Minimum System Requirements:
• 233 MHz Intel Pentium class or better processor
• At least 128 MB of RAM
• Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or Windows XP
Please note: A more powerful computer will deliver better playback performance.
Important notice to QuickTime Pro users
Installation of QuickTime 7 will disable the QuickTime Pro functionality in prior versions of QuickTime, such as QuickTime 5 or QuickTime 6. If you proceed with this installation, you must purchase a new QuickTime 7 Pro key to regain QuickTime Pro functionality. After installation, visit http://www.apple.com/quicktime to purchase a QuickTime 7 Pro key.
What's New in QuickTime 7.1.4
QuickTime 7.1.4 provides improved compatibility with interactive content. This uppdate is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.
New in QuickTime 7 Player
QuickTime Player provides many exciting features.
• H.264 video support. Watch movies created with this state-of-the-art, standards-based codec which delivers exceptional-quality video at the lowest data rate possible.
• Live resize. Playback continues smoothly as you change the size of the QuickTime Player window.
• Zero-configuration streaming. Now QuickTime automatically determines the best Internet connection speed for your computer and adjusts it as necessary. And if a connection is lost during streaming, QuickTime automatically reconnects to the server.
• Surround sound. QuickTime Player can now play up to 24 channels of audio. With QuickTime 7, your PC, and surround speakers, you can enjoy the full effect of your surround sound movie or game.
• New and improved playback controls. Use new playback controls to adjust settings for the best viewing experience. Easily change settings including jog shuttle, playback speed, bass, treble, and balance.
• All-new content guide. The new QuickTime Content Guide provides access to the latest in entertainment on the Internet.
New in QuickTime 7 Pro
QuickTime 7 Pro users enjoy not only all the great features in QuickTime Player, but also the following new QuickTime Pro capabilities:
• Create H.264 video. Create incredible-looking video for any use, from 3G (for mobile devices) to HD (high definition) and everything in between.
• Record audio. Capture audio for easy podcast creation or slideshow narration.
• Create video for iPod. QuickTime Pro allows you to easily convert your existing movie collection or video podcast into a format that can be played back on iPod.
• Create surround audio. Create a rich multimedia experience by adding multichannel audio to your movie. QuickTime automatically mixes the audio to work with the speaker setup of each user.
• Floating controls. Easily access functions like pause, play, fast-forward, and rewind while watching full-screen movies.
• Concurrent exports. Export multiple files at once and continue with your next playback or editing task.
• Improved movie authoring. Editing tasks are much easier with new hot keys for in and out points. In addition, Movie Properties has been completely redesigned to facilitate simple and efficient movie authoring.
• AAC constant-quality mode. In addition to the existing constant bit rate mode, QuickTime 7 Pro allows you to create AAC audio files optimized for constant quality for a consistently high-quality listening experience.
• 3G streaming. Create 3G files for RTSP streaming that are interoperable with 3G streaming handsets and delivery architectures.
• Automate with VB Script. Automate your QuickTime workflow with native VB Script support in QuickTime 7. Developers can also use VB Script to access the new QuickTime Active X control for creating custom multimedia applications.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Canopus ProCoder 2.0
Canopus ProCoder 2.0
Introduction
High-speed car chases, explosions and cherished memories - just a few of the reasons video professionals choose Canopus ProCoder 2.0 for the highest quality video conversion and repurposing. In a production environment, ProCoder 2.0 performs video magic by providing important automation tools such as watch folders, batch processing and simultaneous output while still providing powerful customization and filter features. Output an AVI animation from a 3D application, convert it to QuickTime DV for editing in Final Cut Pro, then convert the output to NTSC and PAL MPEG-2 for DVD authoring and distribution worldwide - ProCoder is there between every step of the process to ensure video quality is preserved for archiving, broadcast and any other use of video. In a multi-format digital world, ProCoder bridges the gaps between formats quickly and easily.
Thank you for purchasing ProCoder. We hope you find ProCoder's powerful features and easy-to-use interface helpful in your daily workflow.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about ProCoder, please let us know. In the unlikely event that you have difficulty using or installing ProCoder, please refer to the rest of this manual. If you still have trouble or would rather speak to a real person, Canopus Technical Support staff are ready to assist you during support hours.
Procoder Reference
MPEG Target
Common Options
See Target Common Options
MPEG-specific options
Video-VOB Output
• Use Marker Point if exist
Enable this option to use marker points as chapter points when ProCoder is launched from an editing application. If this is option enabled, marker points from the application providing data to ProCoder will be used for chapter point creation instead of the specified Chapter Method. If this option is disabled, or no marker points are received from the application providing data, chapter points will be created following the specified Chapter Method. This option is only available when the Stream Format is set to DVD(VOB Files).
• Chapter Method
Sets the chapter creation method. This option is only available when the Stream Format is set to DVD(VOB Files).
• Periodic - Sets a chapter point at the specified chapter interval.
• No Chapter Point No chapter points are set.
• Chapter Interval(mins.)
Sets the chapter interval in minutes. For example, if the chapter interval is set to 5, a 13-minute source will have 3 chapter points set at the start, 5 minutes and 10 minutes. This option is only available when the Stream Format is set to DV(VOB Files).
Stream
• Stream Format
The Stream Format specifies the type of MPEG stream to output. Different stream types have different constraints.
• Video CD - Create VideoCD (VCD) compliant output.
• SVCD - Create Super VideoCD (SVCD) compliant output.
• DVD(MPEG Program/Elementary Stream) - Create DVD compliant output for authoring.
• DVD(VOB Files) - Create DVD VOB compliant output for burning directly to DVD.
• HDV HD-1 Mode - Create HDV compliant output compatible with JVC's GR-HD1 and JY-HD10 HD camcorders.
• Generic ISO MPEG stream - Create a generic ISO compliant MPEG output.
• Stream Type
Select the stream type depending on your application requirements. Available stream types depend on the selected Stream Format.
• MPEG-1 System Stream - Output as a multiplexed stream with audio and video.
• MPEG-2 Program Stream - Output as a multiplexed stream with audio and video.
• MPEG-1 Elementary Stream - Output as separate audio and video elementary streams.
• MPEG-2 Elementary Stream - Output as separate audio and video elementary streams.
• MPEG-2 Transport Stream - Output as a multiplexed transport stream with audio and video.
Video
• Video Standard
MPEG files for broadcast handle NTSC and PAL formats differently. Set the Video Standard here. This option also affects the available frame sizes.
• Quality/Speed
The Quality/Speed setting determines the quality vs speed trade-off the encoder uses.
• High Speed - Optimize encoding for the highest speed.
• High Quality - Balance encoding speed versus quality.
• Highest Quality - Optimize encoding for the highest quality.
• Mastering Quality - Perform all encoding optimizations to produce the absolute best quality at the specified bitrate setting without regard to encoding speed. This option should not be used for performance benchmarking as it is an exhaustive process that can take 10-20 times longer than the other modes.
• Bitrate Type
Select the bit rate control type here. The available rate control types depend on the selected Stream Format.
• CQ (Constant Quality) - Encodes to achieve constant quality, varying bitrate up to the specified maximum.
• VBR (Varible Bitrate) - Encodes using variable bitrate. The specified video bitrate defines the base or average bitrate.
• CBR (Constant Bitrate) - Encodes using a constant average bitrate. Quality may vary depending on the complexity of the source footage.
• Number of passes
For VBR encoding, select 1 pass or 2 pass encoding.
• 1 pass - Single-pass VBR encoding varies the bitrate on-the-fly, starting at the specified bitrate, increasing toward the specified maximum in complex segments and decreasing toward the specified minimum in less complex segments. In general, single-pass VBR output will be as-large or larger than CBR output at the same video bitrate.
• 2 pass - Two-pass VBR performs an analysis pass before the encoding pass. The analysis pass determines the best bit allocation for the encoding pass. The actual bitrate varies between the specified minimum and maximum bitrates. The increases and decreases in bitrate are balanced to keep the average bitrate to the specified video bitrate.
• Max Bitrate(kbps)
Specifies the maximum bitrate in thousands of bits per second for non-CBR encoding. The encoded bitrate will not exceed the maximum bitrate.
• Min Bitrate(kbps)
Specifies the minimum bitrate in thousands of bits per second for non-CBR encoding. The encoded bitrate will not drop below the minimum bitrate.
• Quantization Level
The Quantization Level determines the picture quality for CQ encoding. Higher quantization levels provide better picture quality but require more bits to encode.
• Reservoir Buffer Size(KB)
Valid only in 1-pass VBR mode. The output file size is at least [average bitrate] * [duration] - [Reservoir Buffer Size].
• Expense Buffer Size(KB)
Valid only in 1-pass VBR mode. The output file size is at most [average bitrate] * [duration] + [ExpenseReservoir Buffer Size].
• Profile/Level
Determines the profile and level compliance of the MPEG output. The profile and level impose restrictions on various parameters in order to guarantee compatiblity with MPEG hardware devices.
• Put Sequence Headers on each GOP
Enable this option to add sequence headers at each GOP. Some applications require sequence headers at every GOP.
• Aspect Ratio Code
The Aspect Ratio Code tells the decoder what the intended display frame size is.
• VBV Buffer Size(KB)
Specifies the video buffer verifier size in kilobytes. This is used by the encoder to ensure the stream can be properly decoded by hardware players.
• Max GOP size
Sets the maximum GOP (Group Of Pictures) size. Larger GOPs provide better compression while smaller GOPs provide faster access.
• GOP Structure
Specifies the maximum distance between I and P frames, which determines the GOP (Group Of Pictures) structure.
• Automatic - Sets the GOP structure automatically based on the content.
• I-Frame only - Creates output without P and B frames.
• 1 frame (IPPP ...) - Creates output with a maximum of 1 frame from I to P frames.
• 2 frames (IBPBPBP...) - Creates output with a maximum of 2 frames from I to P frames.
• 3 frames (IBBPBBP...) - Creates output with a maximum of 3 frames from I to P frames. This is the standard for DVD-compliant MPEG streams.
• Picture Structure
The compression process can compress interlaced fields separately or combined as a frame to improve efficiency. This option sets the picture structure for the compression process. This is does not affect the interlacing mode of the output.
• Always Field- Always compress interlaced fields separately. This option should be avoided except in special circumstances.
• Always Frame - Always compress interlaced fields together as frames. This method is compatible with all known DVD players.
• Automatic - Selects the optimal mode for each frame. The output may not play correctly in all players.
• Use Closed GOP
Enable this option to encode closed GOPs. Closed GOPs do not allow prediction between frames at the ends of GOPs. Some DVD-authoring software requires Closed GOPs, as does multi-angle DVD content.
• Chroma Format
For profiles and levels that support multiple color sampling formats, select the desired format here.
• Intra DC Precision
The DC Precision determines how many bits are used for the coefficients of the Discrete Cosine Transform function. If you have very complex footage, increaseing the number of bits can help improve the video quality...
• Use Strict GOP bitrate control
Enable this option to use strict bitrate control in each GOP. Some applications require that the GOP bitrate does not fall below the minimum. With this option enabled, padding bits will be inserted into the GOPs if necessary to adhere to the minimum rate.
• Create DVD Compatible Stream
Enable this option to add extra checks to ensure the stream is compatible with certain PAL DVD players. It is recommended to leave this box checked.
Audio
• Audio Stream Type
Select the audio stream type here. Elementary streams and VOB file output support both MPEG audio and PCM audio.
• Error Protection
Enable this option to add CRC error checking data into the audio stream. Some applications require error checking data.
• Copyright Flag
Enable this option to indicate the audio is copyrighted. The flag is informational.
• Original Flag
Enable this option to indicate the audio is an original work. The flag is informational.
• Emphasis
Select whether the audio was recorded with emphasis. This is used by the decoder to restore the audio to its original sound. Emphasis was frequently used for phonodisc recordings.
• None - The audio was not recorded with emphasis and no de-emphasis is required on playback.
• 50/15 - The audio was recorded with 50/15 emphasis and de-emphasis is required on playback.
• CCITT.J17 - The audio was recorded with CCITT.J17 emphasis and de-emphasis is required on playback.
Notes
MPEG output must have a width that is an even multiple of 16 and a height that is an even multiple of 8.
DVD
The Wizard describes and gives advice for the DVD settings. However, some settings are described in more detail below.
Broadcast Format
Set-top DVD players usually support NTSC or PAL format. You should choose the broadcast format used in the country of your viewer for best results.
Computer-based DVD players can usually play both formats, but output to a television may require a the broadcast format as the television.
DVD File Type
ProCoder provides three types of DVD output:
• VOB to burn directly to DVD
• MPEG-2 Program Stream (.m2p) file for DVD authoring
• MPEG-2 Elementary Stream (.m2v) and audio files for DVD authoring
The appropriate choice depends on your situation.
• If you do not intend to add interactivity such as menus or subtitles to your DVD, the VOB to burn directly to DVD option is the most convenient. After creating the VOB file, you can use DVD-burning software to create a DVD-Video disc with the VOB file.
Note that some DVD-burning software cannot create DVD-Video discs while others require specific options to be set. Check the documentation for you DVD-burning software for more information.
• If you intend to use DVD authoring software that accepts MPEG-2 Program streams to create your DVD, the MPEG-2 Program Stream (.m2p) file for DVD authoring option is the appropriate choice.
• If you intend to use DVD authoring software that accepts MPEG-2 Elementary streams and separate audio files to create your DVD, or if you intend to alter or recompress the audio before putting it on the DVD, the MPEG-2 Elementary Stream (.m2v) and audio files for DVD authoring option is the appropriate choice.
DVD Encoding Selection
2-pass Variable Bitrate is most effective when there are varying segments of low motion and high motion in your footage.
DVD Duration
The more time you put on a single disc, the lower the video quality will be. If you are having unsatisfactory results, try reducing the amount of time on a disc.
DVD Optimization
Choose Optimize for Quality unless you are in a time-critical situation.
Introduction
High-speed car chases, explosions and cherished memories - just a few of the reasons video professionals choose Canopus ProCoder 2.0 for the highest quality video conversion and repurposing. In a production environment, ProCoder 2.0 performs video magic by providing important automation tools such as watch folders, batch processing and simultaneous output while still providing powerful customization and filter features. Output an AVI animation from a 3D application, convert it to QuickTime DV for editing in Final Cut Pro, then convert the output to NTSC and PAL MPEG-2 for DVD authoring and distribution worldwide - ProCoder is there between every step of the process to ensure video quality is preserved for archiving, broadcast and any other use of video. In a multi-format digital world, ProCoder bridges the gaps between formats quickly and easily.
Thank you for purchasing ProCoder. We hope you find ProCoder's powerful features and easy-to-use interface helpful in your daily workflow.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about ProCoder, please let us know. In the unlikely event that you have difficulty using or installing ProCoder, please refer to the rest of this manual. If you still have trouble or would rather speak to a real person, Canopus Technical Support staff are ready to assist you during support hours.
Procoder Reference
MPEG Target
Common Options
See Target Common Options
MPEG-specific options
Video-VOB Output
• Use Marker Point if exist
Enable this option to use marker points as chapter points when ProCoder is launched from an editing application. If this is option enabled, marker points from the application providing data to ProCoder will be used for chapter point creation instead of the specified Chapter Method. If this option is disabled, or no marker points are received from the application providing data, chapter points will be created following the specified Chapter Method. This option is only available when the Stream Format is set to DVD(VOB Files).
• Chapter Method
Sets the chapter creation method. This option is only available when the Stream Format is set to DVD(VOB Files).
• Periodic - Sets a chapter point at the specified chapter interval.
• No Chapter Point No chapter points are set.
• Chapter Interval(mins.)
Sets the chapter interval in minutes. For example, if the chapter interval is set to 5, a 13-minute source will have 3 chapter points set at the start, 5 minutes and 10 minutes. This option is only available when the Stream Format is set to DV(VOB Files).
Stream
• Stream Format
The Stream Format specifies the type of MPEG stream to output. Different stream types have different constraints.
• Video CD - Create VideoCD (VCD) compliant output.
• SVCD - Create Super VideoCD (SVCD) compliant output.
• DVD(MPEG Program/Elementary Stream) - Create DVD compliant output for authoring.
• DVD(VOB Files) - Create DVD VOB compliant output for burning directly to DVD.
• HDV HD-1 Mode - Create HDV compliant output compatible with JVC's GR-HD1 and JY-HD10 HD camcorders.
• Generic ISO MPEG stream - Create a generic ISO compliant MPEG output.
• Stream Type
Select the stream type depending on your application requirements. Available stream types depend on the selected Stream Format.
• MPEG-1 System Stream - Output as a multiplexed stream with audio and video.
• MPEG-2 Program Stream - Output as a multiplexed stream with audio and video.
• MPEG-1 Elementary Stream - Output as separate audio and video elementary streams.
• MPEG-2 Elementary Stream - Output as separate audio and video elementary streams.
• MPEG-2 Transport Stream - Output as a multiplexed transport stream with audio and video.
Video
• Video Standard
MPEG files for broadcast handle NTSC and PAL formats differently. Set the Video Standard here. This option also affects the available frame sizes.
• Quality/Speed
The Quality/Speed setting determines the quality vs speed trade-off the encoder uses.
• High Speed - Optimize encoding for the highest speed.
• High Quality - Balance encoding speed versus quality.
• Highest Quality - Optimize encoding for the highest quality.
• Mastering Quality - Perform all encoding optimizations to produce the absolute best quality at the specified bitrate setting without regard to encoding speed. This option should not be used for performance benchmarking as it is an exhaustive process that can take 10-20 times longer than the other modes.
• Bitrate Type
Select the bit rate control type here. The available rate control types depend on the selected Stream Format.
• CQ (Constant Quality) - Encodes to achieve constant quality, varying bitrate up to the specified maximum.
• VBR (Varible Bitrate) - Encodes using variable bitrate. The specified video bitrate defines the base or average bitrate.
• CBR (Constant Bitrate) - Encodes using a constant average bitrate. Quality may vary depending on the complexity of the source footage.
• Number of passes
For VBR encoding, select 1 pass or 2 pass encoding.
• 1 pass - Single-pass VBR encoding varies the bitrate on-the-fly, starting at the specified bitrate, increasing toward the specified maximum in complex segments and decreasing toward the specified minimum in less complex segments. In general, single-pass VBR output will be as-large or larger than CBR output at the same video bitrate.
• 2 pass - Two-pass VBR performs an analysis pass before the encoding pass. The analysis pass determines the best bit allocation for the encoding pass. The actual bitrate varies between the specified minimum and maximum bitrates. The increases and decreases in bitrate are balanced to keep the average bitrate to the specified video bitrate.
• Max Bitrate(kbps)
Specifies the maximum bitrate in thousands of bits per second for non-CBR encoding. The encoded bitrate will not exceed the maximum bitrate.
• Min Bitrate(kbps)
Specifies the minimum bitrate in thousands of bits per second for non-CBR encoding. The encoded bitrate will not drop below the minimum bitrate.
• Quantization Level
The Quantization Level determines the picture quality for CQ encoding. Higher quantization levels provide better picture quality but require more bits to encode.
• Reservoir Buffer Size(KB)
Valid only in 1-pass VBR mode. The output file size is at least [average bitrate] * [duration] - [Reservoir Buffer Size].
• Expense Buffer Size(KB)
Valid only in 1-pass VBR mode. The output file size is at most [average bitrate] * [duration] + [ExpenseReservoir Buffer Size].
• Profile/Level
Determines the profile and level compliance of the MPEG output. The profile and level impose restrictions on various parameters in order to guarantee compatiblity with MPEG hardware devices.
• Put Sequence Headers on each GOP
Enable this option to add sequence headers at each GOP. Some applications require sequence headers at every GOP.
• Aspect Ratio Code
The Aspect Ratio Code tells the decoder what the intended display frame size is.
• VBV Buffer Size(KB)
Specifies the video buffer verifier size in kilobytes. This is used by the encoder to ensure the stream can be properly decoded by hardware players.
• Max GOP size
Sets the maximum GOP (Group Of Pictures) size. Larger GOPs provide better compression while smaller GOPs provide faster access.
• GOP Structure
Specifies the maximum distance between I and P frames, which determines the GOP (Group Of Pictures) structure.
• Automatic - Sets the GOP structure automatically based on the content.
• I-Frame only - Creates output without P and B frames.
• 1 frame (IPPP ...) - Creates output with a maximum of 1 frame from I to P frames.
• 2 frames (IBPBPBP...) - Creates output with a maximum of 2 frames from I to P frames.
• 3 frames (IBBPBBP...) - Creates output with a maximum of 3 frames from I to P frames. This is the standard for DVD-compliant MPEG streams.
• Picture Structure
The compression process can compress interlaced fields separately or combined as a frame to improve efficiency. This option sets the picture structure for the compression process. This is does not affect the interlacing mode of the output.
• Always Field- Always compress interlaced fields separately. This option should be avoided except in special circumstances.
• Always Frame - Always compress interlaced fields together as frames. This method is compatible with all known DVD players.
• Automatic - Selects the optimal mode for each frame. The output may not play correctly in all players.
• Use Closed GOP
Enable this option to encode closed GOPs. Closed GOPs do not allow prediction between frames at the ends of GOPs. Some DVD-authoring software requires Closed GOPs, as does multi-angle DVD content.
• Chroma Format
For profiles and levels that support multiple color sampling formats, select the desired format here.
• Intra DC Precision
The DC Precision determines how many bits are used for the coefficients of the Discrete Cosine Transform function. If you have very complex footage, increaseing the number of bits can help improve the video quality...
• Use Strict GOP bitrate control
Enable this option to use strict bitrate control in each GOP. Some applications require that the GOP bitrate does not fall below the minimum. With this option enabled, padding bits will be inserted into the GOPs if necessary to adhere to the minimum rate.
• Create DVD Compatible Stream
Enable this option to add extra checks to ensure the stream is compatible with certain PAL DVD players. It is recommended to leave this box checked.
Audio
• Audio Stream Type
Select the audio stream type here. Elementary streams and VOB file output support both MPEG audio and PCM audio.
• Error Protection
Enable this option to add CRC error checking data into the audio stream. Some applications require error checking data.
• Copyright Flag
Enable this option to indicate the audio is copyrighted. The flag is informational.
• Original Flag
Enable this option to indicate the audio is an original work. The flag is informational.
• Emphasis
Select whether the audio was recorded with emphasis. This is used by the decoder to restore the audio to its original sound. Emphasis was frequently used for phonodisc recordings.
• None - The audio was not recorded with emphasis and no de-emphasis is required on playback.
• 50/15 - The audio was recorded with 50/15 emphasis and de-emphasis is required on playback.
• CCITT.J17 - The audio was recorded with CCITT.J17 emphasis and de-emphasis is required on playback.
Notes
MPEG output must have a width that is an even multiple of 16 and a height that is an even multiple of 8.
DVD
The Wizard describes and gives advice for the DVD settings. However, some settings are described in more detail below.
Broadcast Format
Set-top DVD players usually support NTSC or PAL format. You should choose the broadcast format used in the country of your viewer for best results.
Computer-based DVD players can usually play both formats, but output to a television may require a the broadcast format as the television.
DVD File Type
ProCoder provides three types of DVD output:
• VOB to burn directly to DVD
• MPEG-2 Program Stream (.m2p) file for DVD authoring
• MPEG-2 Elementary Stream (.m2v) and audio files for DVD authoring
The appropriate choice depends on your situation.
• If you do not intend to add interactivity such as menus or subtitles to your DVD, the VOB to burn directly to DVD option is the most convenient. After creating the VOB file, you can use DVD-burning software to create a DVD-Video disc with the VOB file.
Note that some DVD-burning software cannot create DVD-Video discs while others require specific options to be set. Check the documentation for you DVD-burning software for more information.
• If you intend to use DVD authoring software that accepts MPEG-2 Program streams to create your DVD, the MPEG-2 Program Stream (.m2p) file for DVD authoring option is the appropriate choice.
• If you intend to use DVD authoring software that accepts MPEG-2 Elementary streams and separate audio files to create your DVD, or if you intend to alter or recompress the audio before putting it on the DVD, the MPEG-2 Elementary Stream (.m2v) and audio files for DVD authoring option is the appropriate choice.
DVD Encoding Selection
2-pass Variable Bitrate is most effective when there are varying segments of low motion and high motion in your footage.
DVD Duration
The more time you put on a single disc, the lower the video quality will be. If you are having unsatisfactory results, try reducing the amount of time on a disc.
DVD Optimization
Choose Optimize for Quality unless you are in a time-critical situation.
Adobe Premiere Pro
Welcome
Welcome to Adobe® Premiere® Pro, a revolutionary nonlinear video-editing application that delivers a breakthrough render-free experience. Its high-performance toolset takes video and audio production to a new level, giving you a professional edge. Built for the superior performance of Microsoft Windows XP systems, Adobe Premiere Pro delivers the power and precision you need to tell a story better and faster than ever before.
Adobe provides a variety of options for you to learn Adobe Premiere Pro, including online Help and tool tips. You can also use the Adobe Web site to easily access a host of continually updated Web resources for learning Adobe Premiere Pro, from tips and tutorials to technical support information.
Adobe Acrobat® Reader® software, included on the Adobe Premiere Pro CD, makes it possible to view Adobe PDF files. Many of the files on the Adobe Web site are in PDF format
Logging and Capturing Clips from DV Tape
In Adobe® Premiere® Pro, you can use the comprehensive set of controls in the Capture window to log and automatically capture DV footage to your hard disk. You can quickly and efficiently log clips you want to capture, then batch-capture them all in one session.
1. Connect your DV device.
Connect your camera or deck to your computer using an IEEE 1394 cable, and make sure both the device and the computer are turned on. Make sure that the tape you want to capture is loaded into the device.
2. Prepare a project for the clips you'll capture.
Start Adobe Premiere Pro and open or create a project that was created using one of the DV presets in the New Project dialog box. When you use a DV-based preset, make sure the preset's audio sample rate (48 kHz or 32 kHz) matches the setting on your camera at the time the tape was recorded.
3. Open the Capture window and make sure it sees the device.
Choose File > Capture, or press F5. The status line above the preview area tells you about the connection between your device and Adobe Premiere Pro. If the status line reads "Capture device offline," check to make sure all cable connections are secure and the device is on. In some cases, you may need to click the Settings tab in the Capture window and make sure the Device Control options are set correctly.
4. Set up the Logging tab.
In the Logging tab in the Capture window, make sure the settings in each section are the way you want them.
The Setup section specifies whether to capture audio, video, or both, and where in the project Adobe Premiere Pro will log the clip.
Note that logged clips are not captured immediately; they are stored as offline files in the Project window until you use the Batch Capture command to actually capture them. If you want to stored logged offline files separately in the Project window, create a new bin in the Project window and it will appear in the Log Clips To option. You can set the locations of captured files using the Settings tab.
Use the Clip Data section to set up the information you want entered with each logged clip. This data becomes the default for each clip you log, so it's a good idea to enter this information before you start. You can also adjust the clip data as the content changes during playback, because you can edit clip data while the tape is moving.
The only other options you may want to set before logging are Scene Detect and Handles. Scene Detect automatically splits a tape into multiple clips based on scene breaks that Adobe Premiere Pro detects, such as when you pause the tape while recording. Handles are extra frames you capture so that you have flexibility for editing and transitions. For transitions, you should capture the equivalent of at least one second of handles before and after each scene.
5. Adjust the Settings tab.
In the Settings tab in the Capture window, make sure the settings in each section are the way you want them.
The Capture Locations settings let you specify the folder or disk where Adobe Premiere Pro saves clips when they're captured. By default, captured files are saved in the My Documents folder.
The Device Control section includes Device settings you can adjust if Adobe Premiere Pro has trouble recognizing your device. The lower part of the Device Control section contains settings you can adjust in the course of normal capture; however, for DV capture the only option you might use is Abort Capture On Dropped Frames. The Preroll Time and Timecode Offset options are more commonly used when capturing footage from analog devices.
6. Log clips.
In the Capture window, use the tape transport controls to move to the first frame of the first clip you want to capture, and then click Set In. Use the controls to move to the last frame of the clip and then click Set Out. Click Log Clip, change the clip data as needed, and then click OK. Adobe Premiere Pro adds the logged clip as an offline file in the Project window. Repeat this step as many times as needed for the other clips you want to log.
As you log clips, feel free to adjust options as necessary as the content on the tape changes. For example, as the tape plays back, you can adjust the Log Clips To Bin or the Clip Data options as you anticipate an upcoming scene. Or if you clicked Set In or Set Out a little earlier or later than you intended to, you can type in a new timecode or slide the In or Out point slightly by dragging the timecode numbers to the left or right.
7. Batch-capture logged clips.
You can batch-capture any clips you've logged, as long as your capture device is online. Select offline files in the Project window, choose File > Batch Capture, and click OK.
You'll see options in the Batch Capture dialog box, but you do not need to use them unless you want to override the default capture settings. When batch capture finishes, the offline clips in the Project window are replaced with the captured clips.
If you simply want to capture one or two clips quickly, there's no need to log clips in advance. Use the device controls in the Capture window to find the first frame you want to capture and click Set In. Use the controls to find the last frame you want to capture, click Set Out, and then click In/Out in the Capture section. When the clip is captured, enter clip data when asked.
Welcome to Adobe® Premiere® Pro, a revolutionary nonlinear video-editing application that delivers a breakthrough render-free experience. Its high-performance toolset takes video and audio production to a new level, giving you a professional edge. Built for the superior performance of Microsoft Windows XP systems, Adobe Premiere Pro delivers the power and precision you need to tell a story better and faster than ever before.
Adobe provides a variety of options for you to learn Adobe Premiere Pro, including online Help and tool tips. You can also use the Adobe Web site to easily access a host of continually updated Web resources for learning Adobe Premiere Pro, from tips and tutorials to technical support information.
Adobe Acrobat® Reader® software, included on the Adobe Premiere Pro CD, makes it possible to view Adobe PDF files. Many of the files on the Adobe Web site are in PDF format
Logging and Capturing Clips from DV Tape
In Adobe® Premiere® Pro, you can use the comprehensive set of controls in the Capture window to log and automatically capture DV footage to your hard disk. You can quickly and efficiently log clips you want to capture, then batch-capture them all in one session.
1. Connect your DV device.
Connect your camera or deck to your computer using an IEEE 1394 cable, and make sure both the device and the computer are turned on. Make sure that the tape you want to capture is loaded into the device.
2. Prepare a project for the clips you'll capture.
Start Adobe Premiere Pro and open or create a project that was created using one of the DV presets in the New Project dialog box. When you use a DV-based preset, make sure the preset's audio sample rate (48 kHz or 32 kHz) matches the setting on your camera at the time the tape was recorded.
3. Open the Capture window and make sure it sees the device.
Choose File > Capture, or press F5. The status line above the preview area tells you about the connection between your device and Adobe Premiere Pro. If the status line reads "Capture device offline," check to make sure all cable connections are secure and the device is on. In some cases, you may need to click the Settings tab in the Capture window and make sure the Device Control options are set correctly.
4. Set up the Logging tab.
In the Logging tab in the Capture window, make sure the settings in each section are the way you want them.
The Setup section specifies whether to capture audio, video, or both, and where in the project Adobe Premiere Pro will log the clip.
Note that logged clips are not captured immediately; they are stored as offline files in the Project window until you use the Batch Capture command to actually capture them. If you want to stored logged offline files separately in the Project window, create a new bin in the Project window and it will appear in the Log Clips To option. You can set the locations of captured files using the Settings tab.
Use the Clip Data section to set up the information you want entered with each logged clip. This data becomes the default for each clip you log, so it's a good idea to enter this information before you start. You can also adjust the clip data as the content changes during playback, because you can edit clip data while the tape is moving.
The only other options you may want to set before logging are Scene Detect and Handles. Scene Detect automatically splits a tape into multiple clips based on scene breaks that Adobe Premiere Pro detects, such as when you pause the tape while recording. Handles are extra frames you capture so that you have flexibility for editing and transitions. For transitions, you should capture the equivalent of at least one second of handles before and after each scene.
5. Adjust the Settings tab.
In the Settings tab in the Capture window, make sure the settings in each section are the way you want them.
The Capture Locations settings let you specify the folder or disk where Adobe Premiere Pro saves clips when they're captured. By default, captured files are saved in the My Documents folder.
The Device Control section includes Device settings you can adjust if Adobe Premiere Pro has trouble recognizing your device. The lower part of the Device Control section contains settings you can adjust in the course of normal capture; however, for DV capture the only option you might use is Abort Capture On Dropped Frames. The Preroll Time and Timecode Offset options are more commonly used when capturing footage from analog devices.
6. Log clips.
In the Capture window, use the tape transport controls to move to the first frame of the first clip you want to capture, and then click Set In. Use the controls to move to the last frame of the clip and then click Set Out. Click Log Clip, change the clip data as needed, and then click OK. Adobe Premiere Pro adds the logged clip as an offline file in the Project window. Repeat this step as many times as needed for the other clips you want to log.
As you log clips, feel free to adjust options as necessary as the content on the tape changes. For example, as the tape plays back, you can adjust the Log Clips To Bin or the Clip Data options as you anticipate an upcoming scene. Or if you clicked Set In or Set Out a little earlier or later than you intended to, you can type in a new timecode or slide the In or Out point slightly by dragging the timecode numbers to the left or right.
7. Batch-capture logged clips.
You can batch-capture any clips you've logged, as long as your capture device is online. Select offline files in the Project window, choose File > Batch Capture, and click OK.
You'll see options in the Batch Capture dialog box, but you do not need to use them unless you want to override the default capture settings. When batch capture finishes, the offline clips in the Project window are replaced with the captured clips.
If you simply want to capture one or two clips quickly, there's no need to log clips in advance. Use the device controls in the Capture window to find the first frame you want to capture and click Set In. Use the controls to find the last frame you want to capture, click Set Out, and then click In/Out in the Capture section. When the clip is captured, enter clip data when asked.
Canopus Procoder Express
Procoder Express
Features
Procoder Express is a relatively easy-to-use application, but has several features that will help you create professionallooking videos, including:
• High-quality Canopus DV and MPEG codecs
• Question-and-answer Wizard interface guides the user through the conversion process
• Fastest and highest-quality format conversion in its class
• Takes full advantage of available CPU power
• Create “Watch” folders for easy automation
• Use as a standalone software, or export directly from the timeline of popular video editing software, including Canopus Let’s Edit, Canopus EDIUS and Adobe Premiere 6.x/Pro
Using Procoder Express
Glossary
Authoring
Refers to the process of taking your converted video files and creating a DVD, VideoCD or Super VideoCD using a authoring software package. Authoring software lets you do things like add chapters or menus to your disc and allows it to be played on many set-top players or computers. Examples of authoring software include Adobe Encore DVD, Ulead DVD Workshop, Roxio Easy CD Creator and Nero Burning ROM.
AVI
Short for Audio Video Interleave, an early video format developed by Microsoft for playback on Windows-based computers. AVI has been officially replaced by Windows Media Video but is still a popular format for both DV and CD-ROMs.
Bitrate
The measurement of the number of data bits per second in a file. Eight bits form one byte. Video files are normally measured in thousands of bits, or kilobits per second (kbps). The higher the bitrate, the larger the resulting file for a specified amount of time. Generally, the higher the bitrate, the better the quality of the video.
Bitrate, Constant
A video encoding mode where each frame of video is encoded with a constant number of bits. There can be some variation in particular frames, but the overall average bitrate remains the same over a given time period. Constant bitrate video is generally easier to play back than variable bitrate video because it provides a constant flow of data.
Bitrate, 2-pass Variable
A video encoding mode where two passes are performed on the video. The first pass analyzes the complexity of the video and the second pass encodes the video using different bitrates depending on the results of the analysis. 2-pass variable bitrate can produce better-looking video by reserving bits from areas of low complexity for use in areas of higher complexity.
Codec
Short for compressor/decompressor, a codec is software that compresses video for storage purposes and then decompresses it for playback purposes. Codecs vary in quality - some are good for Web video while others are better for broadcast-quality video.
Data Rate
The amount of data that is used in the video. Data rate is usually represented in thousands of bits per second or kilobits per second (kbps), however, it can also be represented in other units such as megabytes per second (MB/sec). Bitrate is a particular measurement of data rate.
DivX
A popular video compression method used for a wide range of purposes including Web video and High Definition video storage and playback. DivX uses MPEG-4 technology to achieve low bitrates and small file sizes.
DV
In general use, stands for digital video, meaning any digital representation of video. However, more recently it refers to the Consumer DV format which is a video compression format used in miniDV camcorders. In Procoder Express, DV refers to the Consumer DV format.
DVD
Popular format for storing and delivery high-quality video. DVDs use MPEG-2 video to provide broadcast-quality playback, as well as interactivity such as menus and chapter-points. DVDs can be played on set-top DVD players, as well as computers with a DVD-ROM drive and appropriate software.
Frame Rate
The number of video frames shown per second. In general, the higher the frame rate, the smoother the playback.
Frame Size
Refers to the pixel size of your converted video. You¹ll encounter a frame size option when you try to create CD-ROM or HD video. For CD-ROM video, 320x240 is half the size vertically and horizontally of full-screen video (640x480). For HD video, resolutions are much higher so your options are 1920x1080 interlaced for 1080i, and 1280x720 for 720p.
MPEG
Short for Motion Picture Experts Group, the MPEG video format was created to provide a standard for compressing large-sized digital video files into a smaller size. MPEG-1 was intended for video delivered on CD-ROM, but can also be used for Web delivery. MPEG-2 is a broadcast-quality video format that is used for DVDs and digital television.
MPEG-2 Elementary Streams
MPEG-2 Elementary streams carry either audio or video, but not both. Higher-end DVD authoring software usually requires video in MPEG-2 elementary stream format.
The file extensions for MPEG-2 elementary streams are .m2v for video elementary streams and .m2a for audio elementary streams.
MPEG-2 Program Streams
MPEG-2 Program streams carry both video and audio together in a multiplexed (mixed) arrangement where audio and video data alternate. Some DVD authoring applications require MPEG-2 Program streams for input.
The file extension for MPEG-2 Program streams is .m2p but some programs use .mp2 or .mpg instead.
Noise
For video, typically refers to noticable dots, lines, or patterns that should not be in the video. Noise is generally noticable in poor-quality source video.
NTSC
Short for North American Television Standards Committee. NTSC defines a particular way a video signal can be communicated. The NTSC broadcast format is used primarilly in the United States, Canada and Japan. NTSC signals cannot be displayed by non-NTSC devices, such as PAL format televisions. NTSC signals are displayed at 29.97 frames per second.
Overscan Area
Most video output devices, such as televisions, don't show the entire video frame that is available. A small amount of the video’s edges is hidden and not shown. Essentially, the video image shown is slightly smaller than the actual image being received. The unseen edges are called the overscan area.
PAL
Short for Phase Alternating Lines. PAL defines a particular way a video signal can be communicated. The PAL broadcast format is used primarilly in Asia (except Japan), Australia and Europe. PAL signals cannot be displayed by non-PAL devices, such as NTSC format televisions. PAL signals are displayed at 25 frames per second.
Progressive Download
A method of viewing video where the viewer receives enough of the video file to start playback while it continues to receive the remainder of the video during playback. Progressive download allows the viewer to start watching the video before it has been fully downloaded.
QuickTime
Apple's popular format for audio and video playback. QuickTime supports a variety of additional interactivity features though they are not used often. Mac OS systems use QuickTime as the primary video format.
RealMedia
A popular streaming video format created by RealNetworks. RealMedia files provide varying quality video depending on the capabilities of the client machine and the encoded video.
Resolution
Typically refers to the frame size, but can also refer to the density of pixels. 640x480 is generally considered full-screen for computer video players.
Source video
In Procoder Express, source video refers to the source video file you are going to convert.
Streaming
The process of simultaneously receiving and viewing video. Streaming video playback displays video as it is received, with minimal, if any delay before playback begins. For good streaming video quality, a fast connection to the streaming server is required.
Streaming Server
A server which stores and delivers streaming content. A streaming server is usually a special machine running streaming server software that both stores and manages its viewers. Examples of streaming servers include QuickTime Streaming Server, Real Server and Windows Media Server.
Super VideoCD
A CD-based video delivery format that uses MPEG-2 compression to provide better-than-VHS quality video playback and limited interactivity, such as menus and chapters. Super VideoCDs are popular because they use standard CD media and can be played in both computers as well as hardware Super VideoCD players and some DVD players. Super VideoCD is sometimes shortened to SVCD.
Synchronization
Refers to the audio matching the video being displayed. The easiest way to check synchronization is to make sure the dialog being spoken matches the mouth movements of the speaker.
Target video
In Procoder Express, target video refers to the video file created after you convert your source file.
VideoCD
A CD-based video delivery format that uses MPEG-1 compression to provide near-VHS quality video playback and limited interactivity, such as menus and chapters. VideoCDs are popular because they use standard CD media and can be played in both computers as well as hardware VideoCD players and some DVD players. VideoCD is sometimes shortened to VCD.
VOB
Abbreviation for Video OBject. VOB is the native file format for DVD-Video discs. VOB files contain the audio and video data for the DVD and may also contain additional information, such as subtitles.
Watch folder
A folder or directory that is monitored by Procoder Express so that it can encode any files that are placed inside it.
Windows Media
A popular video format developed by Microsoft. Windows Media Video is the successor to the AVI format and is a common format for streaming video as well as video archiving and delivery.
Features
Procoder Express is a relatively easy-to-use application, but has several features that will help you create professionallooking videos, including:
• High-quality Canopus DV and MPEG codecs
• Question-and-answer Wizard interface guides the user through the conversion process
• Fastest and highest-quality format conversion in its class
• Takes full advantage of available CPU power
• Create “Watch” folders for easy automation
• Use as a standalone software, or export directly from the timeline of popular video editing software, including Canopus Let’s Edit, Canopus EDIUS and Adobe Premiere 6.x/Pro
Using Procoder Express
Glossary
Authoring
Refers to the process of taking your converted video files and creating a DVD, VideoCD or Super VideoCD using a authoring software package. Authoring software lets you do things like add chapters or menus to your disc and allows it to be played on many set-top players or computers. Examples of authoring software include Adobe Encore DVD, Ulead DVD Workshop, Roxio Easy CD Creator and Nero Burning ROM.
AVI
Short for Audio Video Interleave, an early video format developed by Microsoft for playback on Windows-based computers. AVI has been officially replaced by Windows Media Video but is still a popular format for both DV and CD-ROMs.
Bitrate
The measurement of the number of data bits per second in a file. Eight bits form one byte. Video files are normally measured in thousands of bits, or kilobits per second (kbps). The higher the bitrate, the larger the resulting file for a specified amount of time. Generally, the higher the bitrate, the better the quality of the video.
Bitrate, Constant
A video encoding mode where each frame of video is encoded with a constant number of bits. There can be some variation in particular frames, but the overall average bitrate remains the same over a given time period. Constant bitrate video is generally easier to play back than variable bitrate video because it provides a constant flow of data.
Bitrate, 2-pass Variable
A video encoding mode where two passes are performed on the video. The first pass analyzes the complexity of the video and the second pass encodes the video using different bitrates depending on the results of the analysis. 2-pass variable bitrate can produce better-looking video by reserving bits from areas of low complexity for use in areas of higher complexity.
Codec
Short for compressor/decompressor, a codec is software that compresses video for storage purposes and then decompresses it for playback purposes. Codecs vary in quality - some are good for Web video while others are better for broadcast-quality video.
Data Rate
The amount of data that is used in the video. Data rate is usually represented in thousands of bits per second or kilobits per second (kbps), however, it can also be represented in other units such as megabytes per second (MB/sec). Bitrate is a particular measurement of data rate.
DivX
A popular video compression method used for a wide range of purposes including Web video and High Definition video storage and playback. DivX uses MPEG-4 technology to achieve low bitrates and small file sizes.
DV
In general use, stands for digital video, meaning any digital representation of video. However, more recently it refers to the Consumer DV format which is a video compression format used in miniDV camcorders. In Procoder Express, DV refers to the Consumer DV format.
DVD
Popular format for storing and delivery high-quality video. DVDs use MPEG-2 video to provide broadcast-quality playback, as well as interactivity such as menus and chapter-points. DVDs can be played on set-top DVD players, as well as computers with a DVD-ROM drive and appropriate software.
Frame Rate
The number of video frames shown per second. In general, the higher the frame rate, the smoother the playback.
Frame Size
Refers to the pixel size of your converted video. You¹ll encounter a frame size option when you try to create CD-ROM or HD video. For CD-ROM video, 320x240 is half the size vertically and horizontally of full-screen video (640x480). For HD video, resolutions are much higher so your options are 1920x1080 interlaced for 1080i, and 1280x720 for 720p.
MPEG
Short for Motion Picture Experts Group, the MPEG video format was created to provide a standard for compressing large-sized digital video files into a smaller size. MPEG-1 was intended for video delivered on CD-ROM, but can also be used for Web delivery. MPEG-2 is a broadcast-quality video format that is used for DVDs and digital television.
MPEG-2 Elementary Streams
MPEG-2 Elementary streams carry either audio or video, but not both. Higher-end DVD authoring software usually requires video in MPEG-2 elementary stream format.
The file extensions for MPEG-2 elementary streams are .m2v for video elementary streams and .m2a for audio elementary streams.
MPEG-2 Program Streams
MPEG-2 Program streams carry both video and audio together in a multiplexed (mixed) arrangement where audio and video data alternate. Some DVD authoring applications require MPEG-2 Program streams for input.
The file extension for MPEG-2 Program streams is .m2p but some programs use .mp2 or .mpg instead.
Noise
For video, typically refers to noticable dots, lines, or patterns that should not be in the video. Noise is generally noticable in poor-quality source video.
NTSC
Short for North American Television Standards Committee. NTSC defines a particular way a video signal can be communicated. The NTSC broadcast format is used primarilly in the United States, Canada and Japan. NTSC signals cannot be displayed by non-NTSC devices, such as PAL format televisions. NTSC signals are displayed at 29.97 frames per second.
Overscan Area
Most video output devices, such as televisions, don't show the entire video frame that is available. A small amount of the video’s edges is hidden and not shown. Essentially, the video image shown is slightly smaller than the actual image being received. The unseen edges are called the overscan area.
PAL
Short for Phase Alternating Lines. PAL defines a particular way a video signal can be communicated. The PAL broadcast format is used primarilly in Asia (except Japan), Australia and Europe. PAL signals cannot be displayed by non-PAL devices, such as NTSC format televisions. PAL signals are displayed at 25 frames per second.
Progressive Download
A method of viewing video where the viewer receives enough of the video file to start playback while it continues to receive the remainder of the video during playback. Progressive download allows the viewer to start watching the video before it has been fully downloaded.
QuickTime
Apple's popular format for audio and video playback. QuickTime supports a variety of additional interactivity features though they are not used often. Mac OS systems use QuickTime as the primary video format.
RealMedia
A popular streaming video format created by RealNetworks. RealMedia files provide varying quality video depending on the capabilities of the client machine and the encoded video.
Resolution
Typically refers to the frame size, but can also refer to the density of pixels. 640x480 is generally considered full-screen for computer video players.
Source video
In Procoder Express, source video refers to the source video file you are going to convert.
Streaming
The process of simultaneously receiving and viewing video. Streaming video playback displays video as it is received, with minimal, if any delay before playback begins. For good streaming video quality, a fast connection to the streaming server is required.
Streaming Server
A server which stores and delivers streaming content. A streaming server is usually a special machine running streaming server software that both stores and manages its viewers. Examples of streaming servers include QuickTime Streaming Server, Real Server and Windows Media Server.
Super VideoCD
A CD-based video delivery format that uses MPEG-2 compression to provide better-than-VHS quality video playback and limited interactivity, such as menus and chapters. Super VideoCDs are popular because they use standard CD media and can be played in both computers as well as hardware Super VideoCD players and some DVD players. Super VideoCD is sometimes shortened to SVCD.
Synchronization
Refers to the audio matching the video being displayed. The easiest way to check synchronization is to make sure the dialog being spoken matches the mouth movements of the speaker.
Target video
In Procoder Express, target video refers to the video file created after you convert your source file.
VideoCD
A CD-based video delivery format that uses MPEG-1 compression to provide near-VHS quality video playback and limited interactivity, such as menus and chapters. VideoCDs are popular because they use standard CD media and can be played in both computers as well as hardware VideoCD players and some DVD players. VideoCD is sometimes shortened to VCD.
VOB
Abbreviation for Video OBject. VOB is the native file format for DVD-Video discs. VOB files contain the audio and video data for the DVD and may also contain additional information, such as subtitles.
Watch folder
A folder or directory that is monitored by Procoder Express so that it can encode any files that are placed inside it.
Windows Media
A popular video format developed by Microsoft. Windows Media Video is the successor to the AVI format and is a common format for streaming video as well as video archiving and delivery.
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