How to Change Aspect Ratio to 4:3 - Dimensions for 4:3 Aspect Ratio Video (HD, FHD, 4K)

[@CamberFilmSchool]

What kind of camera are you using? 📸

[@farhansadikfahim]

nikon D3200 with 18-105mm Nikkor lens

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

i am using my iphone and canon m50

[@vi.h.s]

i am using my vhs camera hahaha love the 4:3

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Nice! I wish I still had my old one but my parents got rid of it when I moved out. 🥲

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You da man brotha! It took me awhile, like hrs, but finally found someone giving this very important info! Cheers!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad to help! 👍

[@aaronsmith2054]

Thanks dude I knew this, but I was too stupid to understand it properly until I watched your video. It's the exact info I needed for a vhs to 1080 project I'm doing. Thanks!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

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[@CamberFilmSchool]

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so helpful thank you!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You’re welcome.

[@janvidalobiols9594]

Thank's for this video man, I had to get to the deeper youtube in order to get this info. I really appreciate thet someone could explain me how to transform from 16:9 to 4:3 and not from 4:3 to 16:9.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Glad to help! 😉

[@andersistbesser]

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[@CamberFilmSchool]

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[@CamberFilmSchool]

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very useful video on Aspect Ratios 💻, and the wide angel monitor desk setup looks dope 😎🤘

[@CamberFilmSchool]

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[@Haroldnca]

Thank you!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

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[@Superz3ro]

To Answer the question: Which camera are you using…? GH5 and soon to be GH5II, probably the most robust video feature cameras available, not to mention affordable. GH4/5/5II/5S all have Anamorphic modes and can shoot 4:3. The kicker is the the GH5/II can also shoot in 6K 10bit 200mbps 4.2.0 since 2017…

[@CamberFilmSchool]

200 Mbps doesn’t seem like it would be a very sufficient bitrate for good 6K quality considering the 4K on the R5 can get up to @ 1880 Mbps.

[@Superz3ro]

@@CamberFilmSchool Honestly, it’s not a feature they really highlight. But it is available. I am hoping the GH5II improves on that, or at the least capable of firmware updates that can improve on that. When I bought the GH5, and paired it with an Atomos Ninja V, it had all the features that seems to tick all the boxes for a Netflix compliant production cinema camera at the least amount of cost. Under two thousand dollars 😮, unfreakin’ real… Also, I love that the GH5 allows you to shoot using shutter angle. Just makes things a bit easier… …

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Shutter angle options would be nice in more cameras.

[@clubpenguinbender682]

This video is excellent. One question: Can I create another sequence with 1440 width, another with 1980 and combine the two into one sequence? Or it is advisable to use the aspect ratio PNG's that you mention. Greetings and thanks for the video!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You would have to set the aspect ratio to one of those because you can’t actually change the aspect ratio of the video. I would set the project at 1980 since it’s bigger so it’ll fill up the whole screen and then use overlays for the parts that are 1440.

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[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thx!

[@krzymik111]

Useful! Thank you! 👍

[@CamberFilmSchool]

No problem! 👍

[@Drunken_Hamster]

You don't need to divide the vertical pixel count first. Just take the vert and multiply it by 4/3. If you're on chrome you can test this in your search bar right now. 1080*4/3 = 1440. Works the same for other aspect ratios like 5:3 and 16:10, too. The only time you have to change it is when going to a wider crop on a 16:9 sensor IE 2:1. Then you divide 1920 by the new, wider aspect ratio. IE 1920/21*9 = 822.86. In this case, I'd rather use 24:10, which would be 800, so 1920x800. Then again, I don't really like the wide "cinemascope" ratio anyway, so I wouldn't use that, I'd stick with 2:1 or narrower.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

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[@ericcross9704]

I have a canon rebel T2i that doesn’t let you change the aspect ratio. Any ideas on how I can still do 4:3 format. I seen that you use tape but how would I know or measure where to put the tape on the screen? 1:48

[@CamberFilmSchool]

There are very few cameras that actually let you change the aspect ratio in camera. It’s just an overlay to help with framing and you set whatever aspect ratio you want in editing. 4:3 is slightly wider than a square so you just have to estimate with the tape.

[@gennishino]

Thanks for your video. Best way to retain max quality? Filmed in 4k 16:9, now needing to resize into 4:3. From 4k at what point do I command it into 4:3 ration? Gen

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Just set your timeline to a 4:3 aspect ratio of 2880x2160 and you won’t lose any quality by stretching the footage as compared to 3840x2880

[@kikut765]

Thank you for the tutorial. I wanted to fiddle with the aspect ratio a bit, but I'm doing something wrong. I shot the material in 4096x2160 and 3840x2160. I want to set the resolution to 3840x1634 to eliminate stripes on the screen without zoom like in your video, but something wrong is happening. I work at Davinci. I set the resolution and then fit the image by zooming in. Everything is fine in the program, the original file opens on the computer too. After adding a video to KZbin, a strip of glazed pixels appears at the bottom of the screen, next to the black bar. I thought it was a damaged camera, but the files from the other camera also have the same problem. If I don't change the aspect ratio and don't fit it to the screen, the black bars are fine, but they are visible in minimal window. Do you know what the problem is? Strange situation.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I looked at the video you sent to me in the email and I’m not sure what you’re seeing. What exactly do you mean by “glazed” pixels? And as far as your exporting process, can you outline exactly what you’re doing? Edit in davinci, and then changing aspect ratio in a converter before uploading to KZbin?

[@biscayforex4317]

A lot of my cameras shot in 4:3. I use a lot Super8, 8mm and 16mm film cameras. Most but not all the hardware is digital even Today.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Cool.

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[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thx. I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. 😉

[@erickaranha]

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[@CamberFilmSchool]

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[@juanfigueroa4305]

Una novela en 4:3 del año 2001 se apreciará en buena calidad? 🤔

[@CamberFilmSchool]

If it’s made well.

[@scvandy3129]

For "Camber" or others IN THE KNOW, a 'style' question, you might say: 1.33: 1 equals / same as 4x3; 1.33: 1 equals / same as 4:3. So, THOSE IN THE KNOW, is the 'same as' 4x3 OR 4:3 ? Most of us have seen it written / typed both ways and 'the world hasn't come to an end' (ha), BUT what is the joyful, amazing, WONDERFUL WORLD of image capture's / presentation's (still and cinematic) choice? 'My two cents'? -- 4x3.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Yes. 4:3, 4x3, & 1.33:1 are all ways of writing the same aspect ratio.

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[@fwm-Alexanderforde]

What about the 3840 x 2880 dimensions for 4:3 in 4k UHD? I’m seeing a lot of websites saying that’s the proper 4:3 aspect for 4k UHD, and that the 2880 x 2160 is actually only 3k resolution…

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I suppose you could do that. But you’re having to stretch your footage to fit which can cause loss in quality.

[@kduceproductions403]

how do i use special conform in DaVinci ? after setting the aspect ratio i cant find where i go to zoom in the image , the scroll wheel only zooms in for playback purposes but does not eliminate the black bars on top and bottom?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I don’t know. I’ve never used that program.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Very informative - not a "high level" overview. 😄

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Thx. 👍

[@Elazarko]

What resolution do you recommend using for a 2:1 aspect ratio?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I made a video explaining that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3raZ4GrrNJ3ldk

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[@CamberFilmSchool]

That’s weird. I just tried it last week. I’ll look into it and see if I can find an alternative.

[@RodneyCooperFilmz]

@@CamberFilmSchool Yeah it's not working on my end. Thanks for the alternative as well should you find one!

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I just tried it and it worked fine for me. Maybe try a different web browser?

[@RodneyCooperFilmz]

@@CamberFilmSchool okay I’ll try using a different browser

[@RodneyCooperFilmz]

@@CamberFilmSchool Using a different browser worked as you stated. I had to use Safari, all is well now. Thank you!

[@optical_flames]

When I click on some vidoes on KZbin, they look much smaller. How do you change it to that?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You have to edit your video in a different aspect ratio and upload that file.

[@farhansadikfahim]

i always use 2048x838

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

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[@CamberFilmSchool]

Widescreen! 👍

[@darjivishal9047]

if you make 4:3 ideally of 1920x1080 you do not change height right so why zoom ? it will ruined quality of my footage right ? so it will change only width of video and want to know i have 4060 x2160 so what is proper 4:3 i do not want to degrade quality by zoomed in just let me know width of 4:3 for 4096 x 2160 thanks

[@CamberFilmSchool]

2,880x2160

[@p.s.2008]

4:3 is the Samsung Fold ratio.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Nice!

[@Chinago55230]

Hello, I use Adobe Premiere, this happens to me, when I export the video in 4:3 and play it, the video slows down a little, while the original video is smoother. ¿What is it due to?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

It could be many factors, but it’s probably something in your export settings.

[@floriskraa11]

je doet beetje stoer met je beeld enzo wel bedankt voor de tutorial

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[@RC-gk1tm]

I used capcut to edit 4:3 video 3hour only said 480, 720,1080, 2k, 4k I can't change 1440 and what frame should I use for 4:3 video?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Are there any custom setting options?

[@johncharles4406]

Hey Camber, I'm trying to get a 320x240 video (recorded on mini-dv) converted to digital. My converter only has 640x480 as an option and so my footage will be stretched. If I convert it this way, will there be a way in post to "fix" it? I have Premiere and Resolve. Tha ks for any help/guidance.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Technically it’ll be stretched but it’s still the same aspect ratio. I doubt you’ll notice any drop in quality. You shouldn’t have to/need to do anything once you convert it.

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[@phalanxHH]

Can I also just buy a camera that films in 4 by 3?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I supposed, but there aren't a lot of them.

[@Superz3ro]

@@CamberFilmSchool Blackmagic and Panasonic Lumix GH4, GH5/II/S (Anamorphic)… …

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Yea, I know. But there aren’t a lot of cameras that can.

[@holdenhillmedia]

@@CamberFilmSchool Fine, but I'm currently editing a lot of archival material that is already 4x3 and sometimes YT puts black panels down the side, which is just fine, but sometimes it insists on stretching it, which looks stupid. Same with footage made up primarily from old photos. Does this happen with footage that you've gone to the trouble of converting to 4x3, and how do you stop YT from having their evil way with you?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

I’ve never seen KZbin stretch footage from any aspect ratio. Sounds like an issue with export settings of your video. Is your timeline actually set to a 4:3 aspect ratio or 16:9? And the only time “black bars” are added is based on the type of screen you’re watching. If your device isn’t 4:3 then there will be black bars.

[@theofficialsonicoriginscha4922]

Well I don't like the 4:3 aspect ratio. Because I always crop it widescreen

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Ok. 👍

[@UnderTheCovers1]

1440x1080 resolution

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Sorry man, not gonna just talk about other channels where there is no reason to. It wouldn’t have anything to do with my content.

[@dawitassefa8575]

When convert 16:9 to 4:3 the video part crop out not whole video converted? so help?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

There’s no way to convert it without cutting off the sides. It’s a completely different ratio that is more narrow.

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What of 8k video? Pls

[@CamberFilmSchool]

7,680x5760

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So if sou want a 4.5 for instagram you just divde with 5 not 3.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Depends on what you’re dividing. 1080p @ 4x5 would be 864x1080.

[@MACHINEGHOST]

do you know how you can upload it to youtube and get it to not apply the black bars and instead shift the youtube layout to accommodate to the video, as seen here? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r57WoYGGpMZ1f9U I've been trying to look for tutorials on it, but I haven't been able to find anything. nonetheless, this is one of the most helpful videos I've seen so far when it comes to editing programs

[@CamberFilmSchool]

You have to actually export your video in the 4:3 format rather than 16:9 with the black bars on it. If it's actually in 16:9 with black bars then there will always be black bars on the side when watching on KZbin (or any other program). But if you actually edit and export in 4:3, then it should size it accordingly.

[@MACHINEGHOST]

​@@CamberFilmSchool I figured, but it helps knowing that's the case. thanks for responding :-]

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Glad to help! 😉

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[@clamojoat8543]

you are not changing the aspect. you are cropping out the picture. to truly change the aspect the entire shot must be resized. and 16x9 content to 4:3 will look really stupid unless you ad black bars. hence Y hollywood ads them

[@CamberFilmSchool]

When you set up a project with 4:3 dimensions the aspect ratio is changed from 16:9 when you insert your footage and size it properly. No black bars are actually added when watching it on a 16:9 screen or larger. The sides are just black because the image doesn’t fill the full horizontal portion of the screen. Whether you crop the sides off when resizing in a 4:3 project or add black bars to a 16:9 aspect project, you’ll still be losing the same amount of the image on the sides.

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[@Whispicous]

I have an iPad and I really don’t why they are still using 4:3 aspect ratio displays 😕, it has such a great screen but if I watch a movie or video GIANT BLACK BARS will appear 😒

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Yea, it can be annoying.

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[@CamberFilmSchool]

What do you want to know?

[@OzzyGamingCFPH]

how to do the opposite of this ?

[@CamberFilmSchool]

Swap the vertical and horizontal dimensions.

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