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Importing DVDSP Graphics

 

 


Dave Williams
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Mar 15, 2007, 12:20 PM

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We have mixed results when importing graphics into DVDSP. It's trial and error when we import files to be used as buttons, drop zones, etc. And once you resize them in DVDSOS, forget it! What has been your best formula (resolution, file type) for the cleanest graphics?

Thanks!
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Dave Williams
Tirelessly making the world a smoother place for event videographers


Joel
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Mar 15, 2007, 12:30 PM

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Hi Dave,

I can't say for sure about graphics, but I've had problems with DVDSP munching up my drop zone movies. It doesn't seem to happen every time but when it does its hideous. What has worked for me for moving menu clips, both for the background and the drop zones, is to export from FCP in the Animation codec. They come out looking noticeably cleaner with out the nasty artifacts and stair-stepping.



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We have mixed results when importing graphics into DVDSP. It's trial and error when we import files to be used as buttons, drop zones, etc. And once you resize them in DVDSOS, forget it! What has been your best formula (resolution, file type) for the cleanest graphics?

Thanks!


Joel


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David L
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Mar 15, 2007, 12:48 PM

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Re: [Dave Williams] Importing DVDSP Graphics [In reply to] Can't Post

You probably already know this, but when working in a widescreen project, and using widescreen stills (864x480) for either menu backgrounds or buttons, it looks best if you resize the still to 720x480 to fulfill the anamorphic requirement.


Dave Williams
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Mar 15, 2007, 6:02 PM

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Re: [David L] Importing DVDSP Graphics [In reply to] Can't Post

Stills are fine - I'm talking about smaller graphics like my logo. It's always hit or miss. I like to preserve the alpha by importing PSD but getting the size and rez right is a crap shoot.
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Dave Williams
Tirelessly making the world a smoother place for event videographers