Apple Final Cut Pro HD (4.5): New Features - Manual (Page 52)

52 Chapter 1 Using DVCPRO HD
Upconverting Standard Definition Media for Use
in High Definition Sequences
Converting a video format to a higher resolution format is called upconverting.
Upconverting standard definition media to high definition can be done by scaling the
SD clip placed in the HD sequence.
To scale and pillarbox a 720 x 480 standard definition clip into a 1280 x 720
high definition sequence:
1 Open the standard definition sequence clip in the Viewer by double-clicking it in
the Timeline.
2 In the Viewer, click the Motion tab.
3 Open the Basic Motion parameters by clicking the disclosure triangle.
4 Type 150 in the Scale number field.
5 Open the Distort parameters by clicking the disclosure triangle.
6 Type 12.5 in the Aspect Ratio number field.
Note: The aspect ratio value may already be set if you have edited this clip into a high
definition sequence.
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