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Add compression and chapter markers in Final Cut Pro to help control the encoding
quality and make creating chapter selection menus easier. MPEG encoders, such as
Compressor, can use these markers to customize the MPEG encoding process, directing
the encoder to concentrate on those areas of the video that are the hardest to encode.
See About MPEG-2 Video Compression and Adding Chapter and Compression Markers
to Your Sequence for more information.
Video for High Definition DVDs
DVD Studio Pro includes the ability to author DVDs using high definition (HD) video
content. These DVDs support MPEG-2, HDV (an MPEG-2-based codec), and H.264 (when
encoded using Compressor). Both standard and HD image dimensions and frame rates
are supported.
DescriptionScanning methodFrame rateDimensions
NTSCInterlaced29.97 fps720 x 480
720 x 480
Anamorphic 16:9
PALInterlaced25 fps720 x 576
720 x 576
Anamorphic 16:9
NTSC-compatible
PAL-compatible
Progressive23.98 fps, 29.97 fps,
59.94 fps, and 50 fps
1280 x 720
NTSC-compatible
PAL-compatible
Interlaced29.97 fps, 25 fps1440 x 1080
NTSC-compatible
PAL-compatible
Interlaced29.97 fps, 25 fps1920 x 1080
Note: MPEG-1 video is not supported on HD DVDs.
See the DVD Studio Pro documentation for details about HD DVD burning and playback
requirements.
HD DVD Editing Formats
There are three common HD formats used when editing HD projects in Final Cut Pro:
DVCPRO HD, uncompressed HD, and HDV. The format you use affects how you deliver
your completed footage to DVD Studio Pro.
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