Merging 16:9 and 4:3 Footage

[SpaceBlackKnight]

First of all, what movie is this? You say it's 1.78, good chance it's a flat widescreen production and if it's not CG/VFX stuff then the footage would show more top and bottom meant to be cropped if shown theatrically.

[stwd4nder2]

Crop 4:3 to 1:78

But no matter how you crop it, it should be done manually shot-by-shot to keep what is important in the frame, otherwise it would be distaster framing-wise.

(i hate switching AR by the way)

i will never get used to switching aspect ratios. they completely break immersion for me and it always feels like a gimmick. so i'd crop the 4:3 to 1:78 too, especially if the 4:3 is open matte and you won't lose much.

I disagree, I have no problem with it. And when done well like in Nolan's films I really like it.
It probably helps that my setup involves a very large OLED in blacked out room, which makes AR switching seamless.

[Hitcher]

I disagree, I have no problem with it. And when done well like in Nolan's films I really like it.
It probably helps that my setup involves a very large OLED in blacked out room, which makes AR switching seamless.

I'm in the same boat but there is one thing I can't stand and that's blurred corners. I find them way too distracting.