[Smoran]

Unfortunately I couldn’t find anything with PREFS and AE associations.

I guess I am doomed to use the RD to start the pgm. I have tried re-installing the app without success.

Thanks for your help

[Smoran]

SUCCESS!!!!!

The key was to change the Output Module Settings for Strecth to 1024×768 and then manually stretching the video (proportinately)

Obviously there is the compromise as it reduces the qualtiy a little but fills the HD screen nicely, and also there is editing work to make sure that the vid is moved to maintain key areas of the video in the “safe” area.

What I will do is create DVD’s with widescreen and 4:3 options … one full screen the other better quality.

Thanks for your patience and the help

PS I read Rick’s tutorial …. it was his comments that PAL should adjust automatically that triggered the final solution…. so again – thanks

[Smoran]

Thanks for that advice.

However – when I rendered the result it produced an AVI that, when viewed, was 4:3 but with vertical stretching. So somewhere in the rendering options it is producing a 4:3 file.

The render settings are:
– Qlty – best
– res – Full
– Size – 720 x 576
– Output Module – Lossless
– Format – Video Windows Movie
– Final Size – 720 x 576

I have since tried changing the Output Size to a 16:9 aspect lock (manually input) .. and this seemed to do the trick.

Do you know what the size width value should be for PAL widescreen without the slight balck bar down the sides?

What format should I render it to in order to get the best dvd quality .. and which file format for importing into a DVD archtecting paackage? … sorry for going off-piste a little

[Smoran]

Jim

Thanks for your response .. apologies for my lackk of technical knowledge… what “Prefernece” file and where will I find it?

Why would this affect access to AE direct from the Desktop but not via Remote Desktop?

Steve

[Smoran]

Dave

Thanks for that tip.

To help me get my mind in line with the Help … what should I have asked for or searched on to find what you said?

(Another question … in using text as a matte, how do I maintain the strokes and have the fill as transparent … or again … where should I look in Help).

Thank you for spending the time to help a beginner

Steve

[Smoran]

Thanks for that /…. try it now … as for the Help … well – lets say I am on here because of it.

Watch out for more Janet & John questions

Thanks again
S