[opendtv] Re: Production Codecs
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- Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:24:07 -0700
Perhaps I should also separate "codec" and file format. I would enjoy
discussion of both. I am sure there are additional file formats
available, so please add them in.
Dan
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[opendtv] Production Codecs
Anyone interested in talking about production codecs?
I would like to consider using a "house" video production codec for our
new facility. The way I see it, the following are possibilities:
AVC-Intra
DVCProHD
XDCam-HD
XDCam-EX
DNxHD
JPEG-2000 (?)
Any others to consider?
Some information on our application:
-We want to be as file based as possible with solid-state media from the
field and direct outputs whenever possible (see below).
-We would like to produce in 720P and 1080i, depending on the client,
1080i for airing on PBS and 720P for all formats requiring deep encoding.
-Our outputs include DVD (mostly standard DVDs but blu-ray in the future,
I suppose), internet streaming, submission to an SD network (OSTN) in
MPEG-2, an SD cable channel on Cox (live and automated output, with the
hopes of maybe an HD channel in the future), and internet VOD.
-We edit using Avid Media Composer and do not plan to change.
I would prefer to work in 1920x1080 rather than a "thin" raster (Avid used
that term for formats other than 1920x1080, if I understood them
correctly). I don't think we can afford 1080@60P so will likely produce
in 30P or 60i.
We can work in 720@60P if need be. But I hear that it has unique
qualities and not intermixable with other media.
So what are the brain-trust's thoughts and experiences?
Dan
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