Grass Valley Aurora Edit LD v.6.3 - Manual (Page 59)

September 14, 2007 Aurora Edit LD User Guide 59
Converting Clip Aspect Ratios
Converting Clip Aspect Ratios
When Aurora Edit LD is initially configured, a default aspect ratio, 4:3 or 16:9, is set
in the Options menu (see
“Configuring Video Settings” on page 28 ). As clips are
brought into the Source Tool, Aurora Edit LD automatically converts those that have
a different aspect ratio than the default setting. Aurora Edit LD uses a default
conversion type—letterbox when down converting from 16:9 to 4:3, and pillarbox
when up converting from 4:3 to 16:9. You can manually convert the clip if you wish
to use another conversion method to produce a different video image.
Manually Converting a Clip Aspect Ratio
If the video doesn’t look acceptable after Aurora Edit converted the aspect ratio using
the default settings, you can change the conversion method to produce better results.
To convert the aspect ratio of a clip:
1. Load the clip into the Source Tool.
2. Click Aspect Ratio Conversion.
3. Select the Conversion Type from the drop-down list or select a Preset (see
“Creating a Preset” on page 61 ).
4. Play the clip to view how the aspect ratio converted the clip.
5. Modify the conversion settings if necessary.
These settings become the default and all subsequent clips will be converted using
these settings.
6. Copy the clip to the Timeline.
Aspect Ratio Conversion