DVD Studio Pro - SD Projects

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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

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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