Streamclip settings

I'm trying to rip some of my old work off an old showreel DVD for a new reel. I use mactheripper and then drag the VOB file into Streamclip and export as a quicktime movie. I can't find a way to get it as DV pal anamorphic and keep making 4:3 movies instead. This is all Dv pal stuff and the new reel will be in a dv pal anamorphic sequence.
What compression option should i be using in the quicktime export options in Streamclip?
Cheers for your help.

Anamorphic video IS 4:3.
Load it into FCP and then in the browser... slide over until you see the aspect column. Click there to make anamorphic if it isn't already checked.
Good luck,
CaptM

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* * * MediaInfo Mac is ©2010 by Diego Massanti - http://mediainfo.massanti.com
* * * MediaInfoLib by Jerome Martinez - http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net
Created on: May 12, 2012 5:28:56 PM PDT
Report for file: 20120512_171323.m2ts
General / Container Stream #1
Total Video Streams for this File.................1
Total Audio Streams for this File.................1
Video Codecs Used.................................AVC
Audio Codecs Used.................................AC3
File Format.......................................MPEG-TS
Play Time.........................................55s 967ms
Total File Size...................................95.6 MiB
Total Stream BitRate..............................14.3 Mbps
Video Stream #1
Codec (Human Name)................................AVC
Codec (FourCC)....................................27
Codec [email protected]
Frame Width.......................................1 920 pixels
Frame Height......................................1 080 pixels
Frame Rate........................................29.970 fps
Total Frames......................................1678
Display Aspect Ratio..............................16:9
Scan Type.........................................Interlaced
Scan Order........................................TFF
Color Space.......................................YUV
Codec Settings (Summary)..........................CABAC / 4 Ref Frames
QF (like Gordian Knot)............................0.213
Codec Settings (CABAC)............................Yes
Codec Settings (Reference Frames).................4
Video Stream Length...............................55s 989ms
Video Stream BitRate..............................13.2 Mbps
Video Stream BitRate Mode.........................VBR
Bit Depth.........................................8 bits
Video Stream Size.................................88.2 MiB (92%)
Color Primaries...................................BT.709-5, BT.1361, IEC 61966-2-4, SMPTE RP177
Transfer Characteristics..........................BT.709-5, BT.1361
Matrix Coefficients...............................BT.709-5, BT.1361, IEC 61966-2-4 709, SMPTE RP177
Audio Stream #1
Codec.............................................AC-3
Codec (FourCC)....................................129
Audio Stream Length...............................56s 0ms
Audio Stream BitRate..............................384 Kbps
Audio Stream BitRate Mode.........................CBR
Number of Audio Channels..........................6
Audio Channel's Positions.........................Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling Rate.....................................48.0 KHz
Bit Depth.........................................16 bits
Audio Stream Delay................................387ms
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I've looked at the prior discussions of this subect on these forums and they are several years old, therefor may not be accurate for FCPx, and some refer to screenshots of settings which are no longer available.
I am having to import video from disc sources since the original source material is no longer available. I want to bring the best possible quality into FCP possible so as not to degrade the video/audio quality any further. I have been advised to use an uncompressed intermediate format but some of the previous posts on the subject indictate this is not an option when bringing video into FCP.
So, what are the best settings for MPEG Streamclip for this purpose. Most of the video in question was what would be classified as standard def, some as high def (at least 720p, possibly some 1080p). Output will likely be in various formats and viewed on various devices, up to (and including) 1080p screens. So I'd rather keep the quality at as high a level as possible throughout the process.
Thank you in advance.

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I'm trying to convert several PAL DVDs to NTSC. I'm using MPEG Streamclip to convert the PAL VIDEO_TS folders. Then I'm compiling them on Studio Pro.
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First off, thanks to everyone for all your great suggestions.
Agreed that the material was compressed to begin with. (Begin rant)...I'm amazed that so many people have a finished DVD they've spent hundreds on, yet apparently have no access to source material or even assets. No matter how I try to explain why the finished product won't look as good as what they gave me, the response is "it's DVD--DVD always looks great. Why can't you make it look great?" (end of rant, thanks...)
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I've seen several threads on this topic, but when I use MPEG Streamclip, my iPhone 4 footage comes out jumpy and stretched. I'm importing into iPhoto, dragging the clip onto the desktop, then dragging the desktop file into MPEG Streamclip. There I select:
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Ultimately I'm trying to get it into Final Cut Express, but see the video as stretched at the MPEG Streamclip stage. If we can get that to work, then what easy set up codes (for a PAL country) do I use in FCE?
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Thanks so much for the reply, Tom. I've only taken a few clips as tests at this point, so it's no worries to process one taken with the phone vertical (I can just delete it and try again). I've taken another test clip with the phone horizontal and exported to quicktime using the same settings:
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The dv-avi file looks ok in Windows Media player. In QT pro there is already the combing effect even before the conversion.
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We will be watching for your follow up.
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