Hi all,
On Wed, 7 Jan 2015, Carsten Kurz wrote:
I mentioned before that I like the way DCP-o-matic
shows the essential
processing options below the content tab, so that there is a quick
overview about what happens during the conversion with regard to
scaling, aspect ratio, audio, etc.
Wondering wether we could add a full set of these details below the DCP
tab - as there is more than enough space there, and some of the DCP tab
options are relevant to these. Also, the DCP tab should normally be the
final stage before one hits 'Jobs -> Create DCP', so I think it would be
good to have an overview over all essential processing there before one
finally hits 'Make DCP. One could even an another 'Make DCP' button
there.
In a later release, I also think it would be more useful to include the
'tips' or hints there, possibly behind the specific parameter causing
the warning/hint. I think 'Tips' will be easily missed as it has to be
called manually.
I like the idea of integrating the tips: I don't think anyone reads them
where they are at the moment. I'll have a try at it. The only thing is
I'm not sure if there's enough space in the DCP tab, on laptop 16:10
screens at least. Maybe we could have another tab, although that might
defeat the object a bit.
I've put it up here:
http://carlh.net/mantis/view.php?id=483
e.g. something like:
Content frame rate is 25 fps -> Warning Icon, Click and 'Your DCP frame
rate 25fps may cause problems...' appears. Same for audio issues, DCP
bandwith, etc. This would add to my idea from above for a full overview
of most essential aspects of the DCP creation.
And: I brought this up earlier, but Carl has a different opinion on
this: I still think the scaling method should go under the content tab
and has to be settable content-specific. I don't think it makes sense to
have a choice of different scaling methods, but only 'global'. The only
reason to choose different scaling methods should be content-related.
Another reason: Scaling method is not a DCI/DCP specific parameter,
unlike all other parameters under the DCP tab.
I wouldn't mind removing that option altogether, to be honest... I don't
think anyone knows what the best scaler is! It could easily be made
content-specific, I think.
Best regards,
Carl