Emergency CS3 Question

[Andy Urtusuastegui]

create a SD project. Place the clip on the SD time. Use the motion controls to size the project to fit the frame.

[Aaron Cadieux]

Andy,

Thanks for your swift response. I’ve actually used this technique before, but I do have a question.

In order to have the SD files in 4×3, is it better to:

A: Import the HD files into a 16×9 SD project, scale them down to fit, and then export the resized files as a 4×3 AVI.

or

B: Import the HD files into a 4×3 SD project, scale them down to fit, and then export the resized files as a 4×3 AVI?

or does it not matter?

-Aaron

[Andy Urtusuastegui]

I would do B. If your final output is 4:3, then use a 4:3 DV timeline.

[Ann Bens]

I would do neither.
Choose your project settings the same as your footage and make it into letterbox in the AME.

[Aaron Cadieux]

I haven’t had much luck with AME. I’ve tried many combos of settings in AME with lousy results. What settings do you use in AME?

Thanks.

-Aaron

[Ann Bens]

Actually i am on HDV but i use this method:
https://invertedhorn.axspace.com/hdv2dvd_basic.html
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