Aspect Ratios for convention submissions

MadScientist · Post by **MadScientist** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:40 am

I have been re-reading the AMV Technical Guide as I have been on hiatus for a while and have some confusion on AR for distribution. So far the only thing I have submitted to a convention has been in 720x480 4:3 AR. This year the stuff I want to submit is all going to be 848x480 16:9 AR (square pixels). The contest guidelines as for submissions in 720x480, 704x480 or 640x480. So, I was wondering what is the best way to submit my stuff? Letterboxed 720x480 to preserve the 16:9 AR? or should I make it .9 pixel anamorphic 720x480 instead?

dokidoki · Post by **dokidoki** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:18 pm

It may be safest to letterbox it yourself, but you should check the requested tech specs of the convention you're sending it to. Some will handle anamorphic footage correctly, some won't.