[Timothy Eck]

In my first test, I worked off a 1280×720 square pixel timeline, and exported to Compressor. I outputted using a DVCPROHD 720p60 preset that I edited to be 1280×720 square pixels (instead of 960×720 anamorphic pixels). But the resulting .MOV file seems to still be 960×720 anamorphic pixels.

Is the codec itself forcing the horizontal downsampling? Is 960×720 the only resolution the codec is able to produce?

Is there another delivery codec someone can recommend that can do 1280×720 square pixels?

[Timothy Eck]

I agree Walter. The specs for delivery only specify 720p at 59.94. Nothing is specified about the horizontal aspect however. I made inquiries about delivering with the DVCPRO HD codec and they confirmed we can submit with it. When I inquired about the horizontal aspect question, they didn’t seem to know or understand the difference.

I think before I press them further, I still need to confirm or deny whether the DVCPRO HD codec will even allow 1280×720 square pixels… or whether it FORCES 960×720 anamorphic.