new user AVCHD rendering

johnwhy wrote on 6/23/2010, 3:08 PM

I have just bought the Sony DSC-HX5V which shoots 1080i video
AVCHD 1920 x 1080 60i 29.970fps (coincidently I live in the UK? is this a US camera!)

Anyway the footage edits well in Vegas but how should I render it out to keep the best
looking result...?

many thanks - john

Comments

kkolbo wrote on 6/23/2010, 3:21 PM

Render out for what use? To store for later? To playback on a device?

There are so many delivery formats right now that it all depends on where it is going. For archive, I like nothing better than CIneform, but my needs are different than most and storage size is not an issue.

johnwhy wrote on 6/23/2010, 3:31 PM

thanks for reply... good point
i want to play the edited file from a memory stick on my bravia TV...

i would rather use a codec included with vegas although i appreciate cineform is highly respected

johnwhy wrote on 6/23/2010, 3:32 PM

one other point does having a US camera matter?
if I stick to ntsc templates and render settings?

I live in UK

kkolbo wrote on 6/23/2010, 4:29 PM

Your first step here then is to research what formats you Bravia TV will play from a MemoryStick. I am only familiar with ones that will play slides but not video from the stick.

As for NTSC or PAL, it will come down to what your TV will play. Vegas will convert it for you, but it must be compatible with your TV to do any good.

Start with the manual on the TV or take the model number and put it into an internet search and track down the manual for the TV. It should give you a list of formats and resolutions, along with bitrates, that it will take.

Milos Janata wrote on 6/24/2010, 9:04 AM

Hi, I have same compact camera, its amazing! For me it works to keep same framerate, since I have PAL version its 25.
I saw some ghosting when redered at 30, but i have no experience with bluray disks. I can give u tips how to render for youtube:]
Look at this, its done with hx5. I share any tricks:]