Can clips of different aspect ratios be used in the same project?

LaRa

I would like to know what settings need to be selected to have an output with the aspect ratios of the individual video clips preserved. For example, if I place a video clip of 4:3 format and another of 16:9 format in the timeline, I want the original aspect ratios of the individual video clips maintained in my output file.

Dangerfreak

That's possible - just set the output format to the desired aspect ratio: [see screenshot] (here it is 16:9 and clicking on the orange rectangle changes to 9:16)

borate

If the export A/R is 16:9, you will get this...

16x9.mp4

If it's 4x3, this...

4x3.mp4

Unless ZOOM is applied to the 4x3, there will be black bars because the images are of different sizes.

LaRa

Thanks Borate! This was really helpful. I have to choose "match content" in Aspect Ratio. Understood.

HEC

This may be a silly question but how do you maintain the aspect ratio when importing a clip? I'm trying to do a 1:1 (square) video, but when I import a 16:9 clip it gets stretched or compressed on one side. Have I missed some setting duing import?

n1x1

Hello @[deleted]

You can use the Aspect Ratio option to define it. The content you add will adjust to the aspect ratio you want\need. We advise to experiment with it.

HEC

Thanks, but how do I set the aspect ratio of the video itself? Or do 1 only determine that when I produce the output file?

Or is there a way that I can have a 1:1 working frame on the preview panel so that I don't have to guess my way around for the eventual edges?

borate

The A/R of bin clips can be changed prior to placing them on the timeline. Use a right-click...

A/R of timeline clips can be changed via the effects menu... Each option has many choices.

There are numerous resolution choices when exporting, that will affect the entire project...

HEC

Hi Borate, I replied your other comment before seeing this one. I just tried using "Crop to Aspect Ratio" and it solved the problem of the black bars above and below the image, so many thanks for this.

However, I have a question - is it possible to crop to an area which is not in the centre?

borate

Crop any area. Drag the image in the preview window or use the sliders. ...

Record_2023_06_22_18_08_21_622.mp4 Same for ZOOM...

Record_2023_06_22_18_09_09_248.mp4

HEC

I think this gives you a better idea of what I mean: https://www.ergo-travel.com/TEMP/Screenshot 230623a.jpg

borate

Record_2023_06_22_18_37_30_359.mp4