Aspect Ratio question

Goodbye PC · Goodbye PC #1 (**permalink**)

02-20-2011, 06:11 AM

Got a clips on DVD, I need to edit in iMovie and put on U tube.

When i play the clips From DVD using VLC software, the clips are slightly 'stretched' (vertical wise). But the Aspect Ratio for the clips are 16:9 (this is stated on the clip at beginning with the countdown clock, it's done by pro TV company). When I select Aspect Ratio in VLC (Video/Aspect Ratio/16:9) the clips playback in right ratio.... within VLC.

But, when I load the clips into iMovie.... the clips are still strecthed = not 16:9! and some captions at top of screen of clip are cut / missing!

Is there a way to fix this? Is there a conversion tool to do this? Is there a tool in iMovie (cant find anything). I'v egot Handbrake and VLC.

Thanks

SafeHarbor · SafeHarbor #2 (**permalink**)

02-21-2011, 11:07 AM

My guess is that it has to do with the presets you are using. I'm not familiar with VLC, but there is a nice blog post from Jeff regarding pixel aspect ratio. It may be of help to you.

http://www.sharbor.com/tutorials/1844.html

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Goodbye PC #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 01, 2009 Location: Cymru Posts: 32 Mac Specs: imac & macbook	02-20-2011, 06:11 AM Got a clips on DVD, I need to edit in iMovie and put on U tube. When i play the clips From DVD using VLC software, the clips are slightly 'stretched' (vertical wise). But the Aspect Ratio for the clips are 16:9 (this is stated on the clip at beginning with the countdown clock, it's done by pro TV company). When I select Aspect Ratio in VLC (Video/Aspect Ratio/16:9) the clips playback in right ratio.... within VLC. But, when I load the clips into iMovie.... the clips are still strecthed = not 16:9! and some captions at top of screen of clip are cut / missing! Is there a way to fix this? Is there a conversion tool to do this? Is there a tool in iMovie (cant find anything). I'v egot Handbrake and VLC. Thanks
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SafeHarbor #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 15, 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 32	02-21-2011, 11:07 AM My guess is that it has to do with the presets you are using. I'm not familiar with VLC, but there is a nice blog post from Jeff regarding pixel aspect ratio. It may be of help to you. http://www.sharbor.com/tutorials/1844.html
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