How'to downscale AVCHD to SD 4:3 at DVinfo.net

Andrew Kiu · December 2nd, 2009, 11:40 PM

HI Guy, Have anyone know how can i downscale the AVCHD format to SD 4:3 format( Same Clients still require SD format) , i using Edius Neo editing & Panasonic HMC 72 (PAL) with HD Writer.

Thanks
Andrew

Chris Harding · December 3rd, 2009, 06:20 AM

Hi Andrew

Get the Transcoding software from the Panny website. It has an option to transcode the files from the HMC72 card directly to AVI 4:3 (of course it's going to crop the sides of the image!!) When you shoot, turn on the 4:3 crop square on the EVF so you know what will not be filmed!!!

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro...load.htm#avchd

Make sure you get Version 2.1!!

Chris

Abraham Texidor Sr. · December 3rd, 2009, 05:37 PM

Which software?
I'm having the same problem.

I got it thanks!!!!!

Frederic Segard · December 3rd, 2009, 08:37 PM

Isn't Edius format agnostic? Couldn't you just drop the HD clip in a SD 4:3 timeline? Either crop automatically(if you shot accordingly), or do some pan and scan on each clip to optimize the display for 4:3

Chris Harding · December 4th, 2009, 08:01 AM

Hey Abraham

Nice to see you here again!!

I have done DVD's for my wedding clients with Sony Vegas using the MTS files direct to SD and also have transcoded directly to AVI. With each DVD on a brand new 33" LCD TV no one will be able to tell the difference unless you look pretty hard!!!

It's actually better to use the transcoder and edit with 4:3 AVI's as it will sort out all the nasties like the AVCHD footage having it's interlacing upper field first and the AVI will, of course be lower field first. Just be very careful about cropping or zooming interlaced footage in any editor!! It plays havoc with the interlacing!! If you have to use AVCHD in the editor then make sure that the footage is de-interlaced BEFORE you crop or zoom!!!

Chris

Abraham Texidor Sr. · December 9th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Chris,

Thank you very much!!
Your info has improved my workflow and the qualtiy of my SD DVD's.

December 2nd, 2009, 11:40 PM	#1
Andrew Kiu Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BRUNEI Posts: 108	How'to downscale AVCHD to SD 4:3 HI Guy, Have anyone know how can i downscale the AVCHD format to SD 4:3 format( Same Clients still require SD format) , i using Edius Neo editing & Panasonic HMC 72 (PAL) with HD Writer. Thanks Andrew __________________ Andrew

December 3rd, 2009, 06:20 AM	#2
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Hi Andrew Get the Transcoding software from the Panny website. It has an option to transcode the files from the HMC72 card directly to AVI 4:3 (of course it's going to crop the sides of the image!!) When you shoot, turn on the 4:3 crop square on the EVF so you know what will not be filmed!!! https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro...load.htm#avchd Make sure you get Version 2.1!! Chris

December 3rd, 2009, 05:37 PM	#3
Abraham Texidor Sr. Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Meriden CT Posts: 49	Which software? I'm having the same problem. I got it thanks!!!!!

December 3rd, 2009, 08:37 PM	#4
Frederic Segard Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 209	Isn't Edius format agnostic? Couldn't you just drop the HD clip in a SD 4:3 timeline? Either crop automatically(if you shot accordingly), or do some pan and scan on each clip to optimize the display for 4:3

December 4th, 2009, 08:01 AM	#5
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Hey Abraham Nice to see you here again!! I have done DVD's for my wedding clients with Sony Vegas using the MTS files direct to SD and also have transcoded directly to AVI. With each DVD on a brand new 33" LCD TV no one will be able to tell the difference unless you look pretty hard!!! It's actually better to use the transcoder and edit with 4:3 AVI's as it will sort out all the nasties like the AVCHD footage having it's interlacing upper field first and the AVI will, of course be lower field first. Just be very careful about cropping or zooming interlaced footage in any editor!! It plays havoc with the interlacing!! If you have to use AVCHD in the editor then make sure that the footage is de-interlaced BEFORE you crop or zoom!!! Chris

December 9th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#6
Abraham Texidor Sr. Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Meriden CT Posts: 49	Chris, Thank you very much!! Your info has improved my workflow and the qualtiy of my SD DVD's.