SD Projects
SD projects can use the resolutions shown in the following tables.
NTSC
All frame rates use the interlaced scanning method (as indicated with an “i”). With the
exception of 352 x 240, all resolutions are MPEG-2 only.
Notes
Aspect ratio
Frame rate
Resolution
Also known as SIF format; MPEG-1 or MPEG-2
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
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Preparing Video Assets
PAL
All frame rates use the interlaced scanning method (as indicated with an “i”). With the
exception of 352 x 288, all resolutions are MPEG-2 only.
Notes
Aspect ratio
Frame rate
Resolution
Also known as SIF format; MPEG-1 or MPEG-2
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