Espen originally described.
Source material: HDV
Render to MPEG-2 using DVD Architect PAL widescreen template
Burn DVD using DVD Architect

The picture is amazing when there are no movements! But with movements the picture is totally ruined by interlace artifacts. I've tried the Reduce Interlace switch, and it do remove most of the artifacts. But at the same time the picture gets a lot less clear, and some artifacts are still there, so that switch is not a good option.

I'm sure more people have struggled with this. Anyone got a solution?

/Micke
PeterWright wrote on 12/15/2005, 1:44 AM
When rendering from HDV to DVD MPEG2 I often get squiggles on vertical lines unless I use "Best" as Full Frame Rendering quality under File > Properties.
Serena wrote on 12/15/2005, 1:50 AM
Yes, the jaggies are most distracting to me but apparently not to everyone (so I found). I have three solutions that all work well for me, with some differences in effort and effect on the image. I'm in PAL territory, so that has an influence.
1) shoot Cineframe 25 (some loss of vertical resolution but people not concerned by interlace artifacts certainly won't see the loss)
2) render to 1080 24PsF
3) use DVFilmMaker to remove artifacts from moving things (there are none in stationary things). Result is progressive with interlace artifacts mostly removed (can find traces when you look carefully).

However this assumes you're going to high def. Downconverting to standard definition (for DVD) gave me good results without special attention. However the above techniques obviously work for that also.
JJKizak wrote on 12/15/2005, 5:52 AM
I just rendered mine to DVD NTSC Widescreen set at best quality with everything at default and it was excellent, but you must view it on a CRT and not an LCD monitor. It's a bit flakey on the LCD, but perfect on the CRT.

JJK
Micke N wrote on 12/16/2005, 12:33 AM
It's almost embarrasing, but...... when I changed render from Good to Best the artifacts are gone! Couldn't believe the difference. When nothing is moving fast in the picture you can't really tell the difference between Good and Best. But when something is moving, or if you're panning, there is a HUGE difference.

/Micke
PeterWright wrote on 12/16/2005, 12:54 AM
Glad it worked for you too Micke.

As you say, the difference is huge - from unacceptable to great - I still haven't read an explanation of why or how it makes this much difference, but I've been doing this for every HDV shot project.

Peter
Serena wrote on 12/16/2005, 6:54 PM
Yes, I always use "best" anyway.