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January 09, 2006
DVD and Deinterlacing
If you are creating content that will be distributed on DVD, then you need to pay very close attention. I just completed a two DVD set that caused more nightmares than was necessary. I use Avid Express Pro HD to edit and assemble my programs. Then, if any effects or composting is needed, I use After Effects to perform all of those tasks. Once you are satisfied with the completed program you need to make some sort of vehicle to get you program onto a DVD authoring software package. The best way to preserve quality is to make a QuickTime Reference.
A quick time reference uses the original files on your hard drives without compressing and with no loss of quality. These steps are all important but the one that I overlooked was de-interlacing. When I was done with transcoding and authoring my DVD I had jagged lines with any motion or hard edges. This was very frustrating and I went back and changed every step to try and rectify the problem. What it turned out to be was de-interlacing was not turned on in my authoring program. I use Adobe Encore but all authoring or compression software has a de-interlace setting. Make sure you turn on de-interlacing and you will be very satisfied with your productions.
Also check out this creative cow tutorial about deinterlacing.
Posted by MovingPicture at January 9, 2006 05:10 PM