.mov to .dv fuzzy results?

[Smileyboy]

I imported video from a JVC Everio to my mac, then I used Mpegstream to change the format from .mov to .dv. The movie has been sent over to iDVD and the final product looks terrible.

What did I do wrong? Is it the camera or my settings. Please help.


In mpegstream I used the DVCPRO50 setting, PAL, 720x576, 25 fps, 16:9 aspect ratio.
thanks

 

[r.j.s]

Is there a reason you're using PAL? Are you in a place that uses PAL?

I used to have an Everio, the quality was absolutely horrible, so I wouldn't rule that out.

 

[oculus42]

Try Importing in iMovie

iMovie should be able to handle importing a .mov file to a digital video project. I can't make any promises, but trying a different encoder might do the trick.

 

[Smileyboy]

THere is no reason I'm using PAL other than that was the defualt setting. What other encoder would you suggest?

 

[r.j.s]

That would do it.

If you are in North America, use NTSC, since that is what the camera is recording in.

 

[Smileyboy]

WOW, I feel dumb. Thanks. I will try that right now.