User Guide

Preface An Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 4 21
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 4.
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.
PAL
Frame rates with an “i” indicate the interlaced scanning method; those with a “p”
indicate the progressive scanning method.
Resolution Frame rate Aspect ratio Notes
352 x 240 29.97i 4:3 Also known as SIF format
352 x 480 29.97i 4:3 Also known as 1/2 D1
704 x 480 29.97i 4:3, 16:9 Also known as Cropped D1; 16:9 is anamorphic
720 x 480 29.97i 4:3, 16:9 Also known as Full D1; 16:9 is anamorphic
720 x 480 59.94p 16:9 HD only, also known as 480p; is anamorphic
1280 x 720 59.94p 16:9 HD only, also known as 720p
1440 x 1080 29.97i 16:9 HD only; 16:9 is anamorphic
1920 x 1080 29.97i 16:9 HD only, also known as 1080i
Resolution Frame rate Aspect ratio Notes
352 x 288 25i 4:3 Also known as SIF format
352 x 576 25i 4:3 Also known as 1/2 D1
704 x 576 25i 4:3, 16:9 Also known as Cropped D1; 16:9 is anamorphic
720 x 576 25i 4:3, 16:9 Also known as Full D1; 16:9 is anamorphic
720 x 576 50p 16:9 HD only, also known as 576p; is anamorphic
1280 x 720 50p 16:9 HD only, also known as 720p
1440 x 1080 25i 16:9 HD only; 16:9 is anamorphic
1920 x 1080 25i 16:9 HD only, also known as 1080i