How to DESQUEEZE Anamorphic Footage the RIGHT WAY

How to DESQUEEZE Anamorphic Footage the RIGHT WAY

🎨 Get the PRO LOOK you're looking for → https://geni.us/AmazingFCPColorGrading 📣 Want my SFX? → https://geni.us/FilmicCrispSFX Using an anamorphic lens? Whether it’s 1.3x or 1.6x squeeze, this video walks you through the proper way to de-squeeze your footage in post-production, without messing up the quality. I’ll show you how to calculate the right project resolution and apply it inside Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or whatever editing software you use, step-by-step. 🎯 What We Cover: ✅ How to calculate the correct horizontal resolution ✅ De-squeeze setup for 1.3x vs. 1.6x anamorphic lenses ✅ How to set project dimensions in Final Cut Pro ✅ How to set sequence settings in Premiere Pro ✅ Why you should stretch horizontally—not squash vertically ✅ Understanding interpolation and real vs. perceived resolution Whether you shoot on mirrorless or cinema gear, this guide helps preserve that cinematic anamorphic look without sacrificing clarity. Perfect for filmmakers, YouTubers, and content creators who want that pro widescreen feel. If you’re wondering what the lens was that I used for all the B-roll footage, it was the 1.6x Siriu Saturn Anamorphic. So the examples where we’re desqueezing 1.3x footage, it’s unfortunately 1.6x footage, but the same equations apply. 📸 35mm Siriu Saturn Anamorphic 1.6x https://bit.ly/4dEgff9 5% OFF with the code Dylan5 🧰 MORE CREATOR TOOLS 🖍️ LUTs → https://geni.us/greatvideoLUTs 🔥 Filmic Burns Pack → https://www.dylanjohndickerson.com/fi... 📋 Free FCP Cheat Sheet → https://www.dylanjohndickerson.com/fr... Learn, grow, and connect with other creators in my FREE Discord community 🌱   / discord   --------------------------------------------------------- ✏️ AWESOME FCP PLUGINS Smooth Zooms with Zero Keyframes | https://geni.us/ProZooms Really Useful Animation Plugin | https://geni.us/ProAnimate Best Picture in Picture Effect | https://geni.us/FCBPictureinPicture Awesome for Content Creators | https://geni.us/ProVertical Professional Color Grading Plugin | https://geni.us/ColorFinale ▪️ 50% OFF if you join my color grading masterclass (https://geni.us/AmazingFCPColorGrading) Remove Video Noise Easily | https://geni.us/neatvideo Best Film Emulation Plugin | https://geni.us/EMUL8 Great Echo/Room Noise Remover | https://geni.us/Deroom One Plugin Tool to Rule Them All | https://mvfx.co/DesignStudio/DylanJohn 📲 WEBSITES/APPS I LOVE Best Creative Asset Library | https://geni.us/Artlist2freemonths ▪️ Get 2 months free w/this link! My Go-To Voice Audio Enhancer | https://geni.us/AuphonicAI AI App That Speeds Up Editing | https://geni.us/editquickly Free FCP Plugin Installer | https://geni.us/freeplugininstaller Greatest Way To Organize Ideas | https://geni.us/TryMilanote Free Sound Effects Library App | https://getsoundly.com ▪️ For paid plan, use DYLANJOHN for 3 free months! MY WEBSITE (Free Products/Courses/Gear List) 👉 https://www.dylanjohndickerson.com PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links and I get a small kick back for them at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! 00:00 - Anamorphic desqueezing 00:11 - You might want to know how to do this way? 00:50 - The right way to desqueeze anamorphic footage 03:43 - Fun little tidbit for ya 04:14 - Hit that like button and subscribe to learn more! 🔑 how to desqueeze anamorphic footage,anamorphic lens editing Final Cut Pro,anamorphic footage Premiere Pro,Final Cut Pro anamorphic workflow,Premiere Pro desqueeze tutorial,anamorphic post production,anamorphic lens 1.3x edit,FCPX anamorphic project settings,anamorphic editing workflow Premiere,Final Cut Pro sequence for anamorphic,how to fix anamorphic footage in FCP,anamorphic lens video editing tips,cinematic editing anamorphic lenses