NTSC/PAL conversion

[westrich]

When I have an NTSC format AVI in the timeline and export it to PAL video with Microsoft DV PAL compressor the rusult has jagged edges. Is this because the frame size is stretched? What is the best way (settings)to convert NTSC to PAL and retain image quality? Would be most grateful if someone could advise on this.

 

[WizyWyg]

Do you have a scan converter between your machine and the end media?

 

[westrich]

Thanks for your rapid response WizyWyg.
Having exported the NTSC clip to PAL format as described and when I then play the clip either in preview window or desktop or via DAC-100 to PAL tv I still have jagged edges when images moving horizontally on screen. Static images are OK. It's a pain in the neck. I have an NTSC camera but need to produce PAL VHS tape for viewers in the UK. Any ideas?

 

[WizyWyg]

Okay, is your computer setup to capture in PAL or NTSC? You may need a scan converter between your camera and then your machine. Since it seems you're exporting fine.

If your machine's capturing system can do both NTSC and PAL, make sure when you do capture, that you are capturing in PAL format. That's why you would need scan converter between your camera and your machine; the scan converter can compensate between the two different formats.

 

[westrich]

Many Thanks WizyWig. I understand exactly.
In fact I have just tested PAL/NTSC Converter by Atilla Mezei and this does a great job of converting NTSC to PAL.
Thanks again