Project Settings – Resolution & Aspect Ratio

 

🎬 Chapter 4: Project Settings – Resolution & Aspect Ratio

🎯 Objective

To understand how to set the right project settings before starting video editing — including resolution, frame rate, and aspect ratio — so your video looks perfect on every platform (YouTube, Instagram, mobile, etc.).

🔹 1. What Are Project Settings?

When you start a new project in Filmora, you can define how your final video will look — its size, shape, and quality.

These settings control:

  • The width × height of your video (resolution)

  • The shape or orientation (aspect ratio)

  • The frame rate (how smooth your video plays)

🎥 2. Opening Project Settings

You can open the project settings in two ways:

  1. At the Start:

    • When you click New Project, choose an aspect ratio.

  2. After Creating a Project:

    • Go to the top menu → File → Project Settings

    • Shortcut: Alt + Enter

This opens the Project Settings window, where you can modify:

  • Resolution

  • Frame rate

  • Aspect ratio

  • Background color

📏 3. Understanding Resolution

Resolution refers to the number of pixels (dots) in your video.
Higher resolution = better quality (and larger file size).

Resolution NamePixel SizeUse Case
480p (SD)854×480Basic videos, low size
720p (HD)1280×720Good quality, small file
1080p (Full HD)1920×1080YouTube standard
2K / 4K2560×1440 / 3840×2160Professional or cinematic videos

💡 Tip: For YouTube or professional editing, use 1920×1080 p (Full HD).

📐 4. Understanding Aspect Ratio

The aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and height of your video.
Different platforms use different ratios depending on screen type or purpose.

Aspect RatioFormatUse / Platform
16 : 9WidescreenYouTube, TVs, monitors
9 : 16VerticalInstagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok
1 : 1SquareInstagram feed, Facebook
21 : 9Ultra-wideCinematic videos
4 : 3Old TV styleClassic or CCTV videos

💡 Tip: Choose your aspect ratio according to your target platform before editing begins.

🧭 5. Setting Aspect Ratio in Filmora

Method 1 – Start Screen:

  1. Open Filmora → Click New Project

  2. Click the drop-down arrow next to “New Project”

  3. Choose:

    • 16 : 9 (Widescreen)

    • 9 : 16 (Portrait / Vertical)

    • 1 : 1 (Square)

    • 4 : 3 (Standard)

Method 2 – Inside Project:

  1. Go to File → Project Settings

  2. In the pop-up window, select:

    • Aspect Ratio: 16 : 9, 9 : 16, etc.

    • Resolution: 1920×1080 px or your desired value

    • Frame Rate: 24 fps (cinema), 30 fps (YouTube), or 60 fps (smooth motion)

  3. Click OK

🧠 6. Choosing the Right Settings (Examples)

Type of VideoRecommended Settings
YouTube Video16:9, 1920×1080, 30 fps
Instagram Reel / TikTok9:16, 1080×1920, 30 fps
Instagram Feed Post1:1, 1080×1080, 30 fps
Cinematic Project21:9, 3840×1644, 24 fps
Basic School Project16:9, 1280×720, 25 fps

⚙️ 7. Background Color Setting

If your video does not fill the entire frame, you can choose a background color:

  • Go to File → Project Settings → Background Color

  • Pick from white, black, or custom colors.

  • Example: For vertical clips on a 16 : 9 frame, use black background for professional look.

🧠 Summary

SettingMeaningTip
ResolutionNumber of pixels (video quality)Higher = sharper image
Aspect RatioShape of video frameChoose as per platform
Frame RateFrames per second (smoothness)30 fps is ideal
Background ColorEmpty space colorUse black or neutral tones

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