Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 1945)

This appendix covers the following:
• About Anamorphic 16:9 Media (p. 1945)
• Recording Anamorphic Video (p. 1946)
• Capturing Anamorphic Media (p. 1947)
• Changing Clip Properties for Anamorphic Media (p. 1948)
• Viewing and Editing Anamorphic Media (p. 1949)
• Specifying Sequence Settings for Anamorphic Media (p. 1949)
• Outputting Anamorphic Video to Tape (p. 1950)
• Exporting 16:9 Anamorphic Video (p. 1950)
This appendix covers working with anamorphic 16:9 media and specifying sequence
settings and output procedures for anamorphic video.
About Anamorphic 16:9 Media
The term anamorphic refers to a distorted image that appears normal when viewed with
an appropriate lens. When shooting film or video, an anamorphic lens can be used to
squeeze a wide image onto a standard 4:3 aspect ratio frame. During projection or
playback, the image must be “unsqueezed,” stretching the image back to its original
aspect ratio.
Why Use 16:9 Anamorphic Video?
16:9 anamorphic video provides NTSC and PAL compatibility but removes the 4:3 aspect
ratio limitation. Anamorphic 16:9 video is becoming less common as high definition (HD)
video becomes affordable, offering native 16:9 aspect ratio and higher resolution. However,
HD video will not completely replace SD video for many years, so you may still find yourself
working with 16:9 anamorphic footage on occasion.
16:9 anamorphic video is used for three main reasons:
• For widescreen productions using SD equipment
• For film transfers to SD DVD to maintain the original film aspect ratio
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