2.21:1

[jacknapier]

Can anyone tell me what this aspect ratio translates to? I see it quite a bit but not here on the boards. Just wanted to know what TMPGEnc settings are correct.

I usually use the 1:1 (VGA) source with the 4:3 NTSC 525 line stream but 2.21:1 films never look right in anything.

Jack

[zodiac]

its 16:9

[seinman]

its 16:9

No it isn't. Simple math tells us that it's 19.89:9.

2.21 : 1
x 9 x9
------ ----
19.89 : 9


16:9 would be 1.77:1.

I've never come across this aspect before, where did you find it? Was it a downloaded movie, or a DVD?

[Vejita-sama]

No it's DAR is 16:9, however under the 16:9 DAR flag you can find:

1.77:1 widescreen TV
1.85:1 academy flat (most movies)
2.35:1 anamorphic wide screen (eg. LoTR)

Some movies use 'unique' ratios. Minority report is at 2.39:1 for example. But all are flaged with a 16:9 DAR.

With that said if your source is divx choose source ratio as 1:1, if it's a DVD rip choose 16:9 (or 4:3 as needed). Then choose video arrange method as 'full screen keep aspect ratio.'

IF it's a DVD rip it there will be black bars at the top/bottom of the film to maintain the correct aspect ratio under the 16:9 DAR flag. If it's DivX these have most likely been removed (if not then crop them because they'll f&ck up the ratio) so you choose source aspect ratio as 1:1 (as all pc video is suppose to be 1:1, I say suppose because often make lots of mistakes encoding Divx/xvid files).

Luck

[jacknapier]

seinman:

It's an XVID DVD rip. I always frameserve XVIDs to avoid the stutter on playback. But getting the aspect ratio correct is another story. Surprised you haven't seen one yet. I see at least one in ten to be a 2.21:1

Vejita-sama:

Thanks for your input. I will give it a shot knowing what I know now. Much thanks.

Jack

[Gazorgan]

XviD/DivX that are 640x2xx are a pain. Simple resize doesn't work (you only have video on 1/2 the screen). I usually chop off some of the sides, resize then pad to correct resolution.

[jacknapier]

Gazorgan:

The XVID I mentioned above is a 576x240 DVD rip. But any aspect ratio's conversion always looks a little too squished in TMPGEnc preview, and fairly correct in my DVD player. I've always thought that TMPGEnc's preview mode was poor.

I have had to do several conversions of films outside of the 4:3 / 1:1(VGA) matchup just to look normal.

Jack

[jacknapier]

Vejita-sama:

I appreciate you taking the time to answer. Could you explain a bit on what you said in using 4:3 as needed?

When I see a 16:9 aspect ratio for a film, whether DIVX or XVID (I encode DVD rips), I set TMPGEnc video stream setting to 4:3 NTSC 525 line because the 16:9 setting is too stretched out on my DVD player. 4:3 appears normal. That's with a 1:1 (VGA) source setting.

BUT...have I forgot about my DVD player's video display choice settings? Why would my MPEG1 16:9 films appear stretched out after encoding? Even with 1:1 (VGA) source. Any tips would help. Thanks.