Re: FCP 6 to FCP 7 causes Episode Pro encodes to look terrible

Sorry to take so long to get back. First of all we have had MANY sync issues with DG and local cable outlets. In almost every case it is a problem with the outlet switching from network HD to cable local. As a result our spots are up to 3 seconds out of sync. The only solution we've found is to contact the outlet directly, explain the problem, and then re-upload to DG. It's silly and it keeps happening but rest assured it's not you or DG's fault! As for settings: OUTPUT = MPEG-PS (mpg), Mux Packet: 2048 VIDEO = Bitrate based, CBR, 18000 kbits/s, VBV Buffer: 5.00, Quality: 50, Check Use 2-pass Encoding, Display Aspect Ratio: (we use 4x3), Field Order: Same as Input, GOP Type: Closed, GOP Format: Long Gop, P-Frames: 4, B-Frames: 2 *** TURN ALL OTHER FILTERS OFF ! *** AUDIO = Bit Rate: 384 kbit/s, Layer II, Pshycho Model: 2, Channels: Stereo *** TURN ALL OTHER FILTERS OFF !*** So that is how we've managed the best looking encodes for DG and believe me they've checked. I hope this helps! - Nik

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