Project Properties - what does it do and how to use it?

[Slapierre]

I've never thought about it and now I'm wondering.

If I plan on exporting a project in 1080p and 24p, is this how I should use my project properties regardless I shot some footage in 4k and/or in 30,60,120, 240 fps?? Might be a dumb question but I never really cared what was the project properties, but now that I am digging deeper in film making I wonder if it affect the rendered file or not.


Thanks!

[lata]

Hi
Project Properties basically define the shape and size of the preview screen, in addition sets the frame rate for the timelines, other settings relate to the video format / codec etc
It is best to use the same properties for the project as your video properties.

There is an option in Preferences (F6) to Show Messages when inserting First video….…..
This activates from a new project, adding the First video will prompt to match the project to the video file.
It will work for most video types but unusual or non standard video will not work, here a manual approach can be used to set PP’s frame rate and size.
When we see the Show Messages it explains that matching the properties will help in Smart Render, another feature of video studio, speeds up the render process.
For me its important to set the timelines to the same frame rate as the video then all frames within the video will be displayed. If the timeline is set to 30fps and the video is 25 fps, the program will add 5 duplicate frames.
If you are intending to mix video types, frame rates etc. then something has to change when rendering, using 24fps and rendering to 30 fps may should show a slight stutter when played back, more noticeable when panning.

Share- is where we can convert / render the project to a new video file, many formats available
To the top left is an option to Save as Project Settings, (a little greyed out), tick the box, down arrow for same as first clip. The latter may not be available for non – standard video.
What you choose in Share depends on what you are intending to create, Video for the internet, BluRay or DVD disc will require a different format.

[Slapierre]

Thanks lata, it make sense and was kind of obvious. Don't know why I didnt thought about that sooner.