Encoding to WMV from anamorphic source

[tominator]

Hello

I have a DVD that is supposed to be 1,85:1 (anamorphic) but when I look at the m2v-file I pulled from said DVD it plays in ~4:3 and looks very distorted.

I want to encode this source to WMV 9 and I've tried to do so but when I set the resolution to 640x352 (for 1,85:1) I dont get the full frame and it still looks distorted. If I set it to 640x480 it looks distorted too.

What can I do to encode this movie non-distorted with its proper aspect ratio of 1,85:1?

I found one thread I think may have to do with this where they discussed square pixels, anamorphic sources and so on. I had a hard time following it though because I don't know what the difference is between squarepixel- and non-squared-pixel encoding and I don't really know why there's a difference when encoding from an anamorphic source.
http://forum.doom9.org/archive/index.php/t-65638.html

Could someone please help me by explaining what I'm doing wrong and perhaps give me some basic information on why my encode isn't working the way I hoped it too.

[leoenc]

If you are encoding with Windows Media Encoder you first need to check "Allow nonsquare pixel output" under Custom Encoding Settings, and then under Video Size > Pixel aspect ratio, select your needed ratio.
If you encode with WMCmd.vbs then you need to add the [-pixelratio] <x y> switch, check the help file.

[tominator]

If you are encoding with Windows Media Encoder you first need to check "Allow nonsquare pixel output" under Custom Encoding Settings, and then under Video Size > Pixel aspect ratio, select your needed ratio.
If you encode with WMCmd.vbs then you need to add the [-pixelratio] <x y> switch, check the help file.

Thanks.

I encode with Canopus ProCoder 2. I havn't found an option for encoding with non-square pixel output. Could it be called anything else?

[leoenc]

Sorry, I am not familiar with ProCoder, try to look for aspect ratio, 16:9, anamorphic.

[crypto]

Thanks.

I encode with Canopus ProCoder 2. I havn't found an option for encoding with non-square pixel output. Could it be called anything else?

You can also encode to 4:3 and change the PAR later using wmvarchanger. See [Tool] WMV Aspect Ratio Changer 1.0 released (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=884523#post884523)