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getting 16:9
This is going to sound stupid.
I just started using AE just a bit ago. I import my existing QT files from my hard drive that are already 16:9 format (1920 x 1080). But when I open them to use in AE, they will only show as 1440 x 1080 or 1:33 ratio. What gives?
I will interpret the footage… try to change the pixel aspect ratio and still I won’t get my desired ratio of 16:9.
Is there something I should know about in AE that prevents me from working my widescreen video file in the original format? I’m working with HDV captured at 16:9…
Thanks!
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3 Replies
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[Nicholas Tran] “I’m working with HDV captured at 16:9…”
HDV is not 1920×1080, it is 1440×1080 with a 1.33 pixel aspect ratio. You are working with your footage in its native resolution. AE is correct.
Darby Edelen
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thanks. so what’s the best way for me to preserve my aspect ratio and not have that “tall skinny” look? would it be to manipulate the composition? adjust the scale of the clips accordingly?
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Number one rule when dealing with pixel aspect ratios is: don’t mess with the scale! 🙂
You can either enable pixel aspect correction in the composition (it’s a small button with a rectangle and horizontal arrows above it at the bottom of the comp preview pane) or you can drop your footage into a 1920×1080 square pixel composition.
The first solution keeps your render at the native HDV resolution (1440×1080) with a pixel aspect ratio but can show small vertical lines during preview (which are not really a problem, just that if you don’t know why they’re there it can cause unnecessary concern).
The second solution would allow you to render at 1920×1080 with square pixels. There will be a slight horizontal softening of the footage as AE is stretching it horizontally to fill the 1920 pixel wide comp. It shouldn’t be noticeable.
Darby Edelen
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