Converting anamorphic to 4:3 in Avid. at DVinfo.net

Malachi Chadwick · January 23rd, 2006, 09:09 AM

Hi, I hope I'm asking this in the right forum. Apologies in advance if I'm not.

I've accidentally shot some footage in anamorphic for a project in which the rest of the footage is 4:3. I was wondering if it would be possible to convert it using Avid (Avid Express Pro to be precise) without losing too much quality. My guess would be that I'll need to 'squash' the image vertically and then enlarge it so that the empty space at the top and bottom would no longer be visible. If this is the case, how would I go about doing it? Also, if there's a better way then I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks.

Kevin Wild · January 23rd, 2006, 01:50 PM

Resize the vertical to 75% to squish it and then you'll have to resize the whole thing to fit 720 x 486.

Kevin

Harrison L. Holmes · February 1st, 2006, 09:16 PM

If you're using Xpress Pro HD (any version), look for the "Reformat" category
in the effects palette.

Matias Baridon · November 10th, 2006, 02:10 PM

I a having the same problem, but I am working with Final Cut Pro...

Will I loose quality when resizing?

Bill Nelson · November 21st, 2006, 07:52 PM

The 'Pan and Scan' effect will achieve this handily in MC versions.

January 23rd, 2006, 09:09 AM	#1
Malachi Chadwick Tourist Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	Converting anamorphic to 4:3 in Avid. Hi, I hope I'm asking this in the right forum. Apologies in advance if I'm not. I've accidentally shot some footage in anamorphic for a project in which the rest of the footage is 4:3. I was wondering if it would be possible to convert it using Avid (Avid Express Pro to be precise) without losing too much quality. My guess would be that I'll need to 'squash' the image vertically and then enlarge it so that the empty space at the top and bottom would no longer be visible. If this is the case, how would I go about doing it? Also, if there's a better way then I'd love to hear about it. Thanks.

February 1st, 2006, 09:16 PM	#3
Harrison L. Holmes New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12	Reformat Effect If you're using Xpress Pro HD (any version), look for the "Reformat" category in the effects palette.

November 21st, 2006, 07:52 PM	#5
Bill Nelson Tourist Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California, USA Posts: 2	Anamorphic to 4:3 The 'Pan and Scan' effect will achieve this handily in MC versions.

January 23rd, 2006, 01:50 PM	#2
Kevin Wild Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 540	Resize the vertical to 75% to squish it and then you'll have to resize the whole thing to fit 720 x 486. Kevin

November 10th, 2006, 02:10 PM	#4
Matias Baridon Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montevideo, Uruguay Posts: 52	I a having the same problem, but I am working with Final Cut Pro... Will I loose quality when resizing?