Cornwall Film Festival FAQs (frequently-asked questions)
Question
- What format should my viewing copy DVD be?
- What kind of still image do you want from my film?
- How do I get a still image from my film?
- My film isn’t on mini DV or DVCAM
- What should I do if I cant make my still 300dpi?
- How do I de-interlace my still?
Answer
The DVD you send us will be used at the festival at our video-theque for attendees to view, so it needs to be playable on a domestic DVD player.
Back to topWe are looking for a brochure image, which may be printed quite small, and will almost certainly be black and white so choose a strong image, ideally a CU (Close Up)
Back to topIt is a simple process to take a still from Final Cut Pro, Premiere, or i-Movie; you will find clear instructions in the HELP MENU in your software package. You may need to de-interlace the picture (if it has horizontal lines throughout) which you can do using the de-interlace filter in adobe photoshop.
Back to topIf your film is on another format such as Betacam, digi beta film, we will need to get a copy on DV. If you have no way of doing this, you will be able to find companies who can help you by looking on these websites: www.flickernow.org and www.cornwallmediafocus.co.uk
Back to topIt would be preferable if all still submitted to the festival were 300dpi production stills, but if you only have a still 'grabbed'from video the resolution will be 720 x 576 @ 72 dpi which is acceptable - provided you call to let the office know before submission. Please deinterlace the file if necessary before sending it in.
Back to topYour still can be de-interlaced using a graphics programme ie Photshop. On the tool bar select filters, then video, then de-interlace.
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