How do I set the default aspect ratio for projects?

goody_fyre11

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Jun 30, 2021 13:14

This one should be simple, but from my experiences, PowerDirector is anything but simple.

I just need to set the default aspect ratio for projects and have it not change back after closing the program. I already know of Edit>Aspect Ratio> but I have to change that every single time I make a new project. When I first open it, it defaults to 16:9. How do I change this so it automatically defaults to 4:3? I record in 4:3, I upload to YouTube which supports 4:3, I need this to default to 4:3.

But of course I can't find this setting anywhere.

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Jun 30, 2021 15:31

Quote This one should be simple, but from my experiences, PowerDirector is anything but simple.

I just need to set the default aspect ratio for projects and have it not change back after closing the program. I already know of Edit>Aspect Ratio> but I have to change that every single time I make a new project. When I first open it, it defaults to 16:9. How do I change this so it automatically defaults to 4:3? I record in 4:3, I upload to YouTube which supports 4:3, I need this to default to 4:3.

But of course I can't find this setting anywhere.

Hi,

Which PDR version are you referring to??

Cheers,
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tomasc

Senior Contributor Joined: Aug 25, 2011 12:33 Messages: 6464 Offline

Jun 30, 2021 22:15

I have found that my previous versions of PD defaults to the last saved project aspect ratio. You may want to go to Preferences/Confirmation and ensure that Always enter the timeline mode at startup is unchecked so that you can see what it is on the splash screen and make any changes necessary. Loading any project and not saving it as a 4:3 project does not change it. Only saving that 4:3 project will cause the same AR the next time PD is closed and opened again.

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