Quote Originally Posted by Mike M. View Post
Hi

When i'm using HD movies i'll preffer Photo JPEG A at 60% compression
When SD DV PAL
Some graphic guyz preffer to use apple intermedia codec cause they say it's better, but i see no difference (and there is no difference in catalyst performance)

If i have to use SDI i'm using Image PRO HD or SD

1024x768@75 (best res if U need convert DVI/VGA signal to SDI SD) cause sometimes I must use old MAC based on G5 processor.

I do tons with SDI. Actually HD-SDI. You will not see a difference at your specifications. In order for PhotoJPEG to exceed the quality of AIC, you will need to change your compression level to more than 80%. Still then, the change is so negligible you would have to have screens side by side as a comparison. In fact, even in the preview and program windows of a multiview, you can't see the difference.

Where you'll really see the value of PhotoJPEG is in native DVI matching pixels and refresh rates with your native output device. Still though, LCD and DLP will have different levels of clarity.

The bottom line is to stick with AIC unless absolutely necessary to change.