217 Answered Questions for the topic video production
How to burn HD videos with menu system onto DVD media?
I'll be getting a HD editing rig soon at my studio where we make mostly corporate AVs. So far our format is PAL SD and usually the delivered product is a MPEG or AVI as the client demands....
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Best Lossless Video Encoder For Editing?
I'm looking for a good video encoder to compress **HD files** for editing within **Sony Vegas Pro and Adobe After Effects**. What video codec would provide the **fastest possible encoding and...
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07/15/19
For a given bitrate, what video resolution is perceived as the highest quality?
I'd like to achieve certain approximate bitrate for video encoding. If I use higher resolution like 720p, I'll get more fine-grained image, but more encoding artifacts. If I use smaller resolution...
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Easiest way to stitch GoPro videos that have been split due to length?
I am recording 15-minutes videos with my GoPro Hero 3 Black edition. The camera starts a new file every 10 minutes of recording by default. I do not think I can change this in a setting.When I do...
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Creating menu for a video file (not for DVD)?
I need to create a menu for a video, which will be written onto a disk not in a DVD format, but as a single file (f.e. mp4). The problem is that programs such as Adobe Encore are not able (as far...
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07/14/19
Compare an original video with a transferred video?
I want to compare an original video with the same video but transferred through a device. How can I do that? I want to compare them to improve the transferred video quality.The video is transferred...
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07/14/19
1080/25p bitrate 15.7Mbps vs 10.4Mbps?
In Nikox Coolpix compact camera there are two video modes for 1080/25p so they have the same number of pixels, aspect ratio and number of frames per seconds. The only difference is bitrate 15.7Mbps...
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How do I speedup encoding of a video that has just 1 static frame with ffmpeg and lib264 library?
I'm making mp4 (libx264 + aac) videos that have just one static image throughout the whole video. It's basically a narrated text with a nice background.The question I've is how could I speed up...
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07/13/19
What are a Gimbal and Tripod used for?
I'm a beginner in film making, and trying to take footage with my smartphones. To make it more professional, I'm thinking of using a Tripod or Gimbal stabilizer to create non shaky video. I think...
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07/12/19
Why recording a still image using a mobile camera is taking up more space?
I know basic video compression technique .In that it reduces spatial redundancy and temporal redundancy.If it is so why recorsing still image using camera takes more space.Why compression technique...
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Why is Adobe Media Encoder so slow?
I have a 2.5 hour corporate event that I edited in Premiere Pro. There are AE clips, sound, imported video, the works. When I run it out to AME, the source resolution is 1440x1080 and I am...
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How does shutter speed affect the video?
As shutter speed affects the coming light on sensor.But has it any affect on movement of subjects in video?
How to create and film ghost special effects?
I need to film a piece that is supernatural in nature and has several characters that are ghosts. I've thought of numerous ways of accomplishing this but would like some suggestions on which would...
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07/08/19
Are there any good video editing programs with a command line interface?
I am currently looking for a video editing program which I can control via the command line. The main feature I need is the ability to add some overlay text. Is there anything out there that can do...
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How to add motion blur in timelapse videos?
I remember watching a video about timelapse photography. There was a moment when the narrator explained that there is a specific trick to make the videos "smoother":- In the timelapse videos which...
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07/07/19
Can you create a VR video that makes use of positional tracking?
To my understanding there are basically 4 types of video:1. Ordinary 2D videos - these can be viewed by pretty much any device that has a screen2. 360 videos - these can be viewed by any...
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07/06/19
What's the best way to record a skype conversation?
I need to record a skype conversation and upload it to youtube (it's a live conference and the other party asked for it). Can I record a skype conversation? What would be the best way in terms of...
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07/06/19
Good learning resources for 'non-technical' aspects of filmmaking?
I am a relative newcomer to video production but have a background in still photography. This means that I have a good understanding of things like ISO/aperture/shutter speeds/resolution/etc. (and...
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How can I capture/convert HDMI from an HDCP protected input?
Basically the situation is I have a PS3 and I want to be able to split a lossless HDMI connection to my TV and *something* to a capture card. Using an HDMI splitter I can connect to the TV just...
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How to fade in/out a video/audio clip with unknown duration?
I'm working on a project where I'm using ffmpeg to batch convert some video files, and adding fade in/out effects at the head and tail of each clip.I've been using this bit of code to add the...
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How to connect a camera to a computer 100ft away?
We are trying to live stream our worship service on Sunday morning. We have located an ideal spot for the video camera. Unfortunately it is 100 ft away from the sound and network connections which...
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Video Subtitles Specification [CHK and PAC]?
I'm wondering if any of you have experience dealing with CHK and PAC subtitles.I'm working on a project (from a software point of view) and we need to open these subtitles and convert them into a...
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07/03/19
What can cause poor quality video in Canon point&shoot camera?
I recorded some videos from my superzoom compact camera Canon Powershot SX150 IS. When I run these videos on camera itself, they run fine. But when I move them on PC and run it, I can see it being...
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Adobe Premiere Pro CC - Crop a video and export at the exact cropped size?
I have a video that has 4 up-down-left-right black borders of different sizes. I want to get rid of these black borders so the exported file has the exact size of the cropped area.To do this, I...
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06/30/19
Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017 super laggy playback?
I don't know how can this be happening, I built a $1500 computer just to edit videos and apparently I can't even edit 1080p properly...Why is Premiere pro struggling with 60fps 1080p videos?...
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