Hey so I've looked around this site, and a couple others and I couldn't find anything that really answered my question.
I am currently shooting my short film on a cannon t2i. Everything is shot in 1280x1080p.
I've decided to edit in Final Cut Express, because I'm comfortable with it, and I don't have to go through a complicated process to work with the files, I already have an established workflow. I then plan to color grade in AE.
The formats I want to release the movie in, are online (Vimeo, Youtube) and on DVD. I was hoping to burn one Blu Ray, (just for myself).
The questions I have are:
1. What format should I use to export between FCE and AE? File size is not an issue, I want the highest possible quality retained.
2. Should I export my finalized film from AE or FCE? What settings should I use to retain the absolute highest quality possible? Again file size is not an issue at all.
I was planning on using Adobe Encore to burn my DVDs. Is that possible if I use FCE to edit the movie?
Thanks for the advice I really appreciate it.
EDIT: Also I wanted a recommendation for a program to mix audio. I have access to Garage Band and Soundbooth but I've heard poor things about both of them. Is audacity a good option? I would like one where I could view the film while editing the audio.
I am currently shooting my short film on a cannon t2i. Everything is shot in 1280x1080p.
I've decided to edit in Final Cut Express, because I'm comfortable with it, and I don't have to go through a complicated process to work with the files, I already have an established workflow. I then plan to color grade in AE.
The formats I want to release the movie in, are online (Vimeo, Youtube) and on DVD. I was hoping to burn one Blu Ray, (just for myself).
The questions I have are:
1. What format should I use to export between FCE and AE? File size is not an issue, I want the highest possible quality retained.
2. Should I export my finalized film from AE or FCE? What settings should I use to retain the absolute highest quality possible? Again file size is not an issue at all.
I was planning on using Adobe Encore to burn my DVDs. Is that possible if I use FCE to edit the movie?
Thanks for the advice I really appreciate it.
EDIT: Also I wanted a recommendation for a program to mix audio. I have access to Garage Band and Soundbooth but I've heard poor things about both of them. Is audacity a good option? I would like one where I could view the film while editing the audio.
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