How to scale down video without pixelation? at DVinfo.net

Mike Eshaq · March 29th, 2008, 12:09 PM

I have video HD 960x720. I want to scale it down about 75% so I can fit it over footage of a TV set. When I do that it gets pixleated. any suggestions? Im using FCP studio 2.

Denis Murphy · March 30th, 2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Eshaq

I have video HD 960x720. I want to scale it down about 75% so I can fit it over footage of a TV set. When I do that it gets pixleated. any suggestions? Im using FCP studio 2.

Are you viewing on an external monitor? Chances are your stuff will look just fine when rendered. Don't trust the FCP canvas, especially if you're working in an Unlimited RT timeline. Force a render and see if the situation improves...

James Brill · April 10th, 2008, 04:27 PM

Although you might be rendering down to the correct size and aspect ratio make note of the codec too.

Aric Mannion · April 11th, 2008, 09:39 AM

Do you get a green render bar on top when you do this effect? When it is green you can play real time but quality is low unless you render. Unlike the red bar where you can't play back, but at least quality is high when looking at a frame.
I hate that green render bar, seeing such low quality doesn't help me.

March 29th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#1
Mike Eshaq Tourist Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 4	How to scale down video without pixelation? I have video HD 960x720. I want to scale it down about 75% so I can fit it over footage of a TV set. When I do that it gets pixleated. any suggestions? Im using FCP studio 2.

April 10th, 2008, 04:27 PM	#3
James Brill Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 299	Although you might be rendering down to the correct size and aspect ratio make note of the codec too.

April 11th, 2008, 09:39 AM	#4
Aric Mannion Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 616	Do you get a green render bar on top when you do this effect? When it is green you can play real time but quality is low unless you render. Unlike the red bar where you can't play back, but at least quality is high when looking at a frame. I hate that green render bar, seeing such low quality doesn't help me.