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DWB · 02-02-2005, 04:52 PM

I just got a new system and now when I log my raw footage in, it has fine lines on it, like when you rip a DVD. There is not a interlace / de-interlace option anywhere and I am at a complete loss on this one, though I'm sure it's something simple that I am overlooking. Same cam, same software, same settings... has to be something in the system. I think.

Any ideas as to what I am overlooking?

Thanks in advance,
DWB

BV · 02-02-2005, 04:57 PM

what do you mean when you say : "I log my raw footage in" I assume these are Raw DV AVI's that you are opening off a hardrive? ?

What software?

jact · 02-02-2005, 04:59 PM

Make sure you're running the latest video drivers available for your card. What software are you using to record your video? What format are you recording to? Where do you see the fine lines? During playback in the software, or the finished AVI/MPEG/Whatever format?

DWB · 02-02-2005, 05:07 PM

I am taking it from a mini DV and loading it into my computer.

AVI format.

I see the lines on the edges of the people, mostly in faster motion. It looks just like I ripped it from a DVD. This is not on the original mini DV footage.

I've tried Vegas, Pinnacle Studio and Premier, all with the same results.

Probably the driver, I'll check that out. I shouldn't assume a new system is up to date. lol That would be too easy.

Thanks!

jact · 02-02-2005, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyWhiteBoy

I am taking it from a mini DV and loading it into my computer.

AVI format.

I see the lines on the edges of the people, mostly in faster motion. It looks just like I ripped it from a DVD. This is not on the original mini DV footage.

I've tried Vegas, Pinnacle Studio and Premier, all with the same results.

Probably the driver, I'll check that out. I shouldn't assume a new system is up to date. lol That would be too easy.

Thanks!

Make sure your windows updates are up to date and avoid SP2 if you can. It's most likely a driver problem though if it's a brand new system.

BV · 02-02-2005, 06:02 PM

I'm going to jump out on a limb here and say that there is nothing wrong at all and your new system has an LCD versus your old systems CRT.

CRT's do a good job at hiding the motion lines

jact · 02-02-2005, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BV

I'm going to jump out on a limb here and say that there is nothing wrong at all and your new system has an LCD versus your old systems CRT.

CRT's do a good job at hiding the motion lines

A fresh install of Windows encodes with Interlacing problems with a lot of video cards, actually. Especially ATI.

(Fresh = not newest drivers installed)

DWB · 02-02-2005, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BV

I'm going to jump out on a limb here and say that there is nothing wrong at all and your new system has an LCD versus your old systems CRT.

CRT's do a good job at hiding the motion lines

Well, the new driver didn't work so...

How do you tell which you have, a LCD or CRT?

DWB · 02-02-2005, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jact

A fresh install of Windows encodes with Interlacing problems with a lot of video cards, actually. Especially ATI.

(Fresh = not newest drivers installed)

You saying that the new Windows encoders HAVE interlacing problems or it may fix them?

jact · 02-02-2005, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyWhiteBoy

You saying that the new Windows encoders HAVE interlacing problems or it may fix them?

I found that a lot of my personal interlacing problems on my new machine (Which I easily cleared up with new drivers) was caused by Hardware Acceleration problems. Yours may however be something entirely different.

jact · 02-02-2005, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyWhiteBoy

Well, the new driver didn't work so...

How do you tell which you have, a LCD or CRT?

CRT is big and clunky, like a TV. LCD is flat panel kinda thing.

JSA Matt · 02-02-2005, 06:42 PM

If the settings are fine and you have no Progressive Scan options I would say check the video card. You can't go wrong with anything from MATROX

BV · 02-02-2005, 06:51 PM

post a small clip, we'll tell if its ok

what i was trying to say above is things don't look the same on a flat panel lcd as they do on a crt (like a tv)

The pixels get blended together on a crt and really hides much of the "lines on the edges of the people, mostly in faster motion" as you say.

So on an lcd flatpanel you will notice this much much more as I had the same reaction as you are having now.

I really doubt there is anything wrong with your hardware, especially if the picture is nice and clear on non motion scenes.

Post a raw avi and I'll load it up here.

jukeboxfrank · 02-02-2005, 06:59 PM

The vid card uses the sound driver for timing when working on raw content.
Don't ask me why.... make sure you have the latest drivers. I found this out when
I was transferring Video on my sets. It seems windows update installs content management without letting you know.

DWB · 02-02-2005, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jact

CRT is big and clunky, like a TV. LCD is flat panel kinda thing.

Ha! You meant monitors... LMAO. I'm a tard. I thought you were talking about something inside my system. Didn't catch that.

02-02-2005, 04:52 PM	#1
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	Video Capture Problems I just got a new system and now when I log my raw footage in, it has fine lines on it, like when you rip a DVD. There is not a interlace / de-interlace option anywhere and I am at a complete loss on this one, though I'm sure it's something simple that I am overlooking. Same cam, same software, same settings... has to be something in the system. I think. Any ideas as to what I am overlooking? Thanks in advance, DWB

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jact Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 9,134	Make sure you're running the latest video drivers available for your card. What software are you using to record your video? What format are you recording to? Where do you see the fine lines? During playback in the software, or the finished AVI/MPEG/Whatever format? __________________ Free agent

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jukeboxfrank Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: www.jenniferworthington.com Posts: 1,207	The vid card uses the sound driver for timing when working on raw content. Don't ask me why.... make sure you have the latest drivers. I found this out when I was transferring Video on my sets. It seems windows update installs content management without letting you know. __________________ ICQ= 231-182-592

02-02-2005, 04:57 PM	#2
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	what do you mean when you say : "I log my raw footage in" I assume these are Raw DV AVI's that you are opening off a hardrive? ? What software?

02-02-2005, 05:07 PM	#4
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	I am taking it from a mini DV and loading it into my computer. AVI format. I see the lines on the edges of the people, mostly in faster motion. It looks just like I ripped it from a DVD. This is not on the original mini DV footage. I've tried Vegas, Pinnacle Studio and Premier, all with the same results. Probably the driver, I'll check that out. I shouldn't assume a new system is up to date. lol That would be too easy. Thanks!

02-02-2005, 06:02 PM	#6
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	I'm going to jump out on a limb here and say that there is nothing wrong at all and your new system has an LCD versus your old systems CRT. CRT's do a good job at hiding the motion lines

02-02-2005, 06:42 PM	#12
JSA Matt So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5,464	If the settings are fine and you have no Progressive Scan options I would say check the video card. You can't go wrong with anything from MATROX

02-02-2005, 06:51 PM	#13
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	post a small clip, we'll tell if its ok what i was trying to say above is things don't look the same on a flat panel lcd as they do on a crt (like a tv) The pixels get blended together on a crt and really hides much of the "lines on the edges of the people, mostly in faster motion" as you say. So on an lcd flatpanel you will notice this much much more as I had the same reaction as you are having now. I really doubt there is anything wrong with your hardware, especially if the picture is nice and clear on non motion scenes. Post a raw avi and I'll load it up here.