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June 18, 2005

Preparing Digital Images For Video

These are some things to remember when preparing digital images for digital video.

Complex images may produce a flicker effect when used for video. By using Photoshop Gaussian blur set to 0.4 - 0.8, the flicker can be mitigated. Output black levels for video should be adjusted using Photoshop Levels, with output level set at 16 - 235. Readable font should be at least 24pt. Sans-serif font works best, and I have read recommendations for chunky fonts like arial black.

Final Cut HD and iMovie HD screen sizes by default are 720 by 480 pixels. However, the typical television doesn't show the edges of this well. In fact, to be safe keep any action within a centered space of 684 x 432 (action safe) and text titles should stay within 576 x 384 (title safe).

Video has a ton of quirks.

Posted by clappstar at June 18, 2005 03:55 PM