Converting 16:9 movies using MainConcept 1.4

[LanEvo7]

I'm trying to convert some 16:9 aspect ratio movies to VCD using MainConcept. How do you set the input aspect ratio? In TMPG you just change change it to 16:9 and select keep aspect ratio. In Main Concept I couldn't find that. Whenever I convert the movie, it comes out squished. Any ideas?

[SquirrelDip]

Unless someone else has a better method, I think the best way is to use AVISynth.

The script I use is as follows:

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LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\AviSynth 2.5\plugins\MPEG2DEC.dll")
mpeg2source("Movie.d2v")
BicubicResize(352,180,0.0,0.6)
AddBorders(0,30,0,30)
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Then save the text file as Movie.avs (or whatever you like with an avs extension)


Check the tools section to find out about AVISynth... Lots of help in the guides and forums.

In Main Concept go to "Options" - "Import Modules" and dissable everything except for AVI Import. When selecting the video source you'll have to change the "Files of type:" to "*.*" and then select the "Movie.avs" file.