Widescreen rendering

[ct valley views]

I'm back with another rendering question.
We are now using Canon X10 HD cameras and recording in h.264 1440 X 1080.
The finished product has to be MPEG2 for Public Access TV broadcast.
I can't seem to be able to adjust settings to accomplish this.
Both Custom and Movie Template have the user defined button greyed out.
Thanks in advance,
Bill

[Kingston]

MPEG2 standard definition or MPEG2 high definition?

[ct valley views]

Most likely HD but would also need to know SD.

[lata]

Hi Bill

You dont provide full properties of your video file, so i have commented below on the options.
Generally same as original. I assume you are using NTSC..........

Standard DVD Mpeg2 typical settings for NTSC
Use Make Movie Templates Manager to customise your own template.

Select New then File Format .............. Mpeg files.

MPEG files
24 bits, 720 x 480, 29.97 fps
Upper Field First ..............(as original maybe Frame Based)
(DVD-NTSC), 16:9
Video data rate: Variable (Max. 8000 kbps)
LPCM Audio, 48000 Hz, Stereo....you may use Digital Dolby

For High Definition
Make Movie Manager --New ---File Format ..............Mpeg Transport Stream

MPEG Transport-Stream Files
24 bits, 1440 x 1080, 29.97 fps
Frame-based ..............(as Original Maybe Upper Field)
(HDMV-NTSC), 16:9
Video data rate: Variable (Max. 18000 kbps) (As original)
LPCM Audio, 48000 Hz, Stereo .......you may use Digital Dolby?

[ct valley views]

I tried the MPEG format first thing and the video did not render to a true 16:9. It didn't look like the VSP. Titles were not within the viewable screen and the background wasn't full as in the original.
I can't change the frame size to 1440 X 1080 to realize true 16:9.
The imported file type is m2t 1440 x 1080 24 bit 16:9.
Bill

[teknisyan]

You can also use and create your own Movie Template.. if you plan to keep creating a video file using the same properties. You can visit http://pnoy.me/1F for more info on how to create your own movie template.

[ct valley views]

The DVD is 4:3. it takes the 16:9 and "crops" it. There is an opportunity to change frame size-the largest is 720x480.

[lata]

Hi

Very strange.

When using Make Movie Manager make sure that the Display Aspect from the General Tab is using 16:9
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Just to complicate things 1440 x 1080 is not 16:9, the frame is stretched to create that shape.
using a calculator you will find 1440 x 1080 is 4:3

In the same way for standard Mpeg 720 x 480, is not 16:9 but again is stretched to that shape.

Known as Anamorphic ......can be a bit confusing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anamorphic_widescreen

[ct valley views]

Why doesn't the finished DVD look the same as the VSP in the edit window?
The DVD displays widescreen on TV but not the same size. The titles are within the box but are partially off screen in the DVD.
I'm really confused-I'm a novice at this-trying to do a public access show series.
Tanks

[ct valley views]

The finished DVD is actually smaller than the "text box".

[lata]

That's very strange

The original video is 1440 x 1080, those sizes are 4:3 but the video is anamorphic and is stretched to the 16 :9 shape.

Your project properties (Alt + Enter) from the General tab should be using 16:9 as the Display Aspect

From the CorelVideoStudio tab the option "Perform Non Square Pixel Rendering" must be selected.

Your project Properties should be similar to:-

NTSC drop frame (29.97 fps)
MPEG files
24 bits, 720 x 480, 29.97 fps
Upper Field First
(DVD-NTSC), 16:9
Video data rate: Variable (Max. 8000 kbps)
Audio data rate: 256 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio, 48 KHz, 2/0(L,R)

Render the project Using Share Create Video File -Same as Project Settings.

Play the resultant video file on your PC, I use VLC Player.
If this video file is ok you can use this to burn a disc.

Start a new project--nothing in the timeline Share Create Disc--Add Video File

[ct valley views]

Render the project Using Share Create Video File -Same as Project Settings.
I think that is the key i was missing.
Thanks.