Multiple aspect ratio footage

I have mini dv tapes that has footage with both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio. Meaning that there are some scenes in 4:3 and others in 16:9 aspect ratio both in one mini dv tape. My question is, when i capture the video (in iMovie11), do i need to capture 4:3 aspect ratio using 4:3 settings (if they exist) and vise versa for the 16:9 aspect ratio? Or do i just make one capture and then when i edit the video, i can set it for either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio? Is there something i must take care of?

Hi genikifor,
I apologize, I'm a bit unclear on the exact nature of your question. You generally set an aspect ratio for the project as a whole, which will then (potentially) modify the footage that is imported (as described below). You may find the following articles about aspect ratios in iMovie helpful:
iMovie '11: aspect ratio
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2318
iMovie '11: Change the aspect ratio for your project
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph2176
Regards,
- Brenden

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