Aspect Mode

The Aspect Mode determines how media of different resolutions are fit to layers. The

Auto Scale

Stretches or shrinks the content to fit to the layer without changing the aspect ratio. The content will be stretched or shrunk until one dimension of the media resolution aligns with the layer resolution. If the media has a different aspect ratio to the layer this will result in black bars on either the top and bottom or the sides of the media.

• Preserves Aspect Ratio
• Will not crop
• Will result in black borders if media aspect ratio is different then the mix.

Pixel 1:1

Content is played without any size change.

Pixel 1:1 is recommended where pixel accuracy is important, such as with UV mapped content.

• Preserves Aspect Ratio
• Will result in cropping if media resolution is larger than the mix
• Will result in black borders if media resolution is smaller than the mix.

Fill

Stretches or shrinks the content to fit to the layer on both axis; can change the aspect ratio.

• Will change Aspect Ratio to match the media to the mix.
• Will not crop
• Will not result in black borders

4:3

Sets the content to a 4:3 aspect ratio and stretches or shrinks it to fit completely on the layer.

• Will force the Aspect Ratio of the media to 4:3.
• Will not crop
• Will result in black borders if the mix resolution is not 4:3

16:9

Sets the content to a 16:9 aspect ratio and stretches or shrinks it to fit completely on the layer.

• Will force the Aspect Ratio of the media to 16:9.
• Will not crop
• Will result in black borders if the mix resolution is not 16:9

16:10

Sets the content to a 16:10 aspect ratio and stretches or shrinks it to fit completely on the layer.

• Will force the Aspect Ratio of the media to 16:10.
• Will not crop
• Will result in black borders if the mix resolution is not 16:10

1:1

Sets the content to a 1:1 aspect ratio and stretches or shrinks it to fit completely on the layer.

• Will force the Aspect Ratio of the media to 1:1.
• Will not crop
• Will result in black borders if the mix resolution is not 1:1

Auto Fill

Preserves aspect ratio and stretches or shrinks the media to fit the layer resolution such that there is no borders.

• Preserves Aspect Ratio
• Will crop to fill the entire mix if media has different aspect ratio to the mix
• Will not result in black borders

Fit to Width

Clamps the media to the width of the mix changing the height to preserve aspect ratio

• Will not change Aspect Ratio
• Can lead to cropping
• Can lead to black borders

Fit to Height

Clamps the height of the media to the mix changing the width to preserve aspect ratio.

• Will not change Aspect Ratio
• Can lead to cropping
• Can lead to black borders