Adjust the video aspect ratio (analog cameras only)

Aim

To correct for a distorted video image in EthoVision XT.

Prerequisite

You created videos with MediaRecorder from analog cameras using the Picolo Alert PCIe Video Capture Board.

Procedure

  1. In EthoVision XT choose Setup > Experiment Settings.
  2. Choose From Video File as your Video Source. You find more information on how to make Experiment Settings in Set up an Experiment in the EthoVision XT Help.
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  3. Choose Setup > Arena settings, or click the desired Arena Settings in the Experiment Explorer.
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  4. Browse to your video file and grab a background image for your arena. See Arena Settings in the EthoVision XT Help for information on how to do this, and for more information on how to make Arena Settings.
  5. Click the Adjust Aspect Ratio button.  
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  6. In the Adjust Aspect Ratio window choose Noldus Recorder and click the arrow to open the list. Choose:  

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The other options do not apply for video files created with MediaRecorder.

Notes


Revision #5
Created 29 November 2023 23:35:50
Updated 21 December 2023 00:24:36