16.9-SD problems in FCP at DVinfo.net

Chris Korrow · May 21st, 2007, 02:16 PM

I just captured some 16.9 SD from an A1.
What’s happening in FCP is, some of the clips in the timeline are 16.9 and some are squished. They were all captured at the same time.
Any ideas?
I’ll post on the Mac page too.
Thanks,
Chris

Steve Rosen · May 21st, 2007, 05:46 PM

Open the MOTION tab, go down to Distort and set the aspect ratio at -33.33 - I seem to remember that's right... although my memory isn't what it used to be...

Chris Korrow · May 22nd, 2007, 08:54 AM

Thanks Steven,
Though I'm still puzzled by why some would be okay & others wouldn't.
???
And don't worry, My memory was never what it used to be and it's getting worse.

Boyd Ostroff · May 22nd, 2007, 01:45 PM

Generally it's all about the combination of clip/capture/sequence settings. The best approach is starting with a clean slate. Close all open projects in FCP so only the menu bar is showing. Now go to Easy Setup and Choose NTSC Anamorphic DV. Now start a new project. It won't change the settings on any existing clips or sequences, but it will insure that all the new clips and sequences match.

Chris Korrow · May 22nd, 2007, 07:31 PM

Thanks Boyd,
Don't know what I'd do without you guys.
Funny, I've got a piece coming up on PBS national & it all came off without a glitch. I do a dance recital for my girls dance class & have all kinds of problems.
Peace,
Chris

wwwgardeninsectvideo.com
Garden Insects airs nationally on PBS starting July 8th.

May 21st, 2007, 02:16 PM	#1
Chris Korrow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whidbey Is, WA Posts: 326	16.9-SD problems in FCP I just captured some 16.9 SD from an A1. What’s happening in FCP is, some of the clips in the timeline are 16.9 and some are squished. They were all captured at the same time. Any ideas? I’ll post on the Mac page too. Thanks, Chris

May 21st, 2007, 05:46 PM	#2
Steve Rosen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 895	Open the MOTION tab, go down to Distort and set the aspect ratio at -33.33 - I seem to remember that's right... although my memory isn't what it used to be...

May 22nd, 2007, 08:54 AM	#3
Chris Korrow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whidbey Is, WA Posts: 326	Thanks Steven, Though I'm still puzzled by why some would be okay & others wouldn't. ??? And don't worry, My memory was never what it used to be and it's getting worse.

May 22nd, 2007, 01:45 PM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,790	Generally it's all about the combination of clip/capture/sequence settings. The best approach is starting with a clean slate. Close all open projects in FCP so only the menu bar is showing. Now go to Easy Setup and Choose NTSC Anamorphic DV. Now start a new project. It won't change the settings on any existing clips or sequences, but it will insure that all the new clips and sequences match.

May 22nd, 2007, 07:31 PM	#5
Chris Korrow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whidbey Is, WA Posts: 326	Thanks Boyd, Don't know what I'd do without you guys. Funny, I've got a piece coming up on PBS national & it all came off without a glitch. I do a dance recital for my girls dance class & have all kinds of problems. Peace, Chris wwwgardeninsectvideo.com Garden Insects airs nationally on PBS starting July 8th.