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carolineh76238118
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January 5, 2023
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Resize sequence WITHOUT resizing clips on timeline

  • January 5, 2023
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I am am working on a custom size video. The elements are supposed to float in the middle, and do not bleed to the edge. I just want to add width to the sequence WITHOUT resizing any of the cuts on the timeline, like adjusting the page size in InDesign or increasing the pasteboard in Photoshop. Is there a way to do this in the same file? Or a workaround by copy-pasting to a new file? I attempted making a new file and pasting the finished edit but it still stretches all the clips. Thanks in advance!

Correct answer RogStarKid

Hi, I found a very easily fix and solution to achieve resizing a sequnce without losing any prior framing whilst maintaining the correct scale properties for the clips.

 

My example is based on resizing a 3840x2160 sequence down to 1920x1080 (half the size)

 

- Duplicate your sequence

- Resize the sequence to your desired size 

- Open the new sequence and select everything on the timeline

- Head to the properties panel and drag the scale down to -50

 - This will the reduce all clip scale properties by 50% and thus retain the individual framing 

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RogStarKid
RogStarKidCorrect answer
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August 7, 2025

Hi, I found a very easily fix and solution to achieve resizing a sequnce without losing any prior framing whilst maintaining the correct scale properties for the clips.

 

My example is based on resizing a 3840x2160 sequence down to 1920x1080 (half the size)

 

- Duplicate your sequence

- Resize the sequence to your desired size 

- Open the new sequence and select everything on the timeline

- Head to the properties panel and drag the scale down to -50

 - This will the reduce all clip scale properties by 50% and thus retain the individual framing 

Stan Jones
Stan Jones
Community Expert
January 6, 2023

caroline,

 

See Ann's question. Most of the recommended methods appear to me to meet your goal - which I assume is to get black space around the original content.

 

For Michael's method, when you are asked "change sequence settings," answer "keep settings." (I don't recall the exact messages.)

 

I prefer a method of duplicating (not nesting) and then changing the settings of that sequence. To duplicate, in the Project Panel, right click on the sequence, pick Duplicate. Open the "copy" sequence. Confirm that it is all original elements (not a single nest) and that it has the desired black space. Then edit the Sequence settings and change the pixel size.

 

Stan

 

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carolineh76238118Author
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January 6, 2023

Hmm, I still don't understand.
Here is exactly what I have been doing:
Create new document at new sequence settings
Copy sequence from original document. 450 x 1080
Paste sequence form original odcument into new document. 600 x 1080
The entire point of the question is for the clips not to resize. I have over a hundred clips and don't have the time to reposition all of them....

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Michael Grenadier
Community Expert
January 6, 2023

try what I suggested.  Drag the old sequence from the project into the timeline with your new sequence settings (which should be empty).  If it asks if you want to match the sequence settings the old sequence settings say "NO."   If it resizes which it shouldn't, select the "nest" in the new sequence and go to effects settings and make sure it's set for 100%...  Should take a minute or 2 to see if it does what you want...  I'll do a quick test and see if it works....  post back in a minute

    Ann Bens
    Ann Bens
    Community Expert
    January 5, 2023

    Post screenshot of what you mean by Stretches all the clips.

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      carolineh76238118Author
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      January 6, 2023

      I have copy/pasted the timeline into a new document with the new sequence setting. Original was 475 x 1080. New is 600 x 1080. It resizes everything so I must be doing something wrong....

      Ann Bens
      Ann Bens
      Community Expert
      January 7, 2023
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      I have copy/pasted the timeline into a new document with the new sequence setting. Original was 475 x 1080. New is 600 x 1080. It resizes everything so I must be doing something wrong....


      By @carolineh76238118

       

      You probably need to uncheck Scale/Set to framesize.

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        Michael Grenadier
        Community Expert
        January 5, 2023

        Unless I'm misunderstanding, I think you can create a sequence with your desired pixel dimensions and then drag the original sequence from the project window into the new sequence in the timeline which will "nest" the old sequence in the new sequence 

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          nicoccino
          New Participant
          October 10, 2023

          I hate that I didn't think of this. Thank you.

          Richard van den Boogaard
          Richard van den Boogaard
          Community Expert
          January 5, 2023

          Either: copy/paste a sequence and adjust its properties in Sequence Settings, so you can start repositioning items. You may need to use the Custom option in the dropdown box and then specify your desired pixel width and height.

           

          Or: use the Auto Reframe feature inside PPro. This video helps you understand this better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNFFrn1WrR8

           

          Hope this helps.

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