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    Output Anamorphic to HD CAM

    Posted by Shawn Rosenblatt on October 3, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Hello,

    I have a QT file that is native 1280×720 anamorphic & I need to lay it to tape. It needs to be output to an HDCam tape from an avid.

    I’m not sure if I need to apply any avid effects like “reformat”, or if I need to change the setting on the deck to letterbox.

    Like I said, they want me to output it 1280×720 anamorphic. Can I even do that to my deck? It is a Sony HDCAM (HDW-M2000) that only seems to have options for 1080.

    Thanks

    John Pale replied 14 years, 11 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • John Pale

    October 4, 2011 at 1:49 am

    HDCAM is only 1080 (1920 x 1080)

    If you import it in a 1080 project and place it in a sequence your Avid will upscale it to fill the frame and you can output to HDCAM.

    If you want to output to a 720p master, you need DVCPRO HD, D5 or HDCAM SR.

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