Upconverting SD files for HDV Project at DVinfo.net

Dick Walton · March 6th, 2007, 10:07 AM

MacBook Pro 17" (OS X 10.4.8) - FCP 5.1.2 - Mac 23" Cinema Display - XL1s / XLH1

Although my output will be to a SD DVD, I want to capture and edit an HDV / FCP project so that I have a HD master. What is the best way to upconvert SD 4:3 files for inclusion in the 16:9 HDV timeline.

Herman Van Deventer · March 20th, 2007, 10:24 AM

Dick,

Instant HD V.1.0 from Red Giant Software

http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/instanthd.html

Haven't tried it myself , some of my buddies like it very much.

Herman.

Daniel Patton · March 20th, 2007, 10:24 PM

I second the Instant HD. We use it all the time, it's easy fast to setup and works perfect.

As a bonus the Red Giant people are great to work with as well!

Dick Walton · March 21st, 2007, 05:02 AM

Thanks for the Red Giant URL.

Does anyone have experience with using the software with interlaced footage. I shoot on an XL H1 and will need to deinterlace in FCP.

Andy Lunn · March 21st, 2007, 04:38 PM

please excuse my stupid question.. Are you saying fooatge filmed and captured in SD can be upconverted to High def?

Daniel Patton · March 21st, 2007, 10:30 PM

This should answer both questions and is a quote directly from the Red Giant site...

"Instant HD up-converts DV video into a variety of HD video formats. You can choose from a list of preset resolutions to make it easy to integrate DV video into your next High Definition production. When scaling from standard definition (SD) to high definition (HD), the missing pixels must be generated in an intelligent way. Instant HD provides a high-quality method for converting SD sources to HD within your favorite video application.

IMPORTANT NOTE The product is specifically designed to work with progressive (non-interlaced) images. That means that if you are starting with interlaced video such as a standard Sony PD150 DVCAM capture, you will need to convert the image to progressive in the host application before applying Instant HD."

I hope this helps guys!

.

March 6th, 2007, 10:07 AM	#1
Dick Walton Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Concord, MA Posts: 53	Upconverting SD files for HDV Project MacBook Pro 17" (OS X 10.4.8) - FCP 5.1.2 - Mac 23" Cinema Display - XL1s / XLH1 Although my output will be to a SD DVD, I want to capture and edit an HDV / FCP project so that I have a HD master. What is the best way to upconvert SD 4:3 files for inclusion in the 16:9 HDV timeline. __________________ D.Walton

March 20th, 2007, 10:24 PM	#3
Daniel Patton Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 589	I second the Instant HD. We use it all the time, it's easy fast to setup and works perfect. As a bonus the Red Giant people are great to work with as well! __________________ Our eyes allow us to see the world - The lens allows others to see the world through our eyes. RED ONE #977

March 21st, 2007, 05:02 AM	#4
Dick Walton Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Concord, MA Posts: 53	Deinterlace Thanks for the Red Giant URL. Does anyone have experience with using the software with interlaced footage. I shoot on an XL H1 and will need to deinterlace in FCP. __________________ D.Walton

March 21st, 2007, 10:30 PM	#6
Daniel Patton Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 589	This should answer both questions and is a quote directly from the Red Giant site... "Instant HD up-converts DV video into a variety of HD video formats. You can choose from a list of preset resolutions to make it easy to integrate DV video into your next High Definition production. When scaling from standard definition (SD) to high definition (HD), the missing pixels must be generated in an intelligent way. Instant HD provides a high-quality method for converting SD sources to HD within your favorite video application. IMPORTANT NOTE The product is specifically designed to work with progressive (non-interlaced) images. That means that if you are starting with interlaced video such as a standard Sony PD150 DVCAM capture, you will need to convert the image to progressive in the host application before applying Instant HD." I hope this helps guys! . __________________ Our eyes allow us to see the world - The lens allows others to see the world through our eyes. RED ONE #977

March 20th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#2
Herman Van Deventer Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cape town South-Africa Posts: 251	Dick, Instant HD V.1.0 from Red Giant Software http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/instanthd.html Haven't tried it myself , some of my buddies like it very much. Herman.

March 21st, 2007, 04:38 PM	#5
Andy Lunn Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 94	please excuse my stupid question.. Are you saying fooatge filmed and captured in SD can be upconverted to High def?