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Hi,
    I have three sequences in a project. Two are 16:9 HD and one is a 4:3 slideshow that came from a power point presentation. When i burned to Blu-ray using Encore everything came out in the correct aspect ratio. However, when I burned the same 3 sequence project to mpg 2 DVD the 4:3 slideshow came out 16:9 and, of course, the geometry of the pic is incorrect.
   First, are there any suggestions as to how I can correct this?
   Second, I can't figure out why it happened with the DVD and not the Blu-ray? BTW, when I playback on the Encore monitor the 3rd sequence shows the correct 4:3 aspect ratio.
Suggstions appreciated. Tom B.

It was a slideshow converted to a videoclip. I added the video to the end of the timeline. Here:
I cannot find the option in the properties panel to select 4:3 or 16:9, this is what I am seeing.
also...................
Where should I look for the option ?

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