Video Import Issues

I have an mp.4 clip that I can import into davinci resolve. The clip by itself is at 1080p 60fps and has no issues. While if I import it into davinci resolve (project settings 1080p 60fps) the playback and export both look very downscaled and pixelated. I have no idea what would be causing this, and its causing me a lot of trouble figuring it out. anything could help.