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Ian Renshaw
Ian Renshaw
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September 18, 2020
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Object percentage scaling. Can't go below 50%!!

  • September 18, 2020
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Weird!!

Since upgrading to Premiere Pro v. 14.4 any time I try to scale an object to a value below 50% the object distorts anamorphically and becomes squashed. That's an odd one - and has never happened before! Please see the attached examples of what I mean... (I have a squidged elephant)

I'm on a Macbook Pro running Mojave.

Thanks

Ian

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    Correct answer Jason5C32

    This appears to be fixed on 14.7.0 (Build 23)

    Can anyone confirm?

    10 replies

    Stan Jones
    Community Expert
    Stan JonesCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 13, 2021

    I updated to 14.8.0 (build 39).

    Tested using my method here:

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro/aspect-ratio-bug/m-p/11483829#M302390

     

    CUDA is on. Windows, 2004 Build 19041.746.

     

    Stays 16:9 throughout - i.e. still fixed.

     

    What are your settings?

     

    Stan

    Stan Jones
    Community Expert
    Stan JonesCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 12, 2021

    Marc, version 14.8 is just out (today? 1/12/21). I have not installed it yet. I always do an image of  my harddrive before updating!

     

    The problem was definitely gone in 14.7.  Anyone else have 14.8 installed?

     

    Stan

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    C Allen
    Participant
    December 15, 2020

    Hi, yes this is now fixed... I have a happy team again. Thank you.

      Ian Renshaw
      Ian RenshawAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      November 13, 2020

      Thanks for everybody's suggestions on this issue. I will try them. Sorry I can't reply to each individual member - my option to do so is greyed out! (More tech problems Adobe..?)

       

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      Jason5C32
      Inspiring
      October 5, 2020

      Ok, this is the same problem I am having. 'Scale to Frame Size' and toggle the percentage from there seems to be the least ridiculous way around. You can change the Mercury Playback to 'Software Only', but this is less than ideal especially if you're editing 4K.

       

      https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro/aspect-ratio-bug/m-p/11484058?page=1#M302404

       

      https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/41551480-scaling-aspect-ratio-bug

       

       

       

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      Andy 1968
      Inspiring
      October 16, 2020

      The Mercury Playback engine worked well but ever since they started using AMD GPU scaling has been an issues. Using software only mode is not a fix. The Mercury Playback Engine is buggy. You can watch the video below for more proof.

      https://youtu.be/1mJnLnyACog

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      C Allen
      Participant
      October 5, 2020

      Agreed, having the same problem, the only way I can get around this is using photoshop to create two versions of the same image. Hugely time consuming and cleary a software issue that needs to be fixed.

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        DBPLT
        Participant
        November 13, 2020

        hii i was havin the same problem and for me it was indeed the amamorphic pixel setting( i thought it was just a preview thing and would go away once exported but no) so i switch it to square pixels and no more distorted logo, i made a copy of the project, just incase so that i wouldn't what i'd been working on,

        PS sorry for the bad writing on the screenshot, I'm using a mouse

         

        Randune23
        Randune23
        Inspiring
        June 22, 2021

        I actually had my Sequence settings as HD 1080p and the scale thing was messing up all my pictures and making us look like we are 300 lbs.  I had to uncheck "uniform scale" in the Effects Control panel and play with the scale width.  So frustrating.  I hate upgrading to the latest PP update mid-project b/c it usually messes up what I have already completed.

         

        I changed this to the AVCHD 1080p Square pixel and it appears to have fixed this Adobe scaling issue.

         

        Thanks for the help...

         

        Randy

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        shanec74175069
        Participant
        October 5, 2020

        I am also have the same problem.  If I scale the any video file under 51% it is distorted and/or squashed.  Any solutions?

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          Ronald5C73
          Participant
          September 24, 2020

          You're not alone. I'm having the EXACT same issue. If anyone has found a solution, please post!

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            Michael Grenadier
            Legend
            September 18, 2020

            what are your sequence settings?  square pixels?

            and what are the pixel dimensions of your source?   

            Ann Bens
            Community Expert
            Ann BensCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            September 18, 2020

            ...so we dont have to download unknown files: we help you, you help us. Thanks! 

            Ian Renshaw
            Ian RenshawAuthor
            Participating Frequently
            September 18, 2020

            Hi,

            Found the feature - perhaps delete the drag and drop/browse feature from the forums - as that's the most obvious way to include a file.. Thanks

            These are my sample images re the current issue:

             

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            shanec74175069
            Participant
            October 5, 2020

            Hi I was having the same problem but when I swiched over to the "Mercury Playback Engine Software Only" in the Project settings, the scaling problem was fixed. 

             

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