Several ideas:(1)  Keyframe size change?(2) Try doing all effects first than transitions second.  I am hoping that will give you a couple of items to look at.

Liquid 7.2 can only burn to DVD's with in the program itself.  You can work with HD and HDV material within Liquid.  Many users have saved the HDV video files and use a 3rd party program to burn a BluRay discs. You might want to search the forum for suggestions.

Dave - Thanks for the suggestion on keeping both monitor resolutions the same!! Working system specifications for external live preview. Software - Avid Liquid 7.2Computer Monitor - Samsung SyncMaster 2232BW  - Monitor 1 set to 1280 x 1024VGA Second Head - Sanyo DP19649 - Monitor 2 set to 1280 x 1024 Both set to extended mode. ...

What do you guys think about the upgrade cost of MC4 after the initial purchase of the software.  AVID updates software on a regular basic.   Any comments?  Liquid 7 Prosumer market.  MC4 Professional market? 

How do you import the smartsound files from SonicFire stand alone program to Liquid 7? 

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I have been using Mercalli for several years now.  I use it for automotive events to stablize video.  It work fantastic.  The new verion has many presets.  I have the Expert verion.  The quality is second to none, if you can find the right preset for your video. 

Best Buy Sony - PlayStation 3 (120GB)   $299 US Sony - PlayStation 3 (250GB)  $349 US

I just purchased a WD TV Media player at Best Buy for $79 including Tax in Minnesota on 03/01/10.  They just had another markdown.  They have the network version for $119. 

Thanks for the tip on the TmpGe Express 4.  Many forums talk very highly about TMPGEnc.    Rick