Safe Areas on External Monitor?

Kevmiami wrote on 3/3/2003, 1:33 PM
When I output preview through ADVC-100 to external monitor (Viewsonic 19" CRT monitor via Viewsonic VB50HRTV - Signal processor converts S-Video/Component Video/Cable TV to VGA output), it does not show the "Safe Area," but the external preview appears to be the same size as the preview window.

How do set it up, so the external monitor is WYSIWYG as on a 4:3 TV, once I burn on DVD? I've tried "simulate device aspect ratio" and it does not appear to change the viewable area.

Thanks for your help :)

Comments

Chienworks wrote on 3/3/2003, 2:11 PM
Why not use a television as the external monitor instead of using a computer display? That way you'd get an actual preview of what the output on a television will look like. By going to a computer monitor you're negating the purpose of the external monitoring feature. With a television you'll see what the color/brightness/contrast will look like on a real television, and the visible edges of the screen will show you real safe areas instead of estimated.
Kevmiami wrote on 3/3/2003, 2:17 PM
Just trying maximize my deskspace and $$$; I can use a CRT or LCD panel as both a monitor and a TV (via VB50), but I can only use the TV as TV. With two 19" CRTs and a laptop, deskspace is getting a little tight. That's why I was hoping external preview via the ADVC/VB50 would get me close to a real TV image.
Former user wrote on 3/3/2003, 2:28 PM
TV Safe is determined by the TV you are watching. It will vary from TV to TV. It is not determined by the preview out. Preview out sends the full raster of the TV signal. Some TV monitors have a switch to change between underscan and overscan which will simulate TV safe, but most computer monitors are oblivious to safe areas.

A VCR will send out the full raster, again it is the TV that crops the video.

Dave T2
SonyDennis wrote on 3/3/2003, 2:32 PM
The built-in safe area display is for the Video Preview window only, but you could create a PNG/PSD/TGA file that was mostly transparent except for a safe area box, and put that on track 1 (which would composite over your project). Mute the track when you don't need it.
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Kevmiami wrote on 3/3/2003, 2:37 PM
Not only is the best software, it also has the best base of helpful, non-judgemental, informed and experienced users. Thanks for the simple and helpful explanation. Take care, Kevin.