Thanks, guys, now I have a better idea of where to start looking. I did some research and found the arcane registry settings that improve the quality of the .wmv encoding process. (like DQuant) I compare it to a restaurant keeping a few steaks set aside for their customers who speak up while the rest of the rabble scarfs down whatever they hand 'em.
On to the specifics...
What is the bitrate of the wmv file?
The first incarnation, which I wasn't happy with, was 12.91 Mbps. It was CBR so a lot of bits were obviously being wasted. I'm using a VBR of 6 - 9 Mbps and combined with the registry changes, are looking much better. I'm still tweaking a few things to really supe it up.
Don't use Intensity Pro Card, but you should be a window that allows to use the pro amp to adjust analog video.
Huh?
What does the scopes show?
The black levels are a little high going in, which I can correct.
Reading Blackmagic's Intensity Pro card, I don't see that it works with Vegas.
It does, but not directly. (see next)
With other editing softwares(FCP,PP) it load its presets in those softwares?
Yes.
Do you capture directly in Vegas or are you using their utility to capture then import into Vegas?
Their utility captures it, converts it to an .avi, then dumps it in the media bin as if it were imported. But their capture program doesn't seem to be as robust as Blackmagic's (prone to dropped frames if other things are going on with the computer) so I'll stick with that.
The manual that I have is pretty weak on information.
A common shortcoming.
The rate and size that you gave is for wmv or the avi file?
the first incarnation of the .wmv. I wasn't able to get a bit rate reading on the .avi.
All that said, how does the video look on a NTSC monitor?
Never checked it on one. These videos are strictly for a webzine so I'm staying within the computer realm.