[X4U] Video (MPEG2) Help, PLEASE -

[Jeffrey Stormshak]

Nick -
The First attempt was using Export from EyeTV using iMovie option.   
Used iMovie to remove some of the commercials and then click "Create  
iDVD Project" and burned the DVD from there.  I don't have Toast  
software so I'm not sure if there is a better encoder (if that is  
even applicable), I'm not sure.

I've used Video files from importing from a Sony HandyCam - imported  
it into iMovie and the output is really nice, no issues with it being  
played on the same equipment.  Same with importing them into DVD  
Studio as well.    I guess I really need to determine a better import  
process with using the DV format so that the video isn't so skid-ish.

I'll try the direct iDVD option and will let you know.  I have an  
archive being created at 12:30CST and will use that as the test.

Any other thoughts, Nick? or anyone else?  I hope I'm not doomed with  
all these files being only used on my Mac.

On Jun 4, 2005, at 11:33 AM, Nick Scalise wrote:

> On Jun 3, 2005, at 7:37 PM, Jeffrey Stormshak wrote:
>
>>
>> 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.
>>>
>>
>> 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 -
>>
>
> So, you tried the second option that I listed. Did you try the  
> first option that I listed?
>
>
>> 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.
>>
>
> Have you burned any other DVD's that *do* look OK on your  
> equipment? Whether or not the source material originated from EyeTV?
>
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