Problem Creating 16:9 DVDs

Flyfast1 · Post by **Flyfast1** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:19 am

Hello, I am using VideoStudio 9 with data from a Sony HC96 camcorder and cannot create DVDs in 16:9 format. When I play a tape directly from the camcorder into my TV, it works fine--I have a widescreen TV and the picture completely fills the screen. But, I haven't been able to process the data through VideoStudio9 and create a 16:9 DVD--they are always 4:3.

Properties of your source files (format, file size, where did you get it?)
Data captured into VS9 from my HC96 is uncompressed 24 bit, 640x480 and is in AVI file format. In the share option, I create a video file with the same properties. When I select "Create Disc", I try changing the settings in teh lower left hand corner of the create disc window, but they alway seem to change back to 4:3. When I go ahead and creat a DVD, it ends up in 4:3. Any suggestions?

What devices are involved and their mode of connection?
HC96 is connected to my PC via USB 2.0 cable

Project Settings
NTSC drop frame

Output format (file, DVD, VCD, SVCD)
DVD

PAL or NTSC
NTSC

Error Codes (if any)
None

System information (please fill this up in your User Profile)

Thanks

-Ed

heinz-oz · Post by **heinz-oz** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:28 am

Not that I'm experienced with wide screen or 16:9 format, nor do I know your camera. One thing struck me though, 640x480 is not 16:9, is it? And one more thing, AVI is not a file format, it's a wrapper that can contain anything media. I suspect it to be some form of mpeg compression. Can you alter your capture properties since you are capturing compressed video? It's only DV-AVI that cannot be changed AFAIK, because it is a straight transfer.

I suspect that your USB connection limits the data transfer and hence the strange frame size.

Hopefully someone experienced in this matter will come along also to offer some help.

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:58 am

Hi

Can you capture to DV format, or does it revert to Avi.

Capturing via DV format transferes the video without re-coding.

Try a short capture, Right click the clip in the timeline and select properties.

What are they. Do the attributes indicate 16:9 or 4:3.

Read A look at Widescreen from the link below.

Hope this helps

Trevor

Flyfast1 · Post by **Flyfast1** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:14 am

Hello Tevor and Heinz,

I tried your suggestions today and noticed that in the capture mode of VS9, it recognizes my device, but when I select "DV" for the format, it reverts to AVI format. The only other formats I can select and have "stick" are MPEG and MWV. My camera should support DV format, so does my USB connection have anything to do with this? If I use a firewire connection, will I be able to transfer in DV format? I currently do not have a firewire port on my computer and would have to buy a firewire card.

Many thanks,

-Ed

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:39 am

Hi

I would look into installing a firewire card; you will also need the cable which is most likely sold separately.

Capturing to Dv is like transferring the video with no re-coding. If you have recorded in 16:9 you will get 16:9.

For the time being, Using USB you should use USB 2

Trevor

Underscore · Post by **Underscore** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:45 am

Flyfast1,

I was in the same situation as you: I have a HC94 (the same as the HC96 but without DVin, only DVout) and I had no firewire card. I have now bought an Adaptec 4300 firewire card and I've successfully transferred 16:9 footage to my PC and produced a DVD from it this weekend. The card only cost £10 OEM including a cable; I would recommend going this route.

HTH,

_

Flyfast1 · Post by **Flyfast1** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:05 pm

HTH,

Thank you for confirming that. I will purchase a firewire card and cable and give them a try.

-Ed

Flyfast1 · Post by **Flyfast1** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:17 pm

Success! I purchased a firewire card and cable yesterday (USD $20 for both) and was able to download video from my Sony HC96 using the DV format. The video is 720x480 with a 16:9 aspect ratio. I noticed the difference immediately within VS9 when I previewed the content and was able to complete the entire process and burn a DVD that filled the screen on my 16:9 TV. The picture looks much better and is no longer distorted. 720x480 is a 1.5 to 1 ratio, so I still don't understand how that works with 16:9, but at least the picture looks great and is not distorted.

Thanks to those who provided help and suggestions. Changing the default background color in VS9 is a clever and very helpful suggestion!

-Ed

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:28 am

Hi Ed

Glad to hear you are winning.

Widessreen 16:9 has the same number as pixels per frame as 4:3, for Ntsc this is 720 x 480.
Afaik Ntsc widescreen can only use this frame size.

The video does not use ‘Square pixels’ they are oblong.
The pixels being stretched to fit the widescreen frame.
A process known as ‘Anamorphic’

From Video Studio-File – Project Properties-Edit- Perform Non-Square Pixel Rendering.

Un-check this box to see the effect on your widescreen video, the 16:9 frame should show as 4:3, very distorted. Tick the box again.

Hope This Helps

Trevor

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