Straight to the point.
Examples:
Top and bottom barrier - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpSqWgkWCcA
Normal Widescreen - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnEZmk7as9Y
Which, why?
I've recorded a music video on my canon 600D using the 35mm prime lens all great quality in 1080p 25fps 1920 x 1080, have i recorded in the wrong size or do people put a plain black banner at the top and bottom of music videos, if so why?
Also after exporting using AME youtube 25fps 1080p preset the video comes out quiet a bit darker than the original footage? should i be using 16bpc(same as sources), linerising workspace and using the workspace HDTV (rec.709) or am i heading into the wrong settings here?
After Effects CS6
AME CS6
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