DVD looks very raw at DVinfo.net

Brandon Carter · April 9th, 2009, 05:24 PM

I have burned some episodes of my show to DVD. On my 50" Samsung Plasma much of my video looks very raw and not like tv. I'm not really loking for a true film look, but more of a tv look. What am I missing? Is it just the dvd quality versus what the tv signal quality? When I submit my episodes they will be on Beta Sp and broadcasted in SD. My footage is shot with Gl2's, XL1S and Sony 390L. Its almost like my video is too high of quality if that possible! haha

PS Using FCP and Dvd Studio Pro

Mitchell Lewis · April 9th, 2009, 06:35 PM

You need to give us more information. It probably has to do with your compression settings.

1) What software did you use to compress your video into MPEG-2 (DVD codec)?
2) What format video did you shoot (size and interlaced or progressive)
3) What is the length of your video?

There are lots of things that can effect the quality of your DVD video. I'm no expert, but I can share what I've learned so far. (using Final Cut Studio 2)

Mike Barber · April 9th, 2009, 07:42 PM

As Mitchell said, it likely has to do with your compression settings, and the answers to his questions will certainly help. Other possible issues are how your DVD player is connected to your 50" plasma (composite? s-video? component? HDMI?). Also, it is DV material on a 50" plasma screen. Nothing exposes the shortcomings of DV like a big screen TV. ;-)

Brandon Carter · April 11th, 2009, 08:29 PM

Watched the DVD on a smaller SD tv and everything looked much better. I compressed using compressor set to 90 minute best quality all standard settings. The footage is very sharp, high res etc.... just looks to much like video in some parts.

Mike Barber · April 12th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Carter

Watched the DVD on a smaller SD tv and everything looked much better.

I had a feeling that would be the case.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Carter

The footage is very sharp, high res etc.... just looks to much like video in some parts.

Yeah, well... you did shoot DV, what do you expect it to look like? ;-)

April 9th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#1
Brandon Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 76	DVD looks very raw I have burned some episodes of my show to DVD. On my 50" Samsung Plasma much of my video looks very raw and not like tv. I'm not really loking for a true film look, but more of a tv look. What am I missing? Is it just the dvd quality versus what the tv signal quality? When I submit my episodes they will be on Beta Sp and broadcasted in SD. My footage is shot with Gl2's, XL1S and Sony 390L. Its almost like my video is too high of quality if that possible! haha PS Using FCP and Dvd Studio Pro

April 9th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#2
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	You need to give us more information. It probably has to do with your compression settings. 1) What software did you use to compress your video into MPEG-2 (DVD codec)? 2) What format video did you shoot (size and interlaced or progressive) 3) What is the length of your video? There are lots of things that can effect the quality of your DVD video. I'm no expert, but I can share what I've learned so far. (using Final Cut Studio 2) __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

April 9th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#3
Mike Barber Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto ON Canada Posts: 731	As Mitchell said, it likely has to do with your compression settings, and the answers to his questions will certainly help. Other possible issues are how your DVD player is connected to your 50" plasma (composite? s-video? component? HDMI?). Also, it is DV material on a 50" plasma screen. Nothing exposes the shortcomings of DV like a big screen TV. ;-) __________________ Mike Barber "I'm laughing to stop myself from screaming."

April 11th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#4
Brandon Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 76	Watched the DVD on a smaller SD tv and everything looked much better. I compressed using compressor set to 90 minute best quality all standard settings. The footage is very sharp, high res etc.... just looks to much like video in some parts.