Converting DVD to MPEG -size issue

[singslim]

With my Panasonic DVD burning software (DVD RAM), I encoded a clip with what I thought were adequate settings, but it squeezes into the clip window in just the middle third, vertically -the left and right sides are empty. Any clues as to what my problem may be.
Thanks-
Dan

 

[EdwardMartinIII]

What are you using Premiere for in this situation?

Cheers,


Edward

"Cut a hole in the door. Hang a flap. Criminy, why didn't I think of this earlier?!" -- inventor of the cat door

 

[singslim]

The DVD to MPEG that the Panasonic software created plays well in WinDVD, but it scrunches up in Premiere. I'm using Premiere to slow the clip down

 

[WizyWyg]

Dont edit mpeg files. MPEG has ALWAYS been and WILL ALWAYS be an "end product" after editing/cutting/pasting/etc have been done.

The only FILES i recommend that you work with in Premiere are AVI and MOV files or DV files. That's it. MPEG files were never meant to be an "editable" format.

YOU have to convert your mpegs to workable AVI files; premiere (hell even media studio pro) will choke on them.

 

[singslim]

I'm not attempting to edit the encoded MPEG. I just want it to play in Premiere in the full clip screen, like it easily plays in WinDVD. I'm sure there are settings I'm overlooking, for in WinDVD it plays like a champ. Any help appreciated.
Dan

 

[EdwardMartinIII]

Any time you place an MPEG on the Premiere timeline, you are rolling dice for quality, if you can even get it to work at all.

It's only slightly better odds than if you tried putting a pork chop on the timeline. Except that after you realize Premiere isn't made for working with pork chops, you could at least eat the pork chop.

So, your Panasonic software converted SomeFootage into MPEG. What was that original footage?

Cheers,


Edward

"Cut a hole in the door. Hang a flap. Criminy, why didn't I think of this earlier?!" -- inventor of the cat door