[X4U] Video (MPEG2) Help, PLEASE -

[Nick Scalise]

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?