Hi James1,

1690 multiplied by 0.5625 (a 16:9 aspect ratio), equals 960.6.
So your 1690x960 clip, is a true 16:9 clip.

Which means a 1920x1080 (or 1280x720), background would probably suit best.
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Hi Cranston,
Thanks I kinda thought so, but thought I would get an opinion from some one more knowledgeable. Thanks
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1690 multiplied by 0.5625 (a 16:9 aspect ratio), equals 960.6.
So your 1690x960 clip, is a true 16:9 clip.

I hate to correct your math but 1690 times .5625 = 950.625

1690 x 960 is close to 16:9, but not exact. 960 divide by 1690 = 0.568047337.

It should work in a 16:9 ratio OK but it is not an exact fit.

James1, try the 1920x1080 backgrounds and titles, ought to fit well enough.

I think when the files are rendered, they will become true 16:9 video. Carl312: Windows 10 64-bit 8 GB RAM,AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz,ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB,240GB SSD,two 1TB HDs.

You could do what I do with my 1280X960 flying videos.

1. Choose 16:9 for your project.
2. With the video on the timeline right click choose aspect ratio then choose "Neither 16:9 or 4:3" then choose "Stretch clip to 16:9 aspect ratio."

My videos are 4:3 and stretch nicely to 16:9, showing some distortion but as yours are virtually 16:9 to start with it should work well.

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Yep, your right Carl.
Sorry folks.

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Thansk to all the replied. I will create the backgrounds in 1920x1080. does the DPI come into effect at all I am on Windows 7 system so the images are at 96 DPI but I noticed that the 'Content' images some are at 72 dpi.
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This article has a good stab at explaining dpi and ppi from a video perspective.

http://www.scantips.com/no72dpi.html

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Thanks for the link Adrian!
I found it very informative and clarified a lot of my thinking.
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