New timeline based on clip has different resolution

Resolve 16 Studio on Mac. I have 3840x2160 clips. Right-click on clip, select "create timeline using selected clips." New timeline is 1920. (Checking res via Reslolve metadata panel).

Is this a bug, or user error?

Resolve metadata panel sometimes shows the wrong resolution. Check the resolution in the media pool.

Resolve metadata panel sometimes shows the wrong resolution. Check the resolution in the media pool.

Just checked--it's showing as 1920x1080 in media pool as well.

I think the new Timeline inherits your current Project timeline settings by default.

You can either change the Project "Timeline resolution" in "Project Settings" (at any time) and all non-custom timelines should change to the new setting. The Project resolution can also be changed via the Cut page resolution drop-down (top-right).

Or you can select "Use Custom Settings" > "Format" and specify the desired resolution when creating the new timeline.

That solves it, thanks. And didn't realize the Cut page had that dropdown, that's helpful.

I think the new Timeline inherits your current Project timeline settings by default.

You can either change the Project "Timeline resolution" in "Project Settings" (at any time) and all non-custom timelines should change to the new setting. The Project resolution can also be changed via the Cut page resolution drop-down (top-right).

Or you can select "Use Custom Settings" > "Format" and specify the desired resolution when creating the new timeline.