x2 mpeg output playback improvements

[alexleominster]

from my panasonic camcorder, the avchd files play in wmp perfect.
when I save it from vs x2 as mpeg there are small on screen blips or tears in the playback, especially where the shot is panning?
I choose custom mpeg 2
and have tried the following:
smart render off and on
frame based , upper field first
25fps and 60fps
720 and 1080p
100% quality and 90%


btw, the mpeg 2, upper field, 100% quality, 60fps played from my sony??

in fact I have tried as many variables as I can .. have I missed something obvious. side by side in wmp the mpeg2 is notably poorer than the original?

al

[Trevor Andrew]

Hi Al

Can you give some details of the settings you are using?
There are many that can be used especially if you use the Mpeg2 compression option.
What you select depends on what you intend to make.
If you are you intending to burn a standard DVD then you would be best to use the Make Movie Template Manager,
selecting DVD as the compression type, this will provide you with compatible properties.

The template being available to the bottom of the Create Video File list

Create a new template to:-

MPEG files
24 bits, 720 x 576, 25 fps
Upper Field First
(DVD-PAL), 16:9
Video data rate: 8000 kbps
Audio data rate: 256 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio, 48 KHz, 2/0(L,R)

This will allow for one hour of video to a standard single layer DVD.

[alexleominster]

Hi Al

Can you give some details of the settings you are using?
There are many that can be used especially if you use the Mpeg2 compression option.
What you select depends on what you intend to make.
If you are you intending to burn a standard DVD then you would be best to use the Make Movie Template Manager,
selecting DVD as the compression type, this will provide you with compatible properties.

The template being available to the bottom of the Create Video File list

Create a new template to:-

MPEG files
24 bits, 720 x 576, 25 fps
Upper Field First
(DVD-PAL), 16:9
Video data rate: 8000 kbps
Audio data rate: 256 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio, 48 KHz, 2/0(L,R)

This will allow for one hour of video to a standard single layer DVD.

Trevor,
Thanks, I'm trying to make a video that will play nicely on windows media and that I can upload to youtube + vimeo.. like I say the avchd file off the cam plays lovely in wmp (im on windows 7 btw)
the settings that worked off my sony don't seem to be the same for my new panasonic , the settings I have used are:

SAVE AS
custom
mpeg2 (?)
16:9 ratio
1080x720
frame based
25 frames per second
smart render off or on...I've tried both and uploaded updates for corel x2...well the 1st service pack anyways....
al