Conversion File Tests-Canon XL H1 at DVinfo.net

Kevin Wild · December 31st, 2005, 03:09 AM

I took a sample of my kid singing and did a bunch of tests. Thought I'd share them.

Files:
-Initial clip is HDV Native
-Converted to DVCProHD 1080i via AJA Kona LHe
-Converted to SD 8 Bit Uncompressed (both letterboxed and blowup)
-Converted to DV (both letterboxed and blowup)

All can be found here in HDV Conversion Tests folder:

http://homepage.mac.com/kevinwild/FileSharing34.html

I am VERY happy with the way these conversions turned out. I just may shoot HD all the time rather than DV. I also, after having loved DV for a long time, may switch to mastering everything SD. At least this way...working in HDV or DVCProHD and then doing final render to SD Uncompressed...file sizes will be decent and man, it sure looks better than DV.

Let me know thoughts on these files. I found it interesting. If you can't open them (PC), try VLC.

Kevin

Graham Bernard · December 31st, 2005, 08:05 AM

Kevin - I DL/ed the big outdoors movie and can't play it in QT . .. what do I do . .? What is VLC?

Pete Bauer · December 31st, 2005, 08:16 AM

It is a free viewer that plays just about anything:
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

May cause a false trojan alert in some security software, but straightforward to use.

Ashley Hosking · December 31st, 2005, 08:19 AM

Video Lan Client... Just do a google search for "vlc" I am not going to post a link as I am not sure of the rules on this forum regarding that.

*EDIT*

Oh well that answers that question if Pete does it then I'll follow... *smile*

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

PS - HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE I'M IN 2006!

Kevin Wild · December 31st, 2005, 10:44 AM

Sorry for the Mac only files, guys. Hope you can get a good idea of the quality via VLC.

KW

December 31st, 2005, 03:09 AM	#1
Kevin Wild Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 540	Conversion File Tests-Canon XL H1 I took a sample of my kid singing and did a bunch of tests. Thought I'd share them. Files: -Initial clip is HDV Native -Converted to DVCProHD 1080i via AJA Kona LHe -Converted to SD 8 Bit Uncompressed (both letterboxed and blowup) -Converted to DV (both letterboxed and blowup) All can be found here in HDV Conversion Tests folder: http://homepage.mac.com/kevinwild/FileSharing34.html I am VERY happy with the way these conversions turned out. I just may shoot HD all the time rather than DV. I also, after having loved DV for a long time, may switch to mastering everything SD. At least this way...working in HDV or DVCProHD and then doing final render to SD Uncompressed...file sizes will be decent and man, it sure looks better than DV. Let me know thoughts on these files. I found it interesting. If you can't open them (PC), try VLC. Kevin

December 31st, 2005, 08:16 AM	#3
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	It is a free viewer that plays just about anything: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ May cause a false trojan alert in some security software, but straightforward to use. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

December 31st, 2005, 08:05 AM	#2
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Kevin - I DL/ed the big outdoors movie and can't play it in QT . .. what do I do . .? What is VLC?

December 31st, 2005, 08:19 AM	#4
Ashley Hosking Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 77	Video Lan Client... Just do a google search for "vlc" I am not going to post a link as I am not sure of the rules on this forum regarding that. EDIT Oh well that answers that question if Pete does it then I'll follow... smile http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ PS - HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE I'M IN 2006!

December 31st, 2005, 10:44 AM	#5
Kevin Wild Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 540	Sorry for the Mac only files, guys. Hope you can get a good idea of the quality via VLC. KW