Apple Final Cut Express 4 - Manual (Page 932)

932 Part X Real Time and Rendering
16:9 Anamorphic
You can use this method to preserve the 16:9 aspect ratio of HD video when scaling
down to SD video. 16:9 anamorphic video squeezes a 16:9 image within a 4:3 aspect
ratio, and the image is stretched during playback so it appears normally. Some DVD
players and video monitors have an option to unsqueeze anamorphic video.
To squeeze a 16:9 clip within a 16:9 anamorphic sequence:
1 Create a sequence with a 16:9 anamorphic aspect ratio. For example, choose the DV-NTSC
Anamorphic or DV-PAL Anamorphic Easy Setup and then create a new sequence.
2 Drag a clip with a 16:9 aspect ratio to the sequence.
If a dialog appears asking if you want to conform your sequence settings to your clip,
click No.
The 16:9 sequence clip is now scaled to fit in the anamorphic 16:9 sequence, and the
aspect ratio of the 16:9 clip is preserved even though you are working in an SD sequence.
For more information about anamorphic video, see Appendix C, “ Working with
Anamorphic 16:9 Media ,” on page 1095.
16:9 to16:9 anamorphic
16:9 16:9 anamorphic (4:3)