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1. Re: Best Workflow for simple .mts to m2t conversion
JSS1138 Dec 19, 2011 9:59 AM (in response to Schmidt_127_New)The quality won't change at all using the entire folder structure. That really only effects the "features" within PP, meaning how it handles the files, timecode & metadata.
What will affect the quality is the export bitrate. You'll need to up that for better quality.
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2. Re: Best Workflow for simple .mts to m2t conversion
Schmidt_127_New Dec 20, 2011 4:56 PM (in response to Schmidt_127_New)Jim Simon,
So how do i go about finding a better bit rate that works for high quality and playability on the TV Channels servers. Do I simply test a few smaller files or do I need to find out what exactly the camera's bit rate is and copy that? Should the bit rate i select match what the camera did?
I am just not sure what I need to tweak to increase quality.
Lastly.....Is it even possible to have the exact same quality in a converted .TS file that was created by the camera or am I way out of line thinking that I can maintain the same quality from a Panasoncic AG 40 HD Camera, through adobe premiere, and out to a .TS file?
Thanks Again
Mike
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3. Re: Best Workflow for simple .mts to m2t conversion
JSS1138 Dec 20, 2011 8:39 PM (in response to Schmidt_127_New)I am just not sure what I need to tweak to increase quality.
The bitrate. Whatever it was, make it more.
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4. Re: Best Workflow for simple .mts to m2t conversion
JSS1138 Dec 20, 2011 8:40 PM (in response to Schmidt_127_New)Lastly.....Is it even possible to have the exact same quality in a converted .TS file that was created by the camera
No. The second layer of compression will add artifacts and errors. No way around that. (That's why it's best to start with the highest quality image to begin with, and why AVCHD is not the best choice for critical work.)
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5. Re: Best Workflow for simple .mts to m2t conversion
Schmidt_127_New Dec 21, 2011 5:35 AM (in response to Schmidt_127_New)Jim,
Thanks, I understand cranking up the bit rate, i was just wondering if there was a generic way to find the best bit rate setting without trial and error....If there was a starting point. I am at 15 now and went to 16 without noticeable difference?
Lastly, If we were to purchase another camera, what would be your suggestion, to make a better final quality product, interms of an alternative to AVCHD....I am just learning this but the Panasonic, with the SD card and AVCHD has been easy to work with in Adobe Premiere Pro.
I guess i am asking what format would be better suited to conversion to m2t
Thanks,
Mike
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6. Re: Best Workflow for simple .mts to m2t conversion
JSS1138 Dec 21, 2011 9:57 AM (in response to Schmidt_127_New)find the best bit rate setting without trial and error
The best will always be the highest. Most often, however, you are limited in how high you can go by the demands of the project. Blu-ray, for example, has an upper limit of 40 Mb/s. So, that will be the best you can do for that type of project.
As for a better camera? Two models that come to mind right away are the Panasonic HPX250, which uses Master Quality AVC-I, and the RED Scarlet. Make no mistake, however, both are very expensive. They'll cost you 8 to 12 grand fully outfitted. You need to make sure the projects you're doing will genuinely benefit. Going to broadcast, that may well be the case.


