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Can someone explain Video format in Project Settings

PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:46 am
by Edwin Street
I've read the manual and watched a YouTube video about Video format in Project Settings and I'm still confused. What does it relate to? If I change it to anything I see nothing change. Whether it's 8K or PAL 16:9 I don't see a difference.

My screen size is 3840x2160
Timeline resolution is 4096x2160
Timeline frame rate is 25
Playback frame rate is 25

What do I set Video format to under Video Monitoring?
UHD 2160p 25?
4K 2160p 25?
HD 1080p 25?

What is the point of this Video format option?

Re: Can someone explain Video format in Project Settings

PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:39 am
by Cosmin Hodiș-Mîndraș
It's about external video monitoring, via an UltraStudio or DeckLink card. Typically you'll want to match your timeline - so 4K 2160p 25 in your case, but it matters only if you have an external monitor.