Widescreen 4:3 convert 16:9 HQ Test.

Please watch in High Quality..!

Maybe its time to do a new upload of Rolling Stock, Mad Bomber..
Way back in early 2007 when it was uploaded file size was limited, these days larger files are allowed, also doing a crop and pull from 4:3 to 16:9
which is something a little different.

Settings used to convert 4:3 to 16:9 using Adobe Premiere.

Note 1, Video is still slightly distorted, but it serves as a cheat for youtube uploads.

Note 2, As youtube has no over scan area titles can be pushed out to edge of the 16:9 viewing area, so this method is not suitable for videos exported for viewing on TVs as the titles may encroaching over the title safe area.

I use Adobe Premiere, set up a project in Wide screen format 16:9

Import your 4:3 aspect video, add to timeline, remember you should be working in a 16:9 format for this project.

Add Crop to video select these settings.
Crop Left 1
Crop Right 1
Crop Top 8
Crop Bottom 8

Add Sharpen filter ( I use canopus plug in filter here) apply 20%, its dependant on clip you may need to apply more or less.

Tweak the Brightness and Contrast, and a tiny amount of Chroma as you have basically zoomed in on the video, its going to need a touch up to look good..!

De-interlace video when exporting.

Thats basically it, its a little rough and ready but simple to apply.

Web links.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widescreen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youtube
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbirds_(TV_series)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_and_Friends
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_trains
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_making
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniatures_and_Models_for_Motion_Pictures
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scale_model

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• thomas tank
• thunderbirds
• widescreen
• aspect ratio
• quality
• smoke and mirrors
• gerry anderson
• 4:3 conversion
• engine
• youtube
• test

[rofoshomedia]

ok, i have adobe premier elemenets 4, how do i start in 16:9 format?

[leokimvideo]

The way I do a conversion is a little strange, I start a project in 16:9, I pull in the old 4:3 footage.

Then I do a few things..

Add a sharpen filter to the video..

Add a crop filter to the video, pulling it out to a 16:9 look, sure you could do this several different ways.

More details are in the more info part of this video.

[Dalekator]

What make is that Thunderbird 2????

[leokimvideo]

Matchbox I believe..

[pchale]

where did you get that big thunderbird 2? and does it move? like does the pod go inside it?

[leokimvideo]

It's a static non moving model, the pod does go inside the craft. I believe it is Matchbox brand.

[DonutsRGreat]

they should have the option of setting HD videos to HQ or normal

[xxedawgxx]

this is exactly what i want does anyone know how to get this with sony vegas pro 8?

[45rouge]

what is a thunder bird

[Pepperami1964]

@leokimvideo

It moves freely up and down on its own legs, and its a model made by TAKARA not Matchbox, who did the "cheaper" version :)

[InevitableAzn]

rofl

[laura43fun]

4:3 is better than 16:9 !

I know you can't understand that! It's ok, you're not alone!

[VietNinjaSkittleDude]

awesome

[CRYOmine]

I got so scared tthat thomas was gonna die.. JOKES! anyways howd u convert it?

[Duffield94]

yes

[deiselstren]

he made it less that 720p (1280x720), but still 16:9 aspect ratio

[aznsoulja37698]

how did u make hq?

[fnub]

Hey thanx for sharing the info in the "more info" section. I used 3 camers in a project. ! HDV & 1 DV and one hand held sony still cam that takes movies(just for effect) I used the scale option to bring the sony cam fully into a 19:9 frame but it's REALLY jumpy - got any tips on how to stabalize the footage - I will try your crop technique and see if I can make it work. All input is muchly appreciated - thanx for sharing the knowledge..