• Adobe Premiere Pro

  Is it 720 x 480 or 864 x 480 ?!

  Posted by Whbuchan on October 23, 2007 at 2:00 am

  I created a new project and selected 16:9 (1.2). I made a test image of 720 x 480 but when imported to the project it is not wide enough.

  I imported a test image of 864 x 480 and it does fill the entire picture area, properly scaled.

  When I export this project and eventually burn it to DVD, I want to fill my HDTV screen exactly, without stretching.

  If I continue to use source images that are 864 x 480, will they appear stretched on the TV, even though they look good on the computer screen?

  Vincent Rosati replied 18 years, 10 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  Vincent Rosati

  November 6, 2007 at 1:24 pm

  Before Photoshop had PAR options you would create graphics at 864×480(wide), than scale down in the project (using Distort/Transform, not Motion scaling). So, it’s a solid process. 🙂
  If you are using PS for graphics, I think since CS, you can choose 1.2 PAR in your new document settings – this would eliminate your ‘not wide enough’ issue.
  Also, in Premiere, once your graphic is in the Project window you can right-click on the file and Interpret Footage… as 1.2 PAR. This will snap your Square 720×480 to Wide 720×480.

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