Re: FLASH: Flash to video

[John Croteau]

Hi Nikhail,


There are a lot of things to consider when transfering to video. The

frame rate is determined by the field rate of the video system usually

(but not always) 30 fps for NTSC and 25 fps for PAL. If it is a long

piece then you will need to compensate for the fact that NTSC is

actually 29.97 fps.


The movie size you use will be based on the exact hardware you use,

whether you are using square or rectangular pixels, whether you are

recording to just the safe area or need to include the safe area in your

Flash file and what video edit program (if any) you will be using to

edit the video.


There is no one set height and width to design for because it depends on

the hardware and other factors. Regular video is analog that means the

is no set number of horizonal pixels, the hardware will determine what

is required. If it will be converted to digital video again there are a

couple of standard sizes but you need to verify what is required for the

format and the hardware you have or will be using. You should study the

hardware specs or get these answers from a video engineer knowledgeable

in the hardware you will be using.


As for what hardware you should use it depends on what purpose the video

will be used for (Broadcast, Cable, Satellite, direct to video tape,

home use etc.), what your present assets (computer, software, etc.) are,

and your budget. Depending on those answers and how often you will be

converting to video then it may be better to have someone else convert

your Flash to video or it may be best to do it yourself.


There are quite a few other factors to consider in creating content for

video. 

Broadcast safe colors.

Title safe area.

Aspect ratio if using high res rectangular pixels in conversion.


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