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Is motion the right tool? Formats for webstreaming. Realistic approach?
Hi there,
I've started to learn my second application in Final Cut Studio, Motion. I'm right at the beginning... 
WHAT I NEED TO DO
I need to create a clip which will be viewed of the web streaming either in .mov format - and if I can find how to convert it - into flash format.
In this clip I will make use of very simple animated vector graphics (ie a couple of lines connected together changing color moving from once side of the screen to the other), text, screen recordings (.mov) and audio voice over. I need to make this quite quickly.
QUESTIONS
1. Could motion be the sole tool to make all of the above? (assuming I cut my .mov files in FCP exactly how I want them before hand)
2a. For web streaming and reading the description of what I will be making (simple animated objects, text, screen recordings), from your experience what frame rate would you suggest I use?
Should I ensure I make my screen recordings with the same rate too?
2b. Can I create my motion project a little bigger than I think I need, and later always have the option to export into something smaller? (maintaining aspect ratio for good results?)
2c. For audio, can I apply the same concept? Starting at 16 bit and then later if I want I can export to 8 bit to reduce streaming latency. Or should I start with 8 bit?
3. For my approach, I thought of using a template since my screen recordings will always be on the same place of the screen. And my vector art will always originate at the same place on the screen too... together with using Motion as the only tool to work with - does this approach sound realistic? Or perhaps even a more efficient approach? (I'm not looking to get really complicated... this is really just to get my idea visual and working on screen and somewhat pretty)
A big thank-you in advance to the person who replies... if I can get some answers on the above it really will help me out a lot in getting myself started.
cheers, Michelle
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Re: Is motion the right tool? Formats for webstreaming. Realistic approach?
Hi Michelle
I've been busy redoing the FCP site - so i hope I caught this question in time...
Making a streaming .mov makes a lot of sense with your workflow, but can I ask why you need it to be flash as well?
1. Could motion be the sole tool to make all of the above? (assuming I cut my .mov files in FCP exactly how I want them before hand)
Yes. Except converting to flash Video. Motion will NOT export flash video.
2a. For web streaming and reading the description of what I will be making (simple animated objects, text, screen recordings), from your experience what frame rate would you suggest I use? Should I ensure I make my screen recordings with the same rate too?
For the Mov there shouldn't be any problem with setting the frame rate to a full 25 FPS - the fact that there will be graphics and text in there will make no difference. It would be a good idea to have the screen capture that the same rate, but its not essential.
Use a program called iShowU to do the screen capture and i would recommend converting your finished capture to a TARGA SEQUENCE.
I have some a similar thing before (image capture into motion) and TARGA SEQUENCES worked the best for me.
2b. Can I create my motion project a little bigger than I think I need, and later always have the option to export into something smaller? (maintaining aspect ratio for good results?)
Yes, assuming your talking about the scale of the canvass.
2c. For audio, can I apply the same concept? Starting at 16 bit and then later if I want I can export to 8 bit to reduce streaming latency. Or should I start with 8 bit?
Capture High quality audio and then on export set audio to settings AAC compression. Also consider exporting your final audio as Mono rather than stereo unless it needs to be stereo. It cuts your audio requirement in half just like that
You shouldn't need to use 8 bit audio in this day and age
3. For my approach, I thought of using a template since my screen recordings will always be on the same place of the screen. And my vector art will always originate at the same place on the screen too... together with using Motion as the only tool to work with - does this approach sound realistic? Or perhaps even a more efficient approach? (I'm not looking to get really complicated... this is really just to get my idea visual and working on screen and somewhat pretty)
Sounds like a good approach to me!
You've set yourself up for quite an adventre there - stay in touch and feel free to keeping asking for help here
Doug_
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Re: Is motion the right tool? Formats for webstreaming. Realistic approach?
Thanks Doug!! Great reply and really helpful for sure!! Got to tell you though, I it was a MUCH faster learning track when I had Merethe Rosvold's and your training in Sydney.
The reason why I thought flash was better is because the people who are looking at this will be on quite a slow internet connection. I thought flash made comparatively smaller files and therefore faster to stream?
The same for the frame rate... I thought if I could drop it down to the minimum of what I need, it would mean a smaller file and so faster to stream?
Just for my curiosity, does my T.V. define the frame rate at which movies are played, or does the movie itself define the frame rate?
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Re: Is motion the right tool? Formats for webstreaming. Realistic approach?
The movie itself defines the frame rate. But it has to match a frame rate that the TV is capable of displaying.
Thanks for all the feedback on the site by the way
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