Slice Transform resizing...

[djrummer]

Hi.
Me again. I know.


When I read and watch about slice transforms - and content with different resolutions, it *seems* that the auto scaling should take, say a 1080x1080 and auto-scale the content to be full of whatever the slice transform is on (1920x1080).

It doesn't seem to be doing that for me. The solutions I have come up with, are using auto scale on each individual clip, or to zoom in the scale where I'd get the edges of the non-scaled content to be where I'd want them, but lose some of extra footage.

So, if I have a 1920x1080 clip on a 1080x1080 layer with slice transform - it makes it "look like a widescreen dvd" with the bars on top sides, instead of resizing.

Again - Most of my issues are user error. I am humble enough to realize that - but am I missing something? Are the auto scales not what I think? Do I just have to do it on clip transform for each clip? Should I just give up and deliver pizzas?
)

Thanks!

-Vince

[Zoltán]

As much as I like pizza, what you describe sounds about correct.
The Slice transform scaling applies to the texture size that's present at the Slice transform effect input.
So at that point you'd have a 1080x1080 texture size on the layer, no matter what your clip size is.

If you'd like your footage to fill the layer 1080x1080 layer texture you can use the Layer's auto Size option "fill" first, then once you got the layer texture filled, the slice transform will work with this texture.
Then the slice transform scalings will work with this texture.

[Oaktown]

Fill. This will make sure the clip fills the entire composition, while maintaining its aspect ratio. This will result in the sides or the top and bottom of the clip being cropped off.
Fit. This will make sure your clip is completely visible, while maintaining its aspect ratio. This will result in black borders being visible on the sides or top and bottom.
Stretch. This stretches the clip to the composition width and height, distorting the clip when necessary.
Original. This returns the clip to its original size.

[djrummer]

so many steps I dont know.


Thank you for the help!


off to get a pizza now.