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Exporting for 16:9 project
I am now shooting in 16:9 format..at last- when I export a project using QT reference and mark the appropriate box for an 16:9 export project and burn the dvd, when shown on tv it still appears to be 4:3. I know tv’s have various formats for watching and I use widescreen to watch. No luck seeing it as 16:9.
When I begin a new project and set the preferences up I chose 30i no others such as 720p or whatever. I shot in SD and the camera settings are for 16:9. I am stumped for sure on this one.
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4 Replies
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Hello,
Maybe your problem it’s in your dvd authoring program. Check aspect ratio from your project or movie. -
The 16:9 or 4:3 check box in the QT export is only for QT player, not a flag for MPEG2 encoders. That needs to be set manually in the encoders parameters to allow it to put the 16:9 flag into the resulting file. If coming from standard def into Sorenson, you need to deselect “maintain aspect ratio” and set an x and y that is 16:9.
Michael
Michael Phillips
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Hey Michael,
Thanks for your response. I still don’t get it. Ok, from the timeline do I need to export the project via QT and then import that QT file into Sorenson? Am I to set the encoders manualy in the QT export settings..if so I fail to find the “maintain aspect ratio” deselect button…also where is the x and y settings you refer to located..in Sorenson Squeeze? So, if I do the above..QT to Sorenson then do I use Avid DVD program to burn the dvd using the Sorenson file as the media to import to Avid DVD?
I know I am a pain man…but I really need to figure this out..I really do appreciate your help…a lot!!!
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When using Sorenson Squeeze for example, click “advance” settings and play around with the settings as you see in the frame grab here:
Things that will change is whether your source is progressive, frame rate, if interlace – field ordering, etc.
Michael
Michael Phillips
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