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Videoon 2/27/2008
Question regarding Mike Crash's Smart Deinterlacer
Here are some instructions I saved from a previous thread. I have tested these personally and liked the results. "Motion processing" -> "Field only" "Compare color channels" -> On "Use cubic for interpolation" -> On "Motion map denoising" -> On "Motion threshold" -> 0-15 (I like a setting of between 0-5) "Scene change threshold" -> 100 All other boxes should be unchecked. Go into Project Properties and change "field order" from upper to none (progressive scan.) Also change "deinterlace method" from blend or interpolate to none. I have had good results from these settings. I forget who originally posted them a few years ago.
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Videoon 2/19/2008
OT: What do you look like?
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/GregFlowers/Greg.jpg Just woke up in the morning before coffee. edit: Thanks Steve for the fix.
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Videoon 2/4/2008
Any P.O.V.s on New Sub-$2000 Sony HD Cams?
Yes, I have read a little about the HV30 and it looks great. I really like 30p and think its vastly undused. But for me, I don't think it is worth an additional $300 just for that feature. Using Mike Crash's Smart Deinterlacer, I have achieved very good results with the FX1 deinterlacing 60i to 30p, better than Vegas can do natively. That is what I do with most of my video. I would like to have true 24p because I don't feel converting 60i to 24p holds up quite as well as 60i to 30p. Just my opinion though.
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Videoon 2/4/2008
Any P.O.V.s on New Sub-$2000 Sony HD Cams?
Soniclight, I've had the chance to compare the FX1 to my friend's Sony HC7. In evenly lit outdoor situations, the HC7 equaled the FX1 in most regards. It may have even been a little better reolution wise. The FX1 seemed to have better latitude. The HC7 seemed to overexpose highlights and bright clouds more than the FX1, but it could have been something to do with the way it was adjusted. In dimmer situations the FX1 was superior because of the better perceived latitude and ability to tweak manually. I believe the HC7 and HV20 are similar in this regard. Another thing to consider is the overall look and feel of the camera. Ultimately, the final quality of video is the most important thing without a doubt. But I hate to say it, especially for newer less well established videographers, having a professional looking camera may be advantagous if you are doing event videography. Some people may be hesitant to shell out good money for a wedding video using cameras that look like the ones in their own closets. If working with experienced actors and crews, a more professional looking camera may increase their confidence as well as yours. If you have an established reputation like several on this forum, it may be less important. I have read of people adding matte boxes to these smaller cameras only to make them look more impressive. If you are going to be doing run and gun stuff, or remote location shooting, the smaller cameras are great for their smaller sizes or inconspicuous consumer appearance. If I were going hiking or on vacation, I'd rather carry the HC7 around than the FX1 due to size alone. For me, video is a passion but ultimately a hobby. I have never made one red cent doing video but I have done many videos for my friends and several short films. I have had offers from many people to video events. I think I could make a living doing videography if I wanted. If I were doing this for a living I would keep my FX1. But for shooting little short films and fun projects I think the Canon HV20 might suit me a little better.
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Videoon 2/3/2008
Any P.O.V.s on New Sub-$2000 Sony HD Cams?
I've owned both a VX2000 and an FX1. Both are considered excellent in low light conditions. In my opinion, the FX1 combined with light use of Mike Crash's Dynamic Noise Reduction plugin yields far better results in low light than the VX2000. Even when downconverted to SD, I'd take the FX1 with DNR over the VX2000. I've been thinking about selling my FX1 and accessories and downgrading to the Canon HV20 for its additional 24p capability, the HDMI output, and the small size. Not to mention the price. For most of what I do low the ight capability is nice but not usually required. If anyone's interested in my FX1 and accessories let me know...
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Videoon 12/8/2007
Recommended Plug-Ins
Mike Crash has some great plugins for Vegas and best of all they're free. http://www.mikecrash.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=6 I haven't tried them in Vegas 8 yet but I used them in V5,6,and 7 all of the time.
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Videoon 8/25/2007
Q: Best Films/Shorts Shot in SD MiniDV You Know?
The FX1 will be better than the FX7 in low light. You may consider the Canon HV20 HDV camera. It has been getting raves and has a large user base for support. It has a single 1/2.7 inch CMOS sensor and comes in about $1000. It also has a 24p mode that significantly improves its low light performance and may yield a look that meets your needs. If you would like to see what FX1 footage looks like in very low light, I have video shot inside of Carlsbad Caverns with only the available light. It may be close to what you are looking for. It was shot at 1/30th shutter speed so the low light performance was increased at the expense of halving the resolution. The gain was maxed out so it should give you a very good idea of what to expect at worst. You could play around with Levels, Curves, and Mike Crash's free Dynamic Noise Reduction plugin to see what you could do to clean it up some. PM me if you interested and we'll find a way to get you some clips to examine and play with.
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Videoon 8/25/2007
importing video
You may have an alpha channel issue. Try this and see if it helps. Right click on you .avi file on the timeline. Select "Properties" at the bottom. In the "Properties" tab select "Media." In the "Media" tab go to Alpha Channel at the bottom and select "None." Let us know if this brings your missing objects back or not.
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Videoon 8/25/2007
Q: Best Films/Shorts Shot in SD MiniDV You Know?
In my opinion, I would go HDV over SD DV. The main reason is I say that is because your final product ideally will be viewed on a large movie screen and that extra resolution really makes a difference. If it was destined just for normal SD DVD then I would say it doesn't matter as much. It also sounds like your project will require a lot of compositing and HDV via intermediary like Cineform will hold up better than SD DV in most cases. I have owned a VX2000 and FX1. The VX2000 was a good 3 chip dv camera and the FX1 is a good HDV camera. Digitally projected on an 8 foot screen, the FX1 blows the VX2000 away. The differences in low light performance were not that great. Furthermore, since you will have control of the lighting it sounds like, light those indoor scenes in a way that sets the mood, but supplies adequate light. Dark, moody scenes are more about lighting it correctly than not having much light at all. What range of budget are you looking at? $1000, $2000, $3000? I would be cautious making judgements about SD DV quality based on other people's work simply because you don't know what kind and quality of lighting used, any 35mm adaptors, etc. Good 3 chip SD DV cameras like the Panasonic DVX100 series or Canon XL2 will cost as much as decent 3 chip HDV cameras. So, IMO I would go HDV for the increased resolution needed for a large screen and light properly around its weaknesses. Examples of theatrical releases shot on SD DV include 28 Days Later, Open Water, and Pieces of April.
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Videoon 8/20/2007
Why am I rendering faster than others?
But he is trying to compare his results on the rendertest to other's results on the rendertest and he needs to know if they used "Good" or "Best". There are times when you should use the "Best" setting. You should use the "Best" setting if you are rendering from one resolution to a different resolution (hdv to dv for example.)
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Videoon 8/20/2007
Why am I rendering faster than others?
Are you rendering with the "Good" or "Best" setting. I think you are supposed to render using the "Best" setting if you aren't already.
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Videoon 8/20/2007
OT....Chromakey Horse and Rider
As a last resort, you might be able to pull a difference key if your background is extremely stable and the camera will be locked down. At best, you will have a lot of clean up work on ragged matte edges. But if a large green screen isn't possible it may be the next best thing. I've only done it a few times and the results aren't as good as using a green screen. You could test it with just a person and see if the results are acceptable or not. It is possible with Vegas but much easier with After Effects. It may be possible to shoot it from a low angle on a clear blue day and use the the sky as a blue screen. That may not jibe with your scene and the weather doesn't always cooperate well with shooting schedules either.
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Videoon 8/19/2007
OT: blueray vs HD-DVD
You really wouldn't have to store them on the PS3 harddrive if you didn't want to. If your computer has wireless then you could play them straight from your computer through the PS3 to your HDTV. Or straight from a flash drive plugged into your PS3. The remote access is a great feature of the PS3.
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Videoon 8/19/2007
OT: blueray vs HD-DVD
The PS3 is a wonderful multimedia tool. I can download about 20 minutes worth of HDV .m2t files onto my 4 gig flash drive and watch them immediately on the PS3. I believe it will also play back .m2t files burned on dual layer DVD-Rs, giving you the same HD playback time as HD DVD players and DVD-Rs. Its actually more convenient and faster than burning an HD DVD compatible DVD-R, but you don't get the nice menus or DD 5.1. I haven't personally tried playing .m2t files from DVD-R so forgive me if I'm mistaken. It can also connect wirelessly to other computers in your house and play many formats (mp3, mpeg2) back remotely. It now has the ability to upscale regular DVDs similarly to the Toshiba HD DVD players. Its really an elegant tool that I think complements my Toshiba HD DVD player, rather than competing with it. Seems to be right up your alley for a lot of the things you like to do. And it just happens to play Blu-Ray movies and games... P.S. I would doubt Sony would change the Blu-Ray spec so much as to make the PS3 obsolete. Now that would absolutely kill Blu-Ray as a format IMHO.
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Videoon 8/18/2007
OT: blueray vs HD-DVD
Yeah, I own both formats and I tend to lean a little toward HD DVD myself. Mabey I tend to root for the underdog or that HD DVD got it right from the start or the ability to burn HD content onto regular DVD-Rs. Who knows. If I were a betting man, and I'm not, I would bet that Blu Ray will likely win after a long drawn out war. I think this because of its superior studio support and marketing, and that Sony has far more to lose in Blu Ray's failure than Toshiba or Universal does if HD DVD folds. I hope the combo player eventually become the norm as it would solve a lot of problems. There is nothing that makes me think that there will ultimately be one and only one HD format. In other tech areas like video games, home computers, processors, and even video cameras there has been many non-compatible formats thathave coexisted without completely destroying the competition. My own personal philosophy, especially on boards like this one and the AVS forum, is to not take it so seriously as you will liikely not change the minds of those you are arguing with.
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Videoon 8/18/2007
OT: blueray vs HD-DVD
Man, haven't you all decided on which is the once and always HD format yet? By the end of this weekend we still have to determine whether Republicans or Democrats are right and then, time permitting, the one true religion ;)
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Videoon 8/18/2007
video preference
If I'm not mistaken, I believe this is related to dual core, quad core, and multiple cpus. I think you want to set the number of render threads to at least the number of cores/cpus available for rendering. Use at least 2 for dual cores and at least 4 for quad cores. I think the only time you might want the number lower than the number of cores available is if you plan on using you computer for other aplications while Vegas is rendering to free up some processing power for those other applications. Otherwise, set the number to at least the number of cores available.
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Videoon 8/18/2007
OT: blueray vs HD-DVD
I don't think the format war will be over after Christmas - not by a long shot. Both sides simply offer titles that the public wants that are format exlusive. If anything, I think HD-DVD has a chance to improve its position around Christmas because it will likely have players available on sale in the low $200's while Blu-Ray players will likely be $100-150 more. I personally welcome a long war because I think the competition is advantagous to the consumer, although I understand the argument that neither HD format will become mainstream until the other is defeated. I do not think Sony would have been as aggressive in fixing Blu-Ray's early release problems if HD-DVD hadn't been around. I have been very happy with the quality and quantity of HD releases and especially the support for releasing the HD versions day and date with thier SD DVD counterparts. I still don't understand the furvor demonstrated by some here, especially those who don't even own either format. It would be like someone getting into a heated debate over the merits of Vegas vs Premiere while only owning and using Windows Movie Maker.
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Videoon 8/16/2007
OT: blueray vs HD-DVD
I mean no disrespect to anyone, but I do not for the life of me understand how any of you can be so in love with one format and so hate the other. THEY ARE BOTH GREAT! I have both so I know. Both look and sound awsome with good transfers. It is really a childish pissing contest. Blu-Ray has the lead thus far and I really love my PS3 as a media console. I also love my Toshiba A1 as an awsome DVD upconverter and watch all of my SD DVDs on it. FWTEP - You said it will be all over for HD DVD when Blu-Ray hits $200. But HD DVD is much closer to $200 now and will be even cheaper by the time Blu-Ray makes it to $200. I really don't care which format wins. Whatever money I may lose in obsolete equipment I have more than made up for with my current enjoyment of both formats. I can play my raw HDV .m2t files straight from a flash drive using the PS3 or I can make nice looking red laser HD DVDs on the Toshiba. This is the greatest time for home theater and video enthusiasts and many aren't taking full advantage of it.
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Videoon 8/15/2007
OT: blueray vs HD-DVD
I think one thing that is hurting HD-DVD, especially on titles available in both formats like "300", is the combo format that HD-DVD insists on releasing. It is a good idea - having an HD and SD DVD version on one disc. The problem is that they charge $4-5 more for it. So in effect I'm forced to buy an HD and SD version at once. That's why I personally bought the Blu-Ray version of 300 instead of the HD-DVD version. Becuase it was a little cheaper. My personal opinion is that the format war is long from being over in spite of Blu-Ray's current lead. I think its really just getting started and there may never be a single HD format. While no one wants to invest in a potentially losing format, I can't imagine why some spend thousands of dollars on HDTVs and high end audio equipment and sit idly by missing out on the two greatest audio and video quality formats ever released to the public. The worst thing that could happen is they end up with a high end SD DVD upscaler or an excellent video game console/media center. If you want to enjoy HD movies and can afford it, do yourself a favor and get an HD DVD and/or BLU Ray player.
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Videoon 8/5/2007
Heat haze effect
I'm not sure how to do it in Vegas. I know it can easily be done with ParticleIllusion, which is a fun and useful program.
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Videoon 7/30/2007
I know this is a dead horse but....
Is it a public access channel or a regular cable channel? If it public access then he (and only he) would be held responsible for copyright infringement. Public access will usually not edit the content of the programs submitted nor are they generally held responsible for the content. The show's producer is responsible.
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Videoon 2/7/2007
cam check - do you: HDv or DV?
I've shot HDV on an FX1 for over 2 years now.
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Videoon 1/24/2007
How to Hold HDV Quality?
Sidecar2 Is the higher quality video from the Z1 coming from recorded HDV tapes or while watching a live feed straight from the Z1 itself? The tape will always be HDV compressed while the live feed is not compressed. This could explain some of the quality differences you are seeing if it is the live feed you were referring to.
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