Professional workflow for Film Titles, Motion Graphics for adspots?

[warner brown]

Hey Guys,

 

So I'm working with the fine folks over at AE35 Media. We just launched, and already have a client.

 

Now, in the past title/motion graphics-wise, my workflow was (Photoshop & FCP Motion) if not Aftereffects. I prefer motion because it's all in FCP and I don't lose a quality generation (say if i was doing a title over footage in AE etc.)

 

I've been hunting around for info. Do any of you know the professional specs for titles/graphics?

For instance if I'm doing the graphics in Photoshop and want the highest quality for output, should the photoshop file be 16 bit? stuff like that.

 

On a sidenote: other than Motion/photoshop/FCP are there other good programs for titles, what is the pro industry standard?

 

Thanks so much in advance for any of your tips, and happy holidays!

 

W

Edited December 2, 2011 by warner brown