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| Hi, folks,
I'm sure many have already figured it out, but for those who haven't, here's a helpful hint on how to conserve some processing power when trying to set up and actively go through the motions for your shot.
Now, as those who have seen my work know, I like to make the output of my stuff in hi-def (720p, upconverted to 1080p), and in letterbox format to simulate a movie that was made for the big screen.
Usually, when I do my shots, they are already set up for 720p export, and with the letterbox effect (image layer I created) already in. Well, I've come to realize that even these little things can take up some precious processing power, especially when throwing in the particle effects, or any video effects, even in the 64 bit beta. So, from now on, when I do major, epic shots, I will set them up in the standard format, and will not add the letter boxing until the end, and THEN I will shift the resolution and export in 720p.
Like I said, many may have already figured this out. This tip is for the late bloomers....like me. 
SIncerely,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Martok
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| The one problem I can see with that approach is an artistic one -- in the standard resolution your camera work will be different than what it would be in letterbox. Your shots will be different, like the difference between watching a movie in fullscreen rather than widescreen. A shot that is set up perfectly for standard screen dimensions would end up unbalanced in widescreen.
I would recommend instead, making a custom resolution of 640x360, which keeps the widescreen ratio. |
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| I agree with that, reelcheapfilms.
I can usually eyeball pretty well how my shots will set up, even in making the switch from full frame to letterbox, but your tip will certainly come in handy for those that don't quite have that eye.
Thanks for the backup.
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