Show filmed in 16:9, but transferred to 4:3?

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Show filmed in 16:9, but transferred to 4:3?

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hey guys,

i'm having videos here that were filmed in 16:9, but transferred to 4:3...which doesn't really look watchable in my eyes...unfortunately the filmer doesn't have the original cam files anymore, only those 4:3 files.

i now authored the show and created a video in 16:9...now the proportions of the band etc. look perfect...only thing is in some moments the picture looks pixelated.

anyone can suggest me what is the best thing to do with this video footage? let it in 4:3, getting a video that looks strange because of the wrong proportions or creating a 16:9 video with some pixelated moments? or is there a way to convert these files to 16:9 without losing much of the video quality of the original video files?

your help is appreciated...thank you in advance ^_^
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Re: Show filmed in 16:9, but transferred to 4:3?

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norbinho wrote: hey guys,

i'm having videos here that were filmed in 16:9, but transferred to 4:3...which doesn't really look watchable in my eyes...unfortunately the filmer doesn't have the original cam files anymore, only those 4:3 files.

i now authored the show and created a video in 16:9...now the proportions of the band etc. look perfect...only thing is in some moments the picture looks pixelated.

anyone can suggest me what is the best thing to do with this video footage? let it in 4:3, getting a video that looks strange because of the wrong proportions or creating a 16:9 video with some pixelated moments? or is there a way to convert these files to 16:9 without losing much of the video quality of the original video files?

your help is appreciated...thank you in advance ^_^
Hi Bernd, I have searched a little on google and found a couple link read what this guys says It is good info and maybe you can get your answer on a couple of these links sorry if they are no help to you but they might be.


http://www.endoform.com/ENDOFORM/4x3%20to%2016x9.html

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-gl2-g ... 4x3-2.html

http://www.videoforums.co.uk/sony-vegas ... -16x9.html

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/aspec ... -16x9.html

http://forum.videohelp.com/topic352310.html

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=6843

http://forum.doom9.org/archive/index.php/t-89985.html


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffv4wBsG34Y


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thanks very much, chris :) your help is appreciated, will browse thorugh these links!!
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norbinho wrote: thanks very much, chris :) your help is appreciated, will browse thorugh these links!!
Hello Bernd, These 2 links seem to be fairly to the point and the video might also be helpful you might need to use/install special programs. keep us posted if something helps. : )


http://www.endoform.com/ENDOFORM/4x3%20to%2016x9.html

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/aspec ... -16x9.html

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yeah, i will check these things carefully during the weekend when i have more time.
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norbinho wrote: yeah, i will check these things carefully during the weekend when i have more time.
Bernd, Keep Checking I will add stuff when i find it, In the mean time I will keep adding links this is a actual video of a guy doing it with sony vegas 8 Read His Description

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i changed the pixel aspect ratio of the project, rendered some minutes of the project and now it looks great without any pixaleted moments...i now have a 4:3 file with black bars above and under...i think this is called anamorphic 4:3 or something like that...anyway, i think the problem is solved now as the band members don't looked stretched anymore and the video quality hasn't become worser.

thanks very much for the links, chris!! didn't expect this would help me so quickly, but it did!! :)
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norbinho wrote: i changed the pixel aspect ratio of the project, rendered some minutes of the project and now it looks great without any pixaleted moments...i now have a 4:3 file with black bars above and under...i think this is called anamorphic 4:3 or something like that...anyway, i think the problem is solved now as the band members don't looked stretched anymore and the video quality hasn't become worser.

thanks very much for the links, chris!! didn't expect this would help me so quickly, but it did!! :)
That is Great Bernd!

I am glad the info that I provided was helpful for you : ) the more when I was reading about adding pillars/bars this sounded like the best option.

The Video Is Nice looking as well : )

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I don't recognize this angel. What show is this Bernd?
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RafTen wrote: I don't recognize this angel. What show is this Bernd?
something unreleased so far, rafal...another angle of a european show that a friend of mine sent to me to author it for him...but i'm pretty sure he will NOT keep it for himself when it's done and it will be shared!! :)
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