Final Cut and Quicktime

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jonaent (Jon) [quote]Skullhead Youir orig files are 1440x1080, which means you need to stratch them on import from 4x3 ratio (ana) into 16x9 (so they look normal, not ana).

No, if they are 1080 in resolution then they are HD and will have a native ratio of 16:9.[/quote]

HDV 1080 is 4:3 (1440x1080)

HD 1080 is 16:9 (1920x1080)

If you shot HD, then you need to set your capture and editing preferences to mirror this so that you are both capturing and working in the same format.

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If you don't match the footage and the new project to the same setting you will need to render the whole project, not a problem with a 10 second Tv ad, but a real issue with a half hour film on a slowish computer.