16:9 to Letterbox

Jeff Cooper wrote on 10/16/2006, 1:59 PM

Hey,

I just bought two PD170s (woo hoo!) for my next film project and I’m wanting to figure this out BEFORE I start filming.

My last camera (JVC HD1), when filming in wide screen mode, gave me a Letterbox (16:9 inside a 4:3 screen) image.

My PD170s (woo hoo!), when filming in wide screen mode, gives me a true 16:9 image.

Now for my question…

I need the final product, when I render the project, to be Letterbox (16:9 inside a 4:3 screen).

How do I get the 16:9 image to render as Letterbox?

Thanks!!!!

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bStro wrote on 10/16/2006, 2:15 PM

I need the final product, when I render the project, to be Letterbox (16:9 inside a 4:3 screen).

Why? Wouldn't you rather have everything be true widescreen? In which case, you'll need to crop your old footage -- but all you'd be losing is the letterboxing. (Assuming you want to use footage from your old camera in the same project as footage from your new cameras.)

How do I get the 16:9 image to render as Letterbox?

If that's what you really want, just put your 16:9 footage in a 4:3 project. Vegas will automatically letterbox it.

Rob