Re: Ntsc insert on a PAL hdv 1059i project
 

Can you post a screenshot of these "ugly artifacts with the horizontal lines" so that we can see what they look like?

Re: Ntsc insert on a PAL hdv 1059i project
 

I guess it's what you call Horizontal Banding

Re: Ntsc insert on a PAL hdv 1059i project
 

So guys i tryed your suggestions:
i made a couple of renders to test.
-The original 4:3 clip with the blurred background is ok, i added the border blurred @ size 0,159
And it's not bad.....
-I threw the original footage on the timeline and i matched the 16:9 ratio, even added MAgic Bullet to emphasize OLD SCHOOL footage :)
Maybe the second would be my best bet

Re: Ntsc insert on a PAL hdv 1059i project
 

Marcus,

A while back I found a freeware hd converter online, it was surprisingly good. Unfortunately I do not have it on the computer anymore so I can't send you a link for it, but you might do a search for it. I have the Boris Red program and it is acceptable for what it does. If you have a long section of the sd video then I would do what Mike is recomending, However if you are dubbing in short clips the a converting program will do you service.

why not just make a colored background and have it above a lower third or something like that, do not try to make it look recent as suggested!!!

Instant Hd is a pretty reasonably priced package and I have found I use it more often thatn I thought I would.

Interested in how you make out with this, perhaps post a short clip when you get it how you like it!!

Re: Ntsc insert on a PAL hdv 1059i project
 

Was it eRightSoft SUPER by any chance?

Re: Ntsc insert on a PAL hdv 1059i project
 

I didn't know that Famous super was able to do similar stuff...

Re: Ntsc insert on a PAL hdv 1059i project
 

Dale was it Super? We r very curious
have a good week end