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...

 

If it's 4x3, this...

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 @HEC

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. ...

Same for ZOOM...

[HEC]

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

[borate]