PD-170 Test Footage Apple H.264 Codec

Hi All:

I'm still playing with video settings for ideal images in different settings with my PD-170. I fixed the white balance problem I spoke of before (needed something further from the lens) and now am getting a feel regarding when pixelation along vertical lines will form. I've had better success with wider aperture, low added light and about 5 FT from subject shots. Notice the pixelation on the yellow regulator hose from clip one to two. This was converted with the Apple H.264 Codec in FCP. Ideas?

UPDATE >>> Thanks, Drew. Dropped in the de-interlacing filter and dropped the gamma to .9. Re-processed same codec. Updated the Vimeo feed, same below.

[vimeo]9902221[/vimeo]

THANKS...

Andy

Looks like pixellation from the interlacing artifacts of the original clips. Try to deinterlace the clip BEFORE you convert.

Although not immediate help, but: video compression webinar

http://www.newmediawebinars.com/webinar-vi...-great-results/

Well if you were on a PC, you could just use a different encoder and try.

Not all encoders are the same....

Well if you were on a PC, you could just use a different encoder and try.

Not all encoders are the same....

You can use another encoder on the Mac also (including those that are for PCs pretty easily)

Plus people who use Macs are liked alot more than those who use PCs.