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PFuerst
PFuerst
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August 15, 2011
Question

DPX Export Settings

  • August 15, 2011
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Hello,

I've worked with footage from (I think) a Canon Mak II. Now the client wants a DPX Sequence as delivery format. AE "only" exports 10bit DPX sequences or am I wrong? Because I've seen that you can choose 12 or 16bit dpx in Nuke.

I've worked in srgb linear workspace. But what are the settings I have to choose in the cineon output modul? full range, over range or even video? How about Logarithmic Conversion? What do I have to coose in the digits settings (I enabled 32bit in the workspace befor the export)?

I've exported with different settings but I don't think that I've used the proper one so far. Also when bringing the sequence into PP after choosing the exact same settings - in the interpret footage menu- I've used in AE the footage shows up slightly different (I think it's always darker). Is this due to the fact that I've used the linearized settings in AE? I've heard that the color managment in AE and PP are different.

Can I check dpx sequences in Photoshop? Which settings do I have to enable to get the right representation?

I've never worked with dpx Sequences so far so I'm thankful for your help.

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    Rick GerardCommunity Expert
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    August 16, 2011

    First of all you need to get the exact specs your client wants. The nice thing about dpx files is the lossless compression and color space. The bad thing about them is that you can completely screw up the output settings rendering the files unusable. You also need to be working in at least 16bit color, but you should be working in 32bit. There's a couple of resources for color management, but job 1 is to get the specs from your client. Then your colorspace will match theirs and all will be good.

    PFuerst
    PFuerstAuthor
    Inspiring
    August 16, 2011

    Thanks Rick for your quick response.

    The video is for distribution on you-tube. I've worked in srgb with 16bit for speed purposes and switched to 32bit for output. I think they are putting the pieces together in final cut. What are the specs I have to ask for?

    As mentioned everytime I want to check it back in PP when choosing the same settings it looks different

    I just want it to look the same way I have it in AE

    R
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    Rick GerardCommunity Expert
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    August 16, 2011

    If you have to be careful switching to 32 bit mode. Blend modes, motion blur, and a bunch of effects look radically different in 32bit.

    Color management is the key. You need to know the color management settings that will be used through the production cycle and make sure that you match it in AE, PPro and FCP.

    Maybe this will get you started. There's also some basic info in the help files under color management.

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