Hi,

I am trying to figure out how to capture the video taken with a Sony DCR-HC96E we have at work. The camera has a widescreen monitor on it. When I playback the video and looking at the monitor on the camera everything looks ok in the 16:9 format.

But when I capture the video to the computer (have tried both USB and Firewire) it seems like I only get 4:3. And this causes persons in the film to be a bit "pushed".

Also, the resolution seams to be very low. I can select much higher then 320*240.

As you noticed I am not an expert at this. So I would really appreciate all tips

Regards
Erik

[Andy98765]

Well you have forgotten to state WHAT software you are using on your computer?
Most software has to be told to work in 16:9 in the settings. The original Adobe premiere had to set at boot up if I remember and before you download any film from the camera.

Oh, sorry!

I tried Windows Movie Maker when capturing using USB. And I went for WinDV when I tried Firewire. Didn't really find any 16:9 settings :$

[Andy98765]

It is in Windows Movie Maker "Tools", "Options", "Advanced". In the UK you need PAL not NSTC and either 16:9 or 4:3 your choice.

[Andy98765]

AND in Windows DVD maker you also have a options setting. Took less 1 minute to find both?

Thanks alot!

You are right, I should have looked further. It's just that I though you made all settings to video quality and aspect ratio in the wizard. There I just couldn't find it

Gonna try this first thing in the morning when I get back to work!

Did change the Video properties in Windows Movie Maker to PAL 16:9. But no mattar what Video Settins I select in the wizard it sets the resolution to 720*576.

Can't I capture video to a 16:9 resolution like one of the following?

852x480
1280x720
1365x768
1600x900
1920x1080

[Andy98765]

720*576 is the correct setting. The aspect should be correct once viewed on a DVD player.
BUT do check your DVD player is 16:9 as most people still have them set at default which is either 4:3 or 4:3 letterbox.