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Q: Different look of two of the same videos after copying.

Hi Support Community,

 

I copied a video (screen shot 1) to a difference sequence so that I could edit it without loosing the original that I created.  On the copied video I made my changes and when I rendered the new sequence of the video I noticed the video had black spaces at the top and bottom (Screen Shot 2).  Why did this happen, and how can I fix it.  I also noticed the GSM logos were distorted, I know how to fix the logos, but also curious why that happened also.  Thanks for your time and help in responding to this question.

 

Randall

Screen Shot 1.pngScreen Shot 2.png

Final Cut Pro 7, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Dec 5, 2015 10:46 PM

by Meg The Dog,Solvedanswer
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A:

There is a difference between the Sequence Settings of sequence #1 and #2.

Go to your source sequence, where you copied the clip(s). Click anywhere in the timeline. Type Command + 0 {zero} to see the sequence settings.

Check your Pixel Aspect Ratio and Frame dimensions.

Now switch to your new sequence, where you pasted the clips, and do the same for the new sequence. Compare the results.

From the screen shot you have posted, it looks like your original sequence might have an incorrect Pixel Aspect Ratio.

Unless you specifically have a reason to otherwise, HD video should always have a Square Pixel Aspect Ratio:

Screen Shot 2015-12-06 at 6.32.06 AM.png

 

MtD

Posted on Dec 7, 2015 10:48 AM

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  • by Meg The Dog,Solvedanswer

    Meg The Dog Meg The Dog Dec 7, 2015 10:48 AM in response to randallsc
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    Dec 7, 2015 10:48 AM in response to randallsc

    There is a difference between the Sequence Settings of sequence #1 and #2.

    Go to your source sequence, where you copied the clip(s). Click anywhere in the timeline. Type Command + 0 {zero} to see the sequence settings.

    Check your Pixel Aspect Ratio and Frame dimensions.

    Now switch to your new sequence, where you pasted the clips, and do the same for the new sequence. Compare the results.

    From the screen shot you have posted, it looks like your original sequence might have an incorrect Pixel Aspect Ratio.

    Unless you specifically have a reason to otherwise, HD video should always have a Square Pixel Aspect Ratio:

    Screen Shot 2015-12-06 at 6.32.06 AM.png

     

    MtD

  • by randallsc,

    randallsc randallsc Dec 7, 2015 11:48 AM in response to Meg The Dog
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    Dec 7, 2015 11:48 AM in response to Meg The Dog

    Meg The Dog,

     

        Thanks for your help in this matter.  I have a couple more questions if I may?  I have attached a screen shot of my second sequence settings after I made the changes to match the first sequence.  I noticed I have the compressor setting at H.264 and your example shows the compressor setting as Apple ProRes 422 (Please See Screen Shot 1).  Which is correct, or best for the setting?  Also, when I copied this video into Final Cut from an email that was sent to me by our Guatemala ministry director, I received a Dropped Frame Warning (Please See Screen Shot 2).  Why did this happen, and where can I read up on this issue?  I hope this is not too much to ask you at one time.  I am working for a small nonprofit Christian charity, so any help is greatly appreciated.  I really do not have any real training on Final Cut when it comes to settings.  Thank you in advance for your help in this matter and have a great day.

     

     

    Randall

     

     

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