i need to know what method is the best for getting DVD video from anime and importing it into AVID Xpress Pro. most of the formats ive tried to import just dont work. ive been forced to edit my vids in Movie Maker when i have access to this great editing software.
ripping the DVD to my hardrive (.vob files) i have already done but im not sure what to do after that and im hesitant because i dont want to invest time into something that AVID wont even recongize. please help me! thnx.
Fastest/Best way to get DVD anime into AVID
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AMVfreak
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Re: Fastest/Best way to get DVD anime into AVID
http://www.animemusicvideos.org/guides/ ... getb3.htmlzombieONE wrote:ripping the DVD to my hardrive (.vob files) i have already done but im not sure what to do after that and im hesitant because i dont want to invest time into something that AVID wont even recongize. please help me! thnx.
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LantisEscudo
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AVID uses Quicktime as its import method, just like iMovie and Final Cut Pro.
If you're using AVID on a Mac platform, the methods in Kirin's Guide for iMovie should work for you.
If you're using the Windows version, the method I found that works best for me is to use an AVISynth/VirtualDub combination like in the EADFAG and export only the parts I want (to save HD space) using either Uncompressed AVI or the AVID DV Codec.
If you're using AVID on a Mac platform, the methods in Kirin's Guide for iMovie should work for you.
If you're using the Windows version, the method I found that works best for me is to use an AVISynth/VirtualDub combination like in the EADFAG and export only the parts I want (to save HD space) using either Uncompressed AVI or the AVID DV Codec.
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Guld_Bowman_02
- Joined: Mon Mar 08, 2004 4:16 pm
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I have to agree w/ Lantis... I cut my first vid that was uploaded to the org. on avid express pro (v.4.1.1 I think). It absolutely would not import anything other than
1) uncompressed RGB-32/24 -> HUGE file sizes and VERY slow import times.
2) QT files -> uncompressed -> again HUGE file sizes & marginally faster than a regular uncompressed RGB file or as Lantis suggested using the Avid DV codec. I ended up making clips and AVISynth'ing. If you have the full version of QT (the one that allows you to save files using diff. codecs) try experimenting with saving your clips using diff. settings (animation file, QT movie, etc.) b/c the quality may vary, depending on the anime used. I aslo remember reading something about avid being able to 'quick import' files when encoded with certan QT or Avid DV codecs(the DV codec will result in significantly smaller file sizes and should give you pretty good quality), which will save time on improted files. Etiher way, depending on how fast of a rig you have, be ready to take some time to chill while those files import...
One last note, I saved my finished product as a QT ref. file and used QT to encode it as an uncompressed AVI; it saved me alot of trouble and by no means, should you EVER import graphics or titles into Avid (depending on your version) b/c the DV25 codec will turn your beautiful titles and graphics to chum (there are work arounds, but take a day to search the Avid and Creative Cow forums and you'll see....).
1) uncompressed RGB-32/24 -> HUGE file sizes and VERY slow import times.
2) QT files -> uncompressed -> again HUGE file sizes & marginally faster than a regular uncompressed RGB file or as Lantis suggested using the Avid DV codec. I ended up making clips and AVISynth'ing. If you have the full version of QT (the one that allows you to save files using diff. codecs) try experimenting with saving your clips using diff. settings (animation file, QT movie, etc.) b/c the quality may vary, depending on the anime used. I aslo remember reading something about avid being able to 'quick import' files when encoded with certan QT or Avid DV codecs(the DV codec will result in significantly smaller file sizes and should give you pretty good quality), which will save time on improted files. Etiher way, depending on how fast of a rig you have, be ready to take some time to chill while those files import...
One last note, I saved my finished product as a QT ref. file and used QT to encode it as an uncompressed AVI; it saved me alot of trouble and by no means, should you EVER import graphics or titles into Avid (depending on your version) b/c the DV25 codec will turn your beautiful titles and graphics to chum (there are work arounds, but take a day to search the Avid and Creative Cow forums and you'll see....).