My first Save the date, help needed 16:9

[Agatha Graselia]

This save the date for couple married 21st june 2008
We use our Underwater session photo as trailer to their website

We use nikon for photo, and Panny 320 handycam 16:9 edit PP2
When I convert .avi into flv the sreen ratio cannot make in 16:9 format
Help needed the step to make 16:9 ratio in flv

Apologize for my bad english :)

the link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbJz8Qd_vxk (revised one)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0udFu2Ii2YE

Thanks in advance for guiding me to make 16:9 format.

Agatha

[Vito DeFilippo]

Hi Agatha,

Without more details of where your problem starts, it's hard to give you advice.

Do you export an *.avi from PP2? If yes, check the avi. Is it 16:9? If not, your export settings are wrong.

If the avi is 16:9, then the settings in the program you are using to make the flv are probably wrong. Make sure you have the correct aspect ratio selected.

[Agatha Graselia]

Vito, thanks,
I edit in PP2 use 16:9 format, and convert to flv using 4:3 format (letter box) as you suggested. I thinks it's better now. Many many thanks.

In new link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbJz8Qd_vxk
I edit some effect that I do not like and add more underwater photo (nikonos)

Again thanks, and I welcome critics...

Agatha

PS: I'm the daughter of owner of this company and I'm the only English speaker her..... soon I will add my equipment update.... we use mostly nikon and recently we add videography division with cooperation with some Alabama Film Company as our technical advisor

[Agatha Graselia]

Guys,
Second question

What web provider that can display our video clip better than you tube ?

My local web designer only able to supply 320x240 resolution (same as youtube)

TIA, Agatha

[Vito DeFilippo]

I use 1&1. Very reasonable rates, lots of storage.

[Herman Van Deventer]

I use iFILM /

The method they use to re-encode video's upon uploading is superior to
you tube - free !

[Chris Davis]

Render to FLV using whatever settings are best for your video, then upload to blip.tv. Blip.tv will show your original FLV in true widescreen. You can also embed the Blip.tv player in your site.

While not a wedding video, here is one project I used with Blip.tv:
http://www.famousdavispro.com/LoganC...dateForums.htm

It's much, much better than YouTube.

[Tom Sessions]

Originally Posted by Agatha Graselia

This save the date for couple married 21st june 2008
We use our Underwater session photo as trailer to their website

We use nikon for photo, and Panny 320 handycam 16:9 edit PP2
When I convert .avi into flv the sreen ratio cannot make in 16:9 format
Help needed the step to make 16:9 ratio in flv

Apologize for my bad english :)

the link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbJz8Qd_vxk (revised one)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0udFu2Ii2YE

Thanks in advance for guiding me to make 16:9 format.

Agatha

Open Flash Video 8 Encoder program. Browse your computer for your .avi file and select "Add" This will bring your .avi file into the Flash 8 video encoder. Then go into "settings" on the right and then select "Show advanced settings" on the lower left.
When that window opens, check "resize" and and uncheck "maintain aspect ratio". Then right above that set your video size to 448x252 if your target audience are DSL users.

Back up at the top you need to name the file to whatever naming convention you use and then hit ok. Then hit "start queue" to begin encoding. This will make your flash video a true 16:9

[Agatha Graselia]

Thanks for the advice, it's a great help.
I have now, some sample to show to my web designer to load 16:9 format,
with resolution 448x252 (and letter box 320x240 youtube) options.
Again , thanks.

Agatha