What exactly is a 16:9 asset – Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 User Manual

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This illustration shows the viewing options for a 16:9 asset.

16:9 monitor

16:9 aspect ratio

16:9 anamorphic

(The dashed line shows

the circle’s original size.)

16:9 letterbox

16:9 pan-scan

16:9 video on 4:3 monitors

This illustration shows the viewing options for a 4:3 asset.

4:3 monitor

4:3 aspect ratio

4:3 stretched

(The dashed line shows

the circle’s original size.)

4:3 video on 16:9 monitors

4:3 pillar box

Read the following sections to find out more about using 16:9 assets in your projects.

What Exactly Is a 16:9 Asset?

When you decide to use 16:9 assets in a DVD Studio Pro project, it is crucial that you
understand exactly what attributes your 16:9 media should have.

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Chapter 4

Preparing Video Assets

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