Question for the editing pros

[iNgeNfyRe]

hello

im not that good at editing movies yet, i only use Ulead VideoStudio so far.

i was wondering if it's possible to make a widescreen effect using a normal "buy-from-the-counter-digital-videocamera" DV format

also, i've tried making the videos 29.97 fps before, but it didnt work and was still that "high-quality" digital camera feel. i want to acheive a TV fps look

im asking because our final is to make a music video, and i guess the widescreen isnt that important, but i'd really like to make it tv fps.

also, any program recommendations would be great. i can get my hands on anything... wink. im guessing adobe :wub:

thanks in advance guys

[PhaTz]

have you try'd protool 7? =\

[Sarien]

A non widescreen TV is ratio 4:3.

Instead of the fps, the lower quality "TV look" is a smaller resolution. You're probably shooting in something a lot higher than what broadcast TV is. Try switching it to some smaller res, something like 320x240. (That's 4:3 ratio, or something like 420x240 for widescreen)

[Benno]

you're taking an editing course and they don't provide you with atleast Premiere or Final Cut? fk that

If you want the home movie look, alot can be done by adjusting contrast color levels.

[iNgeNfyRe]

actually, im a senior in high school and this is for our contemporary literature final. yeah i was thinking about getting the adobe stuff and experimenting..