On Tue, 15 Jan 2002 05:37:59 GMT, "David McCall" wrote:
>"Briarpatch" wrote in
message news:3C43AF1F.8AC3924E@earthlink.net...
>> Neuman - Ruether wrote:

>> > You should import graphics preferably as multiples
>> > of 640x480 (NTSC) in order to maintain the proportions
>> > of the image (try importing a circle on a 720 x480
>> > background, and another on a 640x480 background, then
>> > export to tape and watch on a TV - the 720 image will
>> > not look correct...;-).

>> I stand corrected. Yes, if you edit graphics at 720 X 480,
>> they will look a bit squished when reinterpreted by Premiere.
>> The reason I named that ratio is that I frequently import
>> frames from Premiere (which sends them out at 720 X 480)
>> for manipulation and later reuse. The pictures look a bit
>> spread out while I'm working on them, but they pop back to
>> their normal aspect ratio when brought back into Premiere.
>> If you want WYSIWYG title/graphic manipulation, use 640 X 480.

>While that might help soften the image, it's not really the norm.
>Most people work at 720 x 540 (NTSC) and then squeeze
>them down to 720 x 480 (486 for broadcast) before using
>them in an NLE. That way you can keep the horizontal resolution.

It keeps the horizontal resolution, but loses the correct
proportions. Much of the time, this may not matter - but
when you include people, circles, etc., it can... Often I
prepare the graphic at 1280x960 (or 1440x1080, if you
prefer...). As "Briarpatch" pointed out, when working with
exported frames from Premiere, these should be
exported/imported at 720x480 (NTSC) for Mini-DV.