HD Projects
HD projects can use the resolutions shown in the following tables.
Note: MPEG-1 video is not supported.
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
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
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Preparing Video Assets
Notes
Aspect ratio
Frame rate
Resolution
HD only, also known as 1080i
16:9
25i
1920 x 1080