Autoreframe downsizing clip to 607 x 1080

[beckym56818551]

ok I've seen that this is an issue that is unresoved - but HOW DO I DO THE WORKAROUND? 

It's completely stupid in 2024 that you change a 4k clip to 9:16 and there is no option to automatically convert it to 1080 x 1920. 

I need to send a 1080 x 1920 clip over to a client yesterday. How do i do it? 

Please help! 

I need a step by step guide

[Ann Bens]

Is the clip 4K or UDH?

[beckym56818551]

4k
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[Ann Bens]

A 4K clip is not exactly 16:9 hence the odd conversion.

You will have to manually change the sequence settings to 1080x1920

[beckym56818551]

sorry that isnt the issue. i have 4k footage and i need to auto reframe to make an instagram story. ideal resolution for this is 1080 x 1920. after using auto reframe i end up with 607 x 1080. i dont care about the exct aspect ratio i care about losing a TON of my resolution. 

[PaulMurphy]

When you create your Auto Reframe sequence, make sure to click Don't Nest Clips.

Premiere will give you a sequence that’s 607x1080, but if you change the Sequence Frame Size to 1080x1920, Auto Reframe will automatically adjust everything based on the original resolution of the media.

[beckym56818551]

thank you for taking the time to try and help me - at what point do i change the Sequence Frame size? 

Before i auto reframe? Ive always got it set to Dont Nest Clips. 

so - ive got my sequence, its 16:9 at 3840 x 2160

I change the sequence settings to 1080 x 1920

The clip now looks verticle at 9:16

I then navigate to my sequence in the Project panel and right click and select AutoReframe. 

the aspect ratio is selected at 9:16

Auto reframe does its thing.

I go to export and its 607 x 1080.

Is the workaround is to change the resolution in the sequence settings back to 1080 x 1920 before i export, surely the footage is degraded at this point?

Agaion many thanks for your time

[PaulMurphy]

It sounds like you're changing the frame size before applying Auto Reframe—you should only do that after (if at all, as it doesn’t sound like you’ll need to).

Here’s what you can do:

1. Load your 3840x2160 sequence in the Timeline.
2. Go to Sequence > Auto Reframe Sequence and choose Vertical 9:16.

This will create a 9:16 sequence that’s 1215x2160. If you need to, you can then go to Sequence > Sequence Settings and change the Frame Size to 1080x1920, and the clips will automatically adjust to this new size.