Jon Fordham
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Why not create a native 16/9 QT? By setting the Aspect Ratio to CUSTOM, you can input the dimensions of the QT file. DO NOT click the letterbox box, DO NOT click the “preserve aspect ratio”!!! Once you set the aspect ratio to CUSTOM and input the numbers, it will take care of the rest.
I use 600×338 to create native 16/9 QT movies of DVCPROHD material.
As an example, you can check out a music video I shot with the F900. It was captured using the Kona card as 23.98 DVCPROHD.
https://www.jonfordham.com/thursday.html
The beauty of this, is that you eliminate those unnecessary black bars at the top and bottom of the QT!
Jon Fordham
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Yeah, I’ve been told about this trick before. The problem is, that’s not going to work with this project. The SD cut of the project was done using DVCAM downconverts of the original HDCAM source. The director created his own clip names and bins using the 29.97 DVCAM tapes.
Then separately, I captured the original HDCAM tapes through HD-SDI as 23.98 DVCPROHD files. The DVCPROHD files have the original TC, but due to a couple TC breaks, they exist as completely different file names and sizes since new clips were created upon TC break during the HD capture.
This is why I’m wondering if an EDL will do the job assuming the TC matches from the original HDCAM down to SD DVCAM…
Jon Fordham
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I not AN editor. But unfortunately, I am THE editor on this. “editor” being used loosely. I am attempting to conform the HD files for use in full res on my DP reel. The director/editor doesn’t need or want an HD master of the finished piece. So I’m taking it on myself so I can have an HD master for my own use.
SO… Could go into a little bit of detail on how this works? Or at least a little guidance on what key words I need to use to find my way through the manual/help guide?
Jon Fordham
Director of Photography
http://www.jonfordham.com