Motion Graphics: Resolution?
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- mikeim
So in reading my Final Cut Pro manual, it says that I should make graphics that I plan on scaling (in FCP) at a resolution of 300dpi.
What resolution do you normally use?
- ********0
If you are going to scale any graphics in AE or FCP then you definitely want to have them MUCH bigger than video's 72dpi.......because the second you start scaling something, if it is only 72dpi, as soon as it goes over 100% it is gonna start to deteriorate, so to compensate you make the DPI bigger......higher resolution, better looking as it scales......how much bigger depends on how big you are going to scale them up. 300dpi is very safe.....you will be able to cleanly scale something up pretty damn far without it getting all crappy looking on ya. Hope this helps.
- mikeim0
should I create all graphics at 300dpi to have a better quality, or would it not matter if they aren't being scaled?
- ********0
If you aren't scaling them up then it isn't going to matter........but make sure you are 100% positive that you won't be scaling up......if would suck to have to go back in and remake the files. Making them a larger resolution when you don't need to actually hurts you because it drastically increases your render time......I guess the rule of thumb is, if you are going to be scaling an object up in size when you are in AE or FCP then make sure to use a 300dpi image/artwork for best results, but if you are not going to be scaling up then make it 72dpi.....also, remember that if you have objects that do need to be scaled up and ones that don't and they are all in the same comp then make only those that need to be 300dpi that size.
- J_Treehorn0
You should make all your graphics in a 1:1 scale. The same size as your ouput.
- ********0
Well, in this case, since he isn't going to be scaling anything, then yes that is correct 1:1........I was just giving him a...."for instance.." scenario. Just in case he eventually does need to have something scale and stay crisp and clean.
- J_Treehorn0
No dude 1:1 is ALWAYS the best way. There is no point in using images in 300 dpi resolution in video. They should be appropriately scaled to screen resolution. If you want a huge thing, make it multiples of your screen resolution. (i.e. TV = 512x400, or HDTV 1280x720+ ) To make something 400% on HDTV you would make the image/graphic roughly 5120x2880. Get it?
- ********0
We are saying the EXACT same thing......you are talking in screen res, and I'm talking dpi, but at the end of the day it is gonna give you the same result.......I mean, we haven't even talked about square pixels and rectangular pixels. Look, either way is seriously gonna get the job done.....I am a motion graphics designer at a film/tv post/design house in Boston......I have done this EXACT thing a ton of times for clients like McDonalds, The Boston Red Sox, PBS National Documentaries, etc, etc......it has worked for them and it will work for you.......I don't mean to pull out the asshole card, so I certainly apologize for that, but I know what I am talking about. Sorry for coming across a bit arrogant......don't take this the wrong way.
- pepe0
only scale up when you have to otherwise ae will drag...
- ********0
ya, that was mentioned in an earlier posting.
- pepe0
and scale up only when you have to... ;)
- J_Treehorn0
DesignNaked,
You should know that it's bad form to use non-native resolutions. Since FCP will auto scale that 300 dpi import.