User guide

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Creating a production in 16:9 format
that the effects you create on Matrox RT.X will be displayed with the correct
proportions when viewed in 16:9 format.
¦NoteWhen editing in 16:9 format, certain pre-created Matrox organic wipe
or mask patterns may appear distorted. For example, circular wipes will appear
elongated.
3 Capture your video clips as you normally would. Select the 16:9 display
option on your NTSC or PAL video monitor to “unsquish” the video and
play it back in widescreen format without distortion.
4 If you create animations, titles, or graphics (including organic wipe or mask
patterns) for your production using a program that lets you set the pixel
aspect ratio, use the appropriate setting for 16:9 display:
$ On an NTSC system, set the pixel aspect ratio to 1.185.
$ On a PAL system, set the pixel aspect ratio to 1.422.
If you can’t set the pixel aspect ratio, create your image at 853×480 (NTSC)
or 1024×576 (PAL). After you’ve created your image, resize only its width
to 720. When you resize the image, your text or graphic will appear
elongated on your computer screen.
5 Edit your production as you would a standard 4:3 production.
¦NoteBe aware that if your video monitor is displaying in 4:3 format, certain
effects may appear elongated because of the horizontal scaling. Setting your
monitor to 16:9 will display the effects with the correct proportions.
6 Record your finished production onto tape. Remember that you’ll need a
monitor capable of displaying material in 16:9 format to properly view your
master tape.