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converting 4:3 to 16:8
Forgive me if this question has already been asked. I’ve searched but did not find an answer. I am under a very tight schedule to complete a project at work. Freaking out here!!
I shot several 720×480 DV clips in 16:9 and (mistakenly) one in 4:3. It is not possible to reshoot the 4:3 stuff.
My custmer requires an authored DVD with all the clips in 16:9.
I’m using PP 2.0 & TMPGEnc DVD.
I experimented with Adobe Media Encoder but can’t seem to crack the code. Shouldn’t I just be able to add black on each side of the 4:3, without loosing any info at the top or bottom of the frame? Am I missing some key concept?
What’s the best way to proceed?
Thanks very much!
John
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Correction: Subject should read “converting 4:3 to 16:9”
Man am I fat fingered!
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Probably the best way to do this would be to use the Magic Bullet product (Instant HD) from redgiant software. It is a plug in for PPro or FCP. It essentially gives you a software based anamorphic filter, allowing you to integrate 4×3 with 16×9. Its not a perfect stretch but better than stretched letterbox that you can do with PPro native.
https://www.redgiantsoftware.com/instanthd.html
I wish Adobe would buy these guys.
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