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Spot|DSE wrote on 4/8/2005, 6:43 PM
Search some of the sites like DVInfo.net, LAFCPUG, and you'll find that many folks prefer the final out of Vegas vs that of DVFilmmaker. I happen to be one of them, which is why I've written a few articles on the subject. DVFilmmaker is a good tool, but IMO, Vegas is better. Comparable stills, Vegas is slightly sharper, color definitely more robust. There are better tools, but they are infinitely more costly.
I was just searching a couple forums quickly to find some posts, but failed to do so. I know for certain there were some on the LAFCP site about 8 months back.
Gonzoman wrote on 4/8/2005, 7:10 PM
Thanks Spot!

I did some side-by-side comparisons today with Vegas and DvFilm Maker and I couldn't really tell much difference. It wasn't a scientific test really...just wanted to see if the difference was very noticable and to my old eyes...it wasn't. I burned these tests to tape and watched them back on my 42" TV and Vegas held it's own.

If I take 60i footage and de-interlace it....does it then become 30p? I did this to some footage today and it had a very nice look to it. It wasn't quite as choppy as 24p but still had a film quality about it.

Spot - I was reading Videography Magazine today and in the back of the mag (Backstage section) they suggest reading your book "HDV: What you NEED to Know. It also lists your website. Just thought I'd let you know it was in the mag in case you didn't know.

-Dean
Spot|DSE wrote on 4/8/2005, 7:12 PM
60i deinterlaced is 30 when viewed on a progressive monitor, yes.
Glad to hear your tests bear out what we found a while back, but of course our opinion is just that. Opinion. :-) There will be those that say DV Filmmaker is better and those that feel Vegas is better while I'll say that the Farouja system is better. (but costs quite a bit more) I like the way Vegas handles it, and subsequently, the way we've been able to assist Vegas with our scripting tools.