Pixel Apect Ratio

ReiSnatcher · Post by **ReiSnatcher** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:05 pm

I was wondering if anyone knew if I should export my AMV with a 0.9 pixel aspect ratio, or a 1 pixel aspect ratio. Or does it even matter, so long as I export it at 720x480?

My AMVs are currently at 720x480 with a 1 pixel aspect ration, but I can convert them if need be, though I'd rather not have to.

Can anyone help on this?

ReiSnatcher · Post by **ReiSnatcher** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:06 pm

This is of course for submitting to the AMV Contest, so the sooner I can get an answer the better!

alisa · Post by **alisa** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:08 am

I'm pretty sure you want somewhere around D1/DV NTSC (0.9117:1 pixel aspect ratio).
But why the rush? We have tomorrow to finish our videos, too. It's not specified that it's 12AM is it?

ReiSnatcher · Post by **ReiSnatcher** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:49 am

Well, it's just that I haven't slept for more than 24 hours now, since I've been trying to get this done. And I'm afraid that if I fall asleep before I export and upload it, I wont wake up.

alisa · Post by **alisa** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:52 am

Yea I know what you mean- just do it upload it then I guess. Just hope I'm right in saying we have the majority of the day today still...

Rei Yuriko · Post by **Rei Yuriko** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:57 am

Yeah but you just bumped your post within one minute in a forum that barely moves in one day.

YouTube · Post by **basharoftheages** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:42 am

0.9PAR is correct for 720x480. A square pixel with a 720x480 resolution will make everything look too wide. Also, the projectors run like TVs (i.e. with rectangular pixels).

ReiSnatcher · Post by **ReiSnatcher** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:38 am

Alright, thanks. I'm going to have to convert it without it getting all messed up somehow.