Contrast Problems at DVinfo.net

Sean Johnson · November 8th, 2008, 11:49 PM

I have just started raising the contrast in my videos to make them pop little bit more. Since I'm new to doing this so I didn't know what the out come would be. The video looks fine until I output to dvd. The playback shows a lot distortion and lines when there is little to considerable movement.

I've used Final Cut Pro in the past and had the same problem but I just didn't know what it was. I now use Adobe Premiere and make the dvd using Encore. I was wondering if there is a way to stop or even reduce the distortion caused by the contrast filter. My only other option is to not use the filter but it looks so much better with it.

Any advice?

Thanks

Sean

Peter Szilveszter · November 9th, 2008, 02:22 AM

Sounds like an interlace issue? might want to post a still of the distortion so we can make a better judgment

Tripp Woelfel · November 9th, 2008, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Johnson

I was wondering if there is a way to stop or even reduce the distortion caused by the contrast filter. My only other option is to not use the filter but it looks so much better with it.

What filter are you using? Is it the Encore output filter? If so, don't use it. I don't know anyone who does.

Peter's right. It would help to see an example of the distortion plus a description of your workflow settings. Specifically your camera frame rate settings (24p, 60i, etc.), Premier project settings and Encore transcode settings.

Pay particular attention to your field settings. If you're shooting NTSC SD interlaced it should be lower field first. HD is upper. You could also output progressive to see if that changes things.

Tim Gilbertson · November 9th, 2008, 01:49 PM

Another thought is that CRT TVs don't handle contrast well at all. So it may depend on the TV you're watching it on.

T

Sean Johnson · November 9th, 2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Szilveszter

Sounds like an interlace issue? might want to post a still of the distortion so we can make a better judgment

I would love to get a still of the distortion but it only appearing in the finished dvd. The edited mpgs look fine. I tried the dvd using multiple tv's and my laptop. I try taking a picture of the distortion. Thanks a lot for the suggestions.

November 8th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#1
Sean Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 90	Contrast Problems I have just started raising the contrast in my videos to make them pop little bit more. Since I'm new to doing this so I didn't know what the out come would be. The video looks fine until I output to dvd. The playback shows a lot distortion and lines when there is little to considerable movement. I've used Final Cut Pro in the past and had the same problem but I just didn't know what it was. I now use Adobe Premiere and make the dvd using Encore. I was wondering if there is a way to stop or even reduce the distortion caused by the contrast filter. My only other option is to not use the filter but it looks so much better with it. Any advice? Thanks Sean

November 9th, 2008, 02:22 AM	#2
Peter Szilveszter Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 272	Sounds like an interlace issue? might want to post a still of the distortion so we can make a better judgment __________________ www.livinglens.com.au \| www.livinglens.com.au/blog AVPA National Committee Member - www.avpa.com.au

November 9th, 2008, 01:49 PM	#4
Tim Gilbertson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 26	Another thought is that CRT TVs don't handle contrast well at all. So it may depend on the TV you're watching it on. T __________________ Overwhelming response says: "When the weak die, the strong become the weakest." www.timgilbertson.ca CD out now on Pop Echo Records! www.myspace.com/killbertson

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