H:264 capture/render software

[LBK Rules]

One thing to remember regarding the h264 codec is it is primarily a delivery codec. Generally speaking, it is best to capture as uncompressed as possible, preferably using a lossless codec. Where h264 is best used is on the final render for delivery, be it BluRay, YouTube, or as a downloadable file.

[Tony.Wu]

Adobe Premiere can do H:264.

Originally Posted by LBK Rules

One thing to remember regarding the h264 codec is it is primarily a delivery codec. Generally speaking, it is best to capture as uncompressed as possible, preferably using a lossless codec. Where h264 is best used is on the final render for delivery, be it BluRay, YouTube, or as a downloadable file.

So perhaps capture and save as .avi and then render to H:264 and then ftp the video out I assume?

I did some experimenting and my H:264 files ended up quite a bit larger than MPEG-2 but I am going for the highest possible quality as it's going to the TV stations.

I haven't quite figured out what will work best yet, I'm still having to render to SD as well, HD is coming maybe next year.

For me since I work in news I need something that for day to day use is quick capture, name the file, render and out it goes on the ftp. Time is critical.

The good thing is the mpeg-2's are working great so I have time to figure out the next level.