DVD for playback in China...
DVD for playback in China...
(July 25, 2008 07:26AM)
antdfsc
Hello,
I have to create a loopable dvd for a client to be played back at a trade show in China. I am not sure if they are bringing the DVD player and TV or using one locally (which is what I am thinking would be the most logical, but you never know). I was planning on making both a NTSC DVD and a PAL DVD using Studio Pro. In the world of DVDs is it still necessary to do it in both formats? If so do I need to export a PAL quicktime movie from FCP, or can I still use the NTSC video and make a PAL DVD? Any help you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
-Anthony
Re: DVD for playback in China...
(July 25, 2008 09:28AM)
Ken Stone
Admin
Can you find out which standard they use in China?
I would export this way from FCP.
File > Export > QT (Not with Conversion). Make Self Contained, Use Current Settings, Do Not Recompress all frames.
I would then take that into Compressor and make a NTSC and PAL version. The NTSC version is going to look better, so if you can play NTSC in China, use that. The PAL version could be a backup.
--ken
Both China and Hong Kong are on the PAL television system.
-DH
Re: DVD for playback in China...
(July 25, 2008 10:45AM)
antdfsc
Thanks, I was not sure if I needed to have the PAL file before it hit compressor. I would much rather run compressor all night then wait for the file to export from FCP. Thanks for your help!