[Chung Chau]

Hi John,
Can you tell me what format or template I should use for rendering the .avi files for best quality? Thanks

[Chung Chau]

1] Don’t rely on VCL player seeing the 16×9 flag – always catches me out!
The VLC Player default to 4:3, but from config. I can change it to 16:9, The is also true using DivX player.

2] Have you matched your Project properties to your Media?
Yes in project properties I have selected DV widescreen or something.

3] Check your Media Properties. Does it reveal a 16×9 value?
Do you mean the .avi file property? I did not see any aspect ration setting.

4] What do you see in the VEgas Preview? 16×9? I do when I have 16×9 media on timeline. And that WAS captured using the SONY VidCap s/w.
When I preview in Vegas it is 16:9

Try another player – MS Windows Media Player. That plays a 16×9 straight off the bat. I’d be querying VLC player rather than SONY VidCap.
You’re correct when I play using WMP it has correct 16:9