Outputting 16:9 video from SD camera

[danpass]

My camcorder was a gift, so no complaints from me and it is a Sony DCR-PC1.

It is a SD 720x480 camcorder which shoots 4:3 but it also has a 16:9 mode.

This mode is a bit of a phantom mode as the video it produces is indeed viewed nicely in 16:9 on screen but when you look at the file properties of the output file it shows 720x480.

Both Windows Movie Maker and Corel Studio, when set properly will import and display the file in 16:9. Everything is just right.

Both will output in 16:9 and the proportions are correct but the processed file properties still show it as 720x480.

This is what messes up youtube. It thinks the file is 4:3 and squishes the sides in.

How can I "shoot" in 16:9 and have it read properly at the end?

thanks

 

[ctb1010]

I shoot with the DVX100B and had the same question. The method I have chosen is to shoot in 4:3 (720x480) and then crop and stretch the video in post to create a 16x9 video. I'm very happy with the results. Here is the thread that outlines the technique for doing this:

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=200979&highlight=widescreen

Hope that helps!

 

[danpass]

Awesome, thanks.

I came back to post an answer of sorts:

since my video is framed (and displays) in 16:9, despite being tagged 720x480, a user is able to add 'yt:stretch=16:9' to the keyword tag area in youtube.

This will bring the video back to the intended format even if its not the 'actual' format.

Looks great

Here it is by the way: Tips and Tricks for iMovie for iPhone



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