How do I create a 480p DVD?

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How do I create a 480p DVD?

Hi, relatively new to FC Studio/Compressor and I'm trying to create a 480p (720x480) DVD out of my HD source (Apple ProRes 422, 1920x1080) that has a 29.97 frame rate.

I tried using what I normally use for 480i DVDs (best quality preset setting) then adjusted the settings by selecting the H.264 for DVD Studio Pro file format in the inspector. I managed to get what appears to be a 'progressive' output (sure looks much better), but in the process the aspect ration gets squashed to 4x3.

Am I using the right process to get to 480p? How can I retain the same aspect ratio as my source?

I hope I've given enough information, but I'm not sure so please let me know.

13" MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.1), 4GB Ram, 320GB 7200 rpm HD

Posted on Oct 12, 2010 7:22 AM

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Answer 1

Lloyd Deane Author

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Oct 28, 2010 7:43 PM in response to Lloyd Deane

If anyone's interested, I managed to create a good looking DVD by changing the file format to H.264 for DVD Studio Pro.

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Nov 2, 2010 6:55 AM in response to Lloyd Deane

MPEG-2 is your only choice for standard DVDs. Do NOT use H.264 files. They have to converted to MPEG-2 which leads to double compression and guaranteed loss of quality.

If you want 480p, then you have to start with 24p footage, not 29.97. There are various means of converting your 29.97 footage to 24p, but you will get the best results from having shot and edited 24p to begin with.

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Nov 2, 2010 7:44 AM in response to Shawn Birmingham

Copy the DVD preset, in the Inspector turn Frame Controls On, Deinterlace, Better or Best

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