16:9 one more question :)

FrancisB wrote on 1/21/2003, 6:07 PM

"You shoot 16:9 with the cam.
You set the properties to *Normal* NTSC.
You render to *Normal* NTSC (on the template).
SO: NO widescreen on both properties and rendering. THEN, you'll get these black bars on top and under the picture."

Okay, here's a crazy one for ya :)

I shot in 16:9 and imported the file into a "normal NTSC DV" session.

I see the letterbox BUT the movie plays very, VERY slow via TV output.

Now, if I switch my session properties to "NTSC DV Widescreen" I DO NOT see the black bars BUT the video plays smooth/realtime via TV out.

Yikes!!! I am lost.

Thanks for your time

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pb wrote on 1/21/2003, 11:29 PM

me too bud!

Tyler.Durden wrote on 1/22/2003, 7:13 AM

Hi FrancisB,

The preview framerate slowing is probably due to the processor converting to 4:3... when your project matches your source, the processor has less load and can keep the framerate up.

Of course, after rendering, the framerate will be proper... :)

HTH, MPH

Tips:
http://www.martyhedler.com/homepage/Vegas_Tutorials.html

FrancisB wrote on 1/22/2003, 8:57 AM

Hey thank you.

FuTz wrote on 1/22/2003, 9:48 AM

Does the same for me and after rendering it's OK, like this other gentleman up here said... usual behavior. ;)

Paul_Holmes wrote on 1/22/2003, 11:59 AM

I've edited a few widescreen in Vegas and edited it 16X9 mode. That way you have no problems with transitions and the preview is smooth. When viewed on a 4X3 television monitor the picture is squished but you soon get used to that, and you can do the most important things, like color-correct using the TV. Because the preview on the computer goes faster you can judge transition flow better. DVFilmMaker makes software that will convert your 16X9 to 4X3 letter-boxed if you wish. Also gives a de-interlaced film look to your interlaced footage. I use it as the last step in processing my avi.