[Ian Luckraft]

Thanks Sascha,

I didn’t expect this to happen, I thought someone would just say “change a certain setting up a couple of points” but it turned into quite a debate.

It’s made for interesting reading though and given me plenty to think about.

[Ian Luckraft]

I’m not at the computer right now but it does seem to happen on the majority of footage, possibly all of it, which is why I thought it would be the settings in final cut.

I’ll have a look at the crop option in final cut and see how that turns out. I guess it’s just a case of trying the different suggestions and seeing what turns out best.

[Ian Luckraft]

Hi Joey,

Thanks for your reply and the link.

Can I crop this in final cut or will I need to do it in another program?

Thanks again

[Ian Luckraft]

The source is coming out of a dvd / mini dv player. In this case it was playing a dvd. This is connected to the mac through a aja kona cable.

The content will mainly be delivered through the web but there is scope to deliver some on dvds.

In terms of apperance I think the black lines are acceptable and don’t detract where as the black / white lines at the top are a distraction and make the video look of a poor quality.

[Ian Luckraft]

Thanks very much for the replies.

Can I expand the picture in FCP? If so how can I can I do that?

If not will I have to do this in another program?

Thanks