Aspect Ration to DVD

[RON]

I have a JVC HDD cam, I have to convert my files to DV-AVI (Using the free
program CONVERIO) to be able to use them in WMM. I shoot them (on the JVC
CAM) with the 16:9 aspect ration, because I have a wide screen TV. My
questions follow. How do I check to see what aspect ration they are once they
are converted on my computer. Ive read answers on here that state I can
"click on properties" however it just shows the pixel size NOT 4:3 OR 16:9.
Next question, IF for some reason they werent converted (VIA Converio) to my
computer to 16:9, is that info gone? In other words Can I do something to
them in WMM to get them to 16:9? Also, when I use the save movie wizard, I
output it straight to DVD, there is a box that appears with the 16:9 or 4:3
(also NTSC or PAL) should I click the 16:9 Box? The movies appear fine in
the preview window but just seem a bit distorted (for a second or two) when
they are played on the TV (a 62" JVC DLP). And yes I realize that you cant
help if the CONVERIO program is not capable of converting to 16:9 but I am
following that up separately. Thanks
RON

 

[Graham Hughes]

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Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.com

I have a JVC HDD cam, I have to convert my files to DV-AVI (Using the free
program CONVERIO) to be able to use them in WMM. I shoot them (on the JVC
CAM) with the 16:9 aspect ration, because I have a wide screen TV. My
questions follow. How do I check to see what aspect ration they are once
they
are converted on my computer. Ive read answers on here that state I can
"click on properties" however it just shows the pixel size NOT 4:3 OR
16:9.
Next question, IF for some reason they werent converted (VIA Converio) to
my
computer to 16:9, is that info gone?

Yes, though I should imagine any conversion app these days will read the
16.9 flag and ensure that is remains in place.

In other words Can I do something to

them in WMM to get them to 16:9?

No

Also, when I use the save movie wizard, I

output it straight to DVD, there is a box that appears with the 16:9 or
4:3
(also NTSC or PAL) should I click the 16:9 Box?

Yes

The movies appear fine in

the preview window but just seem a bit distorted (for a second or two)
when
they are played on the TV (a 62" JVC DLP).

I expect this is the dvd player adn set deciding on how to display the info,
I sometimes get this with certain tv shows, in particular when it changes
from show to advert.

And yes I realize that you cant

 

[RON]

Grahm sorry thanks for answering I got caught up in an whole other issue that
stalled my movie and forgot to respond. Thanks again.