Jack the Giant Killer format question

[Joe Molotov]

I haven't bought it yet, but is it available in MP4 and DIVX or do you just get the ISO?

[MartyS (Gromit)]

If you buy the VOD you get ISO, MPG, DIVX, and MP4 (high and low res)

The ISO is 7GB so you need a DVD-R DL, and has a menu with extra features.  The hires MP4 is 1.2GB.

[Edward J Grug III]

Why is this one formatted to be 4:3 and letterboxed and not just widescreen?

Is the DVD formatted like that too?

[MartyS (Gromit)]

Wow, I just played the hi-res MP4 and you're right, it's 4:3 letterboxed.

No, the DVD ISO is not like that, it's 16:9.

[Edward J Grug III]

Thanks. Guess I'll email support and let them know.

[Thrashalla]

We're well aware. The mp4 encoding for iPad and iPod restricts the aspect ratio in that manner. I'll revisit the high res mp4, but the iPod/Portable version is going to be letterboxed.

[Bob]

We're well aware. The mp4 encoding for iPad and iPod restricts the aspect ratio in that manner. I'll revisit the high res mp4, but the iPod/Portable version is going to be letterboxed.

I wondered if that was an iPod/iPad factor and it was......thanks

[MartyS (Gromit)]

We're well aware. The mp4 encoding for iPad and iPod restricts the aspect ratio in that manner. I'll revisit the high res mp4, but the iPod/Portable version is going to be letterboxed.

I can see doing it for the low-res version for backwards compatibility with older devices, but any device able to play the hi-res version would be 16:9 capable. 

[Thrashalla]

We're well aware. The mp4 encoding for iPad and iPod restricts the aspect ratio in that manner. I'll revisit the high res mp4, but the iPod/Portable version is going to be letterboxed.

I can see doing it for the low-res version for backwards compatibility with older devices, but any device able to play the hi-res version would be 16:9 capable. 

One would think so. However, it's less a restriction of the device and more a restriction of the mp4 profile required for those devices. Either way, I'll figure it out and have a new one up Monday.

[Joe Molotov]

Thanks for the info, guys.

[MartyS (Gromit)]

We're well aware. The mp4 encoding for iPad and iPod restricts the aspect ratio in that manner. I'll revisit the high res mp4, but the iPod/Portable version is going to be letterboxed.

I can see doing it for the low-res version for backwards compatibility with older devices, but any device able to play the hi-res version would be 16:9 capable. 

One would think so. However, it's less a restriction of the device and more a restriction of the mp4 profile required for those devices. Either way, I'll figure it out and have a new one up Monday.

I guess there are advantages to using free converter software.  I have no problem dumping 720x480 VOD or MPG files into WinFF and getting out 720x480 mp4s that play on my iPod touch and AppleTV.

[RVR II]

I like my DVD format by the way KTHXBY!

[Bob]

And mine arrived to......gonna watch today.   I will remember the live show again!

[Thrashalla]

Update: Sorted out, the new files with the correct aspect ratio will be up tomorrow. (Working with new software, just had to find the, "Do what I say!" button.)

[Thrashalla]

The new files are up.