[Hidden-tech] 16:9 to 4:3

[Tom / Reelife Productions]

Nate,
funny , i just needed to do this today too...I tried something slightly
different:in FCP 4:3 timeline: double click on clip (shot in 16:9), got to
motion tab > distort> type in - (minus) 66.

that gets you the proper aspect ration but, of course, you'll end up with
the widescreen "letterboxing" on top and bottom.

pretty straightforward though. Hope this helps


Regards,

Tom Adams
Director/Owner
Reelife Documentary Productions
"cool digital audio/video stuff...not boring or dumb"
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On 10/9/07, Rikk Desgres <all at pinehurstpictures.com> wrote:
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>  Nate,
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> To do that you would need some editing software or DVD authoring package.
> If you have editing software you could shrink the 16:9 (letterbox) by 33% or
> check the 16:9 tag in a DVD authoring package and it will auto letterbox in
> the DVD player. If you have further questions please feel free to give me a
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> Hi folks,
> I recorded a concert for a client in two formats, 16:9 and 4:3.  I've done
> some research, but I'd like to convert one to the other.  Similar to the way
> a widescreen film is "reformatted to fit your TV."  If anyone has any ideas
> or leads, that'd be greatly appreciated.
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> Nate Bartlett
> Teltrab Productions
> Leyden, MA
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