Supported Video Resolutions
All video resolutions supported by SD-based DVDs are also supported by HD-based DVDs.
This means that an HD-based DVD can use an HD video resolution for the main feature,
then use an SD video resolution for extras. The following list includes the SD and HD
video resolutions supported by DVD Studio Pro.
Note: MPEG-1 encoded video files are not supported in HD projects.
NTSC
Frame rates with an “i” indicate the interlaced scanning method; those with a “p” indicate
the progressive scanning method.
Notes
Aspect ratio
Frame rate
Resolution
Also known as SIF format
4:3
29.97i
352 x 240
Also known as 1/2 D1
4:3
29.97i
352 x 480
Also known as Cropped D1; 16:9 is anamorphic
4:3, 16:9
29.97i
704 x 480
Also known as Full D1; 16:9 is anamorphic
4:3, 16:9
29.97i
720 x 480
HD only, also known as 480p; is anamorphic
16:9
59.94p
720 x 480
HD only, also known as 720p
16:9
59.94p
1280 x 720
HD only; 16:9 is anamorphic
16:9
29.97i
1440 x 1080
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Notes
Aspect ratio
Frame rate
Resolution
HD only, also known as 1080i
16:9
29.97i
1920 x 1080
PAL
Frame rates with an “i” indicate the interlaced scanning method; those with a “p” indicate
the progressive scanning method.
Notes
Aspect ratio
Frame rate
Resolution
Also known as SIF format
4:3
25i
352 x 288
Also known as 1/2 D1
4:3
25i
352 x 576
Also known as Cropped D1; 16:9 is anamorphic
4:3, 16:9
25i
704 x 576
Also known as Full D1; 16:9 is anamorphic
4:3, 16:9
25i
720 x 576
HD only, also known as 576p; is anamorphic
16:9
50p
720 x 576
HD only, also known as 720p
16:9
50p
1280 x 720
HD only; 16:9 is anamorphic
16:9
25i
1440 x 1080
HD only, also known as 1080i
16:9
25i
1920 x 1080