Create a 1440 x 1080 comp

Hi,
I need to create a 1440 x 1080 comp which is the same dimentional size of my video.
I tried to create a new comp and dragged my video to new comp icon, what I get is not a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The only thing I could get 16:9 aspect ratio is by selecting HDTV 1080 preset.
As this preset is designed for 1920 x 1080, my video is only 1440 x 1080. Not sure if this is the correct approach. The preview in AE looks fine to me, am I doing it right?
Why doesn't AE let me create 1440 x 1080 comp with 16:9 aspect ratio? Anyone know?
I attach a screen capture of my setting of creating 1440 x 1080 comp but this setting only give me 4:3 aspect ratio.
Thanks.

You are not understanding pixel aspect ratios and your footage. Here's the problem, 1440 X 1080 is a standard comp size for a non square pixel format. There's only one of those formats and it's not useful for anything but acquiring footage from the cameras that use that format. You're better off, unless you specifically need to render back to the DVCPro codec that supports this frame size, working in a 1920 X 1080 Square Pixel HD comp. Your graphics will look better, you won't be sub pixel sampling still images brought in to the project, and you'll be able to see exactly what the project will look like.
If you drag your DVCPro HD footage into a 1920 X 1080 comp then it will fit perfectly. No need to do anything.
If there's a specific reason that you MUST render back to the DVCHD Pro format then let us know. Other wise, just use a standard HD comp with a matching frame rate. You will be a happier camper

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I used to think that Apple 1080i50 is 1920 x 1080.
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