I know the last MPEG2 Format just Encodes Video because you Ad the Audio when you make the DVD. But it is the only Format for MPEG2. that says in the specs Aspect Ratio 1.1212 Widescreen.

But if I want my MPEG2. File to have the Audio with it I would use the first Tamplate that I gave MPEG2. Default Template or the Temlate I gave under it that says MPEG2. NTSC DVD.

Now both of these do not say the Aspect Ratio will be Widescreen 1.1212 but would I be Right the one out of the Two that will keep the Widescreen Ratio will be MPEG2. NTSC DVD and then I can have my Audio Encoded with it? Do I have this Right?

And I live in the USA so if I want to make JPGs that will Display as Widescreen should I make them 872x480 Pix in my Graphic Program or 852x480 Pix in my Graphic Program?

Thanks for the help

Just get Movie Studio Platinum and you can customize everything.

You are putting on a shoe that is too small.

FYI only.

But I thought to make a Widescreen JPG you have to use a Pix Size of 852x480 because Graphic Images arange the Pix more Square in Shape?

Well I do understand that the Standard RES. for DVDs in the USA are 720x480 and I understand this. But if I want to make a Graphic Image that will look Widescreen I thought I have to make it 873x480 Pix in my Graphic Program. Because Graphic Image use arange Pix in a Square like Shape? Or should I make my Graphic 852x480 if I want it to look Widescreen?

No, 873 is correct.

NTSC Widescreen has a PAR (Picture Aspect Ratio) of 1.2121.

720 x 1.2121 = 872.712 or 873 to the nearest whole number.

You should design your graphic at 852 or 854 x 480. But export it at 720 x 480.

Ok now I understand about the Ratio and how they work thanks.

But why is the Format Option DVD Architect NTSC DVD the only one that say Widescreen 1.2121 but the other MPEG2 Format the one that says MPEG2 NTSC DVD does not say it is Widescreen?

Does this mean it will not Encode as Widescreen?

I know DVD Architect NTSC DVD will just Encode just Video I get this and the one that says MPEG2. NTSC DVD will Encode Audio as well as Video to gather.

But the Format MPEG2 NTSC DVD that will Encode Audio with Video does not say Anything about being Widescreen. Why does this mean this will not Encode or Support Widescreen?

All NTSC DVD videos are 720 x 480. When you encode it as a Widescreen, there is a flag that is set in the file so if your DVD is set to show Widescreen for WS video and regular 4x3 for regular video, it will do that. If you are creating a video for DVD, you do not want to include the audio. You want to create a separate file of either WAV or AC3 audio. The audio that is encoded with a normal MPEG2 file is usually MP3 which is not a standard audio format for NTSC DVDs. The DVD authoring program will mux the video and audio together.

In a lot of cases,even if your DVD video does not have the WS flag, your DVD may pay it at WS. This really depends upon the settings on your DVD player and your TV. But a software player (computer) needs the flag to know how to display the video.

I am sorry I should have asked this way.

I have a JVC Camcorder and I can take Videos in 4:3 Standard or 16:9 Widescreen.

I know if I take Videos in 16:9 Widescreen it puts a Flage to tell the MPEG2 CODEC how to arange the Pixels in a Widescreen way.

So I know if I use the Format that says MPEG2. DVD Architect NTSC DVD this will Ecode it as Widescreen because it tells me it will.

But the other two MPEG2 Formats just say they will Encode Audio with Video but they do not have Widescreen in the Specs. But am I right all MPEG2 Formats will Encode 16:9 Widescreen if the Video it is Encoding is Widescreen already?

"But am I right all MPEG2 Formats will Encode 16:9 Widescreen if the Video it is Encoding is Widescreen already?"

No, widescreen is a flag, not a physical state. You can encode a Widescreen video into all of the various aspects. You have to tell it to encode to a WS. In your options for the encoder, you should be able to change the aspect in any of the MPEG2 templates (although I don't have VMS so I don't know how much flexibility is available).

Ok I think I understand what you are telling me but let me see if I have it Right?

If I take a Video in Widescreen 16:9 when I go to edit it and Encode it as MPEG2. I have to tell the MPEG2 Fomat I want it to Encode as Widescreen?

Just because my Camcorder takes the Video as Widescreen does not mean anything as far as when I Edit it and Encode it as MPEG2.

The MPEG2. Format needs me to tell it to Encode it as Widescreen Right?

Your Project and Render Properties need to Match Media Settings.

That's all you need to know at this time. Now go out there and make some mistakes!