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Aspect ratio question

Posted: June 06, 2006
Shawn
I don't understand why if I start with 4:3 DV, and try making it 16:9, I end up with borders on the sides. Why can't it just crop the top/bottom without having to scale anything?
Posted: June 06, 2006
Katie Chiesa
Guess it depends what software you use
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Posted: June 06, 2006
Shawn
I am using vegas
Posted: June 06, 2006
Katie Chiesa
Hmm no idea, never used it, but I'm guessing that probably wouldn't be the thing to use
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Posted: June 06, 2006
drop007
Shawn, 16:9 as you're working is a higher resolution
But PAL/NTSC do not accept it
So 16:9 is actually less resolution because you cut off top and bottom
But as a work file, the height is the same in pixels, but is wider
It is scaled down for use in broadcast