[X4U] Video (MPEG2) Help, PLEASE -

[Jeffrey Stormshak]

Nick -
The problem I've encountered with their directions is that after  
performing them - the DVD (when played in my Sony Progressive Scan  
DVD Player) is "really, really, really" skid-ish and most of all  
movements (titling, hands moving, fast movements in general) seem to  
flicker a bit.  I'm hoping to find the "correct/right" Encoding  
Options to eliminate this problem.  If not, I feel like I've been  
sucker punched with this Product.

BTW:  The Digital Cable feed and viewing of the Archived Files (via  
EyeTV) doesn't show this same issue but I'm on a 23" HD Cinema  
Display so I'm sure helps.  The DVD Player is hooked up to a Sony 50"  
Plasma so it could be some interlaced or progression issue ??? (I  
think but really not sure)...  But to blunt, I'm sure its operator  
error here and a general (lack-of) knowledge on proper video  
techniques -

Thanks for the feedback though -
J.

On Jun 3, 2005, at 6:14 PM, Nick Scalise wrote:

> On Jun 3, 2005, at 5:47 PM, Jeffrey Stormshak wrote:
>
>
>> I was wondering if anyone has a great source, link, book  
>> recommendation for manipulating MPEG2 video on a G5 specifically  
>> NTSC Digital Cable recorded files.  I looking for Compression tips  
>> and tricks to get these file onto a DVD (Single layer) DVD-R.    
>> I've sent this email here for a starting place and sorry if some  
>> feel this is off topic.  It's not my intent.
>>
>> I'm just currently beating my head against my desk while I work  
>> through some issues...
>>
>> If it helps, I have access to Apple's Compressor, DVD Studio Pro  
>> and of course, the iLife Stuff as well.  The files are recorded  
>> using EyeTV200 and varying file sizes.
>>
>
> According to their website you have two options:
> <http://elgato.com/index.php?file=products_eyetv200_faq>
>
> Q: Can I export EyeTV movies to iMovie or iDVD?
>
> A: Yes. Using EyeTV software version 1.6 or higher, you can export  
> EyeTV content to DV, the format that iMovie and iDVD require. You  
> can also use "iMovie" and "iDVD" presets that will automatically  
> prepare the video, and launch those programs when done.
>
> Q: Can I export EyeTV movies to a video DVD?
>
> A: If you have Toast 6 Titanium, the process is quite simple. Using  
> EyeTV software version 1.6 or higher, just export your recordings  
> as MPEG Program Stream files (or by using the "Toast" preset), and  
> then drag them to the Toast Video window. Select Video CD, Super  
> Video CD, or DVD-Video, press Burn, and your disk is automatically  
> authored. Menus with buttons for each recording can also be generated.
>
> You can also export to DV, and then use that video in iDVD. That  
> would allow for more advanced DVD features.
>
> Good luck.
>
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> Nick Scalise
> nickscalise at mac.com
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