[Deren Abram]

I have series of short 16×9 projects that needs to be delivered in 4:3 flash (flv) files.

Problem: my 16×9 doesn’t come out letterboxed within the 4:3 frame. It is vertically optically squeezed to fill the space.

Footage and Sequence is 16×9 (1440×1080). I’m exporting through quicktime conversion to Squeeze 6 using a preset that I’ve created, or rather “trying” to create for this project.

The preset uses:
Flash 8
On2 VP6 Pro codec
2-pass VBR
data rate of 896 kbps
Frame size 320×240 (yes, I know it’s small)
Letterbox or Pillar is checked

Any suggestions? I’ve also tried selecting “unconstrained” and “Maintain Aspect Ration” but no good. I also restart FCP after making these changes to ensure FCP finds the changed preset… nothing.

I’d rather not export as .mov and squeeze as there are just too many of them.. besides… it’s supposed to do this. Sorenson is slow to respond. Hoping Cow is faster:)

Thanks!

Mac OSX 10.5.6
Dual 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5
4 GB DDR SDRAM
Mac HD

FCP Version 6.0.3

[Deren Abram]

Thanks. That really helps.

Mac OSX 10.5.6
Dual 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5
4 GB DDR SDRAM
Mac HD

FCP Version 6.0.3

[Deren Abram]

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the math. Project is 720p. So, what would is:
73 minutes in ProRes HQ HD 1280×720 = (___?___) gigs

BTW– what is the ratio formula?

Sorry for the trouble. I really appreciate the help.

Mac OSX 10.5.6
Dual 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5
4 GB DDR SDRAM
Mac HD

FCP Version 6.0.3

[Deren Abram]

Thanks Jerry, I appreciate the help.

Mac OSX 10.5.6
Dual 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5
4 GB DDR SDRAM
Mac HD

FCP Version 6.0.3

[Deren Abram]

Thanks Zane… No luck. Any other ideas?

Mac OSX 10.5.6
Dual 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5
4 GB DDR SDRAM
Mac HD

FCP Version 6.0.3