Squeezed footage

viackado_d679f 2017-03-24 19:14:34 UTC #1

First time posting here.

Any help would be appreciated.

So when I import a Quicktime 2k (2048 x 1080) footage into mocha, the image looks stretched vertically.

the size shows its showing is 2048 x 2160.

half of the bottom is empty and white.

I've tried different film type and PAr, but no success.

and when I chose custom under film type, the PAR shows 1.42045

maryp 2017-03-24 19:26:32 UTC #2

Did you try setting the PAR to "1" instead? Though the white on the bottom sounds like the codec isn't being read correctly and you might try a different codec just to be sure.

viackado_d679f 2017-03-24 19:29:49 UTC #3

solved my own issue.

converted the quicktime to jpeg sequence and relinked that and its perfect.

Mocha really doesn't like containers, huh?

viackado_d679f 2017-03-24 19:31:10 UTC #4

Yes, I've tried PAR 1 and still same result.

im not sure what the codec is.

I'll report back, install necessary codec if needed and report back.

Thanks Mary!

viackado_d679f 2017-03-24 19:42:59 UTC #5

weird, its Prores HQ

Quicktime 2048 x 1080

23.98

pixel aspect ratio 1

I've never had this sort of problem before.

maryp 2017-03-24 19:54:03 UTC #6

So, mocha the standalone runs on a very basic quicktime engine we are looking to upgrade. But it doesn't like some codecs. Sometimes some versions of ProRes don't play nice with the standalone.

viackado_d679f 2017-03-24 20:00:26 UTC #7

I see, well its not a total deal breaker.

the Image sequence route isn't that big of a roundabout.

Thank you again Mary.

maryp 2017-03-24 20:25:05 UTC #8

No problem. One of the workaround is using mocha Pro as a plugin, it simply reads the footage out of the host software, which has already translated the codec for you. That is also a very fast workflow and ensures everything matches across the board. I have mostly stopped using the standalone on projects because of the ease of use of the plugin.