NTSC to PAL

dbz2000 · Post by **dbz2000** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:13 am

I am interested in converting a video I made in the NTSC format to PAL for a friend of mine in India. Is this possible or do I have to begin from scratch with the original files using the PAL format? When I think about it, it sounds like I will have to start from scratch. Any help would be welcome!

DBZ

Devil · Post by **Devil** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:07 am

1. If the output is DVD (why didn't you tell us?) then just send him the NTSC one. PAL machines can read them.

2. If the input is DV (why didn't you tell us?), then take your final project DV AVI onto your timeline with your settings/properties set to the corresponding NTSC and make a new DV AVI.

skier-hughes · Post by **skier-hughes** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:18 am

the to change from ntsc to pal is a very difficult process to do properly, you don't just have to change the fame rate and size, there is also the difference in chrominance/luminance/black burst/frequency, but VS will often do job good enough for friends to watch.

Post by **lancecarr** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:11 pm

There is a tutorial on the subject at the link below that explains all the details however it is now a bit of a relic because most PAL DVD players will handle an NTSC DVD. In fact these days many NTSC DVD players will handle PAL.
As Devil pointed out we can only assume what you original format is and what your final format will be but the tutorial will give you the idea.
http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?t=11847

dbz2000 · Post by **dbz2000** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:50 am

Thanks to all for your input. I failed to mention that my original was in DVD format

. My bad!!! I too assumed that PAL machines would read it; however, my friend says she has tried to use NTSC in her machines before and they wouldn't or didn't play. It must be an older model. Nonetheless, I will attempt to make it over from scratch to avoid any possible compatibility problems. I was hoping for a shortcut somewhere in all of this.

I will check out the link suggested and see what I can come up with. It is her son's graduation and she won't be coming to the USA anytime soon. Thanks again to all. I always get great direction from this forum.

Peace.
DBZ

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:03 am

Hi dbz2000

I had to change some menu/settings on a machine before it would read Ntsc version DVD¡¦s.
Cant remember exactly which settings (quasar rings bells) the player is no longer so I cannot check

May be worth looking through the players setup.

skier-hughes · Post by **skier-hughes** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:14 am

The tv also needs to be compatible with the signal.

dbz2000 · Post by **dbz2000** » Thu May 01, 2008 1:41 am

Thanks to all! I will check some settings to see what I can come up with. In the meantime, I will begin working on doing thje project over with the PAL format. I appreciate everyones input and suggestions. Take care.

DBZ

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:02 am

Hi DBZ

Try rendering the completed Ntsc video to Pal.

First use Make Movie Manager-Add function to create a template of the Ntsc video.
Edit the template changing the :-

Compression to Pal-DVD
the Audio to Digital Dolby

Save the template.

With the Ntcs video in the timeline Share-Create Video File ¡V select your template.

dbz2000 · Post by **dbz2000** » Fri May 02, 2008 2:11 am

Thanks Trevor. I will give it a try and see what happens. I mean what's the worst that could happen other than having to do it from scratch. Man you guys are really cool to continue to offer assistance with projects. Corel should hire some of you guys as online tech specialists for their products. I mean, your advice has always been superior to what I usually get when I contact them.

Thanks again.

DBZ