Apple Final Cut Pro HD (4.5): New Features User Manual

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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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