render settings for master file from which to make multiple renders at DVinfo.net

Ali Jafri · March 11th, 2012, 11:43 PM

Hi folks!

I'm required to make multiple formats of my edit for uses that include web streaming, DVD production, and other non-broadcast uses.

Since each render is taking a little more than 30 minutes I thought it would be wiser to first render out my timeline as a master file and then proceed to render out the single video in the multiple formats that are required. I know I lose a generation but the trade-off is well worth it.

So the question is, what render settings should I use to have the best quality master file? Something that preserves quality enough and doesn't crumble when resized.

I'm using Vegas Pro 11 and footage is from my Canon T2i camera.

Aleksey Tarasov · March 12th, 2012, 12:31 AM

Use the standard "Batch Render" script ;)

Iker Riera · March 12th, 2012, 02:09 AM

i use the Avid DNxHD codec for my final version of a video. It can be downloaded for free here: Avid Codecs 2.3.7 Download

Leslie Wand · March 12th, 2012, 02:34 AM

what's the problem simply rendering from the tl?

i rarely render a 'master' file, but when i'm asked to do so i use .mxf

Adam Stanislav · March 13th, 2012, 07:51 AM

If I had to render a master, I would render the video to a sequence of PNG images, which are compressed but their compression is lossless, so you get the highest possible quality. And I would render the audio as a WAV file at the best settings (of the best source audio), such as 96 kHZ sampling rate, 24 bits.

Of course if my health weren’t so bad, I would use the codec I developed just for masters several years ago but never actually coded it. And probably never will unless someone finds a cure for diabetes in the very near future.

Rob Wood · March 13th, 2012, 02:39 PM

everyone has their preference, but for me

YUV, i'd go with DNxHD (either 175 or 115, depending on frame-size)
sRGB, i'd pick PhotoJPEG 100%

March 11th, 2012, 11:43 PM	#1
Ali Jafri Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 210	render settings for master file from which to make multiple renders Hi folks! I'm required to make multiple formats of my edit for uses that include web streaming, DVD production, and other non-broadcast uses. Since each render is taking a little more than 30 minutes I thought it would be wiser to first render out my timeline as a master file and then proceed to render out the single video in the multiple formats that are required. I know I lose a generation but the trade-off is well worth it. So the question is, what render settings should I use to have the best quality master file? Something that preserves quality enough and doesn't crumble when resized. I'm using Vegas Pro 11 and footage is from my Canon T2i camera. __________________ Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit // i7 2600K // 16GB RAM // ASUS P8P67 Board // NVIDIA GTX 470 Sony Vegas Pro 13 // Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014 // http://vimeo.com/alijafri

March 12th, 2012, 12:31 AM	#2
Aleksey Tarasov New Boot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: RF Posts: 23	Re: render settings for master file from which to make multiple renders Use the standard "Batch Render" script ;)

March 12th, 2012, 02:09 AM	#3
Iker Riera Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 164	Re: render settings for master file from which to make multiple renders i use the Avid DNxHD codec for my final version of a video. It can be downloaded for free here: Avid Codecs 2.3.7 Download

March 12th, 2012, 02:34 AM	#4
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	Re: render settings for master file from which to make multiple renders what's the problem simply rendering from the tl? i rarely render a 'master' file, but when i'm asked to do so i use .mxf __________________ www.lesliewand.com.au

March 13th, 2012, 07:51 AM	#5
Adam Stanislav Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rhinelander, WI Posts: 1,258	Re: render settings for master file from which to make multiple renders If I had to render a master, I would render the video to a sequence of PNG images, which are compressed but their compression is lossless, so you get the highest possible quality. And I would render the audio as a WAV file at the best settings (of the best source audio), such as 96 kHZ sampling rate, 24 bits. Of course if my health weren’t so bad, I would use the codec I developed just for masters several years ago but never actually coded it. And probably never will unless someone finds a cure for diabetes in the very near future.

March 13th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#6
Rob Wood Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 146	Re: render settings for master file from which to make multiple renders everyone has their preference, but for me YUV, i'd go with DNxHD (either 175 or 115, depending on frame-size) sRGB, i'd pick PhotoJPEG 100%