Dan Robinson
November 11th, 2005, 06:19 PM
I'm curious to hear what the trends are in delivery of HDV footage to clients. In other words, what method is typically asked for? I'm assuming if a client has done much work with HD/HDV, most are already going to have the facilities to make sure that they can import the video into their NLE system from as many sources as possible.
Just brainstorming on a few of the possibilities:
1.) Deliver on an HDV tape. Best if client has a compatible deck.
2.) Burn M2T file(s) to data DVD(s) or CD(s) - might work for shorter projects. Long videos would require multiple disks.
3.) Burn CineForm AVIs to DVD/CD. Client would need CineForm codec.
4.) FTP option 2 and 3. Client/shooter both need high speed connection.
I guess it would depend on what the client asks for, but the M2T file option seems like the 'purest' delivery form if a tape is not compatible with their system. This is the option I'm leaning toward, but wondered what others are doing.
Just brainstorming on a few of the possibilities:
1.) Deliver on an HDV tape. Best if client has a compatible deck.
2.) Burn M2T file(s) to data DVD(s) or CD(s) - might work for shorter projects. Long videos would require multiple disks.
3.) Burn CineForm AVIs to DVD/CD. Client would need CineForm codec.
4.) FTP option 2 and 3. Client/shooter both need high speed connection.
I guess it would depend on what the client asks for, but the M2T file option seems like the 'purest' delivery form if a tape is not compatible with their system. This is the option I'm leaning toward, but wondered what others are doing.