[mythtv-users] Permanently changing aspect ratio on a recording

[Michael T. Dean]

On 12/01/2014 08:48 PM, Ian Evans wrote:
> GetTV decided to air an old Frank & Bing Xmas special, filmed in 4:3, 
> as 16:9.
>
> So suddenly Bing and ol' Blue Eyes were short and squat. Manually 
> changing the aspect ratio made things ok, but I was wondering if there 
> was a way to permanently tell Myth to play that recording in 4:3 to up 
> the WAF.

No, the only way to fix it so it plays properly in MythTV every time you 
start it is to fix the video to specify the proper aspect.  Depending on 
the video and container format, this may be as simple as writing the 
appropriate aspect to the container or may actually involve remuxing or, 
worst case, could involve transcoding.

Unfortunately I can't give you specific directions, but others may have 
done this before and if you provide specifics on the video, may be able 
to help.  If not, you may have to do some searching and trial and error 
your way through the process.

Mike