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Print to tape for 16:9 encoding
I have a client that has a DVD project that has been edited in 16:9 in Premiere Pro 2. The final product needs to be 16:9 DVD. The problem is when he exports to tape it is already letterboxed which tells me its a 4:3 tape. If it was 16:9 it should appear stretched vertically with no black bars, so when I encode in 16:9 it will stretch it back out horizontally. My question: Is there a setting in premiere pro that will allow you to export a 16:9 timeline to tape that looks stretched top to bottom. Does it need to be exported in 4:3?
Sorry I’m not to savy with Premiere (Avid user!)
Thanks in advance,
Luke
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3 Replies
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Only when it is exported to DVD using a 16:9 preset, the Mpeg encoder adds a “switch” that is read by many DVD players that gives the 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV.
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My problem is I am using a SD-2000 to encode for Scenarist, so I cant go with the direct to DVD from Premiere. I need the video to be on miniDV with the squished look rather than looking like it is already 16:9. I am going to get a demo of premiere and see what I can find out. Running out of time!!
Thanks for the response.
Luke
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looks like the video was just shot in the wrong format. 4:3 letterbox!
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