How to make a black border around Youtube Video ?

[s8n]

hi scene , can anyone tell me how people make Youtube Videos with a black border around them ?


the point is to not stretch the Video image upon uploading , i can only make 320x240 Videos atm and dont want Youtube to stretch them and make'em look nasty.


any info helps

s8n

[sigma2x]

The easiest way i know of is to load the video into virtualdub.
Add the resize filter and under "framing options" select "letterbox/crop to size"and input the final resolution you need, eg: 640x480.
That will give you a black border all around.

[s8n]

howdy sigma2x , i tried what you suggested and it works like a treat.........i uploaded the video to Youtube and its almost identical to the original , nice work matey


btw welcome to the forums


thanks again

s8n

[deathclaw]

And if you ever have problems with making your videos widescreen, take a look at this in-depth guide. It's really helpful, it saved me so many times...

[sigma2x]

Thanks for the welcome s8n, I visit the sites homepage everyday but never had anything constructive to post, but you gave me a chance.