How can I create a 4:3 sequence that will take MXF files?

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So, the title says it all, I want to be able to create a project in a sequence where I can have a 4:3 aspect ratio on the actual project I'm editing, though I have 16:9 footage. I've tried looking through presets for the sequences, but no preset that gives me a 4:3 aspect ratio will allow me to use the MXF footage I have. I can get MXF files into the timeline, but they will create a new sequence and automatically create a 16:9 aspect ratio.

I have tried everything I know in Adobe, and I still have no idea what is going on, the more I look into what MXF is the more I'm getting confused. If this can't be done, then I'm just going to have to put black bars on a 16:9 video, which I don't want to do (obviously), but I just can't see a way of editing a sequence to be 4:3 after it's already been made, and no 4:3 that I've been able to get will take MXF files

R Neil Haugen · Answer

Drag/drop the first clip onto a blank timeline, or use the "new sequence from clip" option.
Click on the sequence so it's the active panel.
In the Sequences menu, select "Sequence Settings".
Set the "Editing Mode" option to Custom by scrolling to the top of the options.
Set the horizontal and vertical frame-size you wish, and it will tell you the aspect ratio for the number you enter.

Now you have a 4:3 or any other size/AR seqeunce for whatever media you're using.

I would also suggest going to the Preferences/Media tab, and setting the scaling option to 'set to framesize'.

Neil

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