Convert from 4:3 to 16:9 after capture??

RDK45 · Post by **RDK45** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:05 pm

Foks....I just got a file from a friend which looks "too skinny" when I preview it on a draft DVD burn. I'm wondering if he didn't make a mistake when capturing it??

Anyway, is there a way to convert it to wide screen and use the full screen, ie not end up with a black band above and below the video?

Thanks and Happy New Year.....RDK

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:09 pm

Hi RDK

Basically you zoom in to the video frame.
View my guide:-
http://lata.me.uk/video_studio/16_9/16_9.htm

although written for VS 10 in mind is still relevant for later versions.

RDK45 · Post by **RDK45** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:28 pm

Thanks. I give this a try.....RDK

ps...by the way, GREAT TUTORIAL SITE....

RDK45 · Post by **RDK45** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 9:15 am

Trevor....Thanks again for the hints. I used them yesterday to resize/reshape the video clip. Perhaps I'm now too sensitive or something, but they still look too skinny. As you recommended I selected "Fit to screen" and "keep aspect ratio" but now wonder if you select "Keep Aspect Ratio" does that not force it to keep the original 4:3 proportions?? Of course, if you don't use that option, they look too fat!

When you select "Distort" the preview screen has a smaller framed area inside of the 16:9 window. What is that area supposed to represent?

Finally, how do you "undo" these distortion changes and get back to the original project in 4:3 format? I tried to just uncheck the "distort" box and yes that turns it off, but if you re-check it you are back to the changed format.

Thanks and Happy New Year.....RDK

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:46 am

Hi RDK

Have you changed the project properties to 16:9
Make sure Non Square Pixel Rendering is selected from Project Properties

What are the properties of your video file. ?????

Do a test using the countdown V18 sample, this has a nice circle used to view the aspect easily.

To undo the affect from the top timeline, simply uncheck the ¡¥Distort¡¦ button.
Then change the project properties back to 4:3.

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