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Non-standard frame encoding
I’m trying to encode/compress a non-standard frame size (1538w x 32h) for a client proof out of AE CS4. I used to be able to do a windows media file but it seems with the new version of encoder I can’t change the frame size to something so far from standard.
Any suggestions?
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You could create a movie in a different format—such as QuickTime or AVI (Video for Windows)—that doesn’t have such constraints on frame dimensions.
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Not all codecs allow arbitrary frame sizes; many use blocks of a certain size (for example, 8×8) and require that your video frame be an even multiple of the block size.
You could export a lossless AVI from AE and try one of Microsoft’s free encoders; alternately, you might letterbox or pillarbox your output for client review purposes into a standard frame size.
The COW also has a Compression techniques forum, where you might be able to find some help.
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