Why are my photos being cropped?

[Ignas5EAA]

Every time I insert a photo and set it to frame size it shows up all well in the preview, but after I render the video I get full square black frames around my photo and it's not to scale.

What is the problem? I do not understand.

I attach the pictures showing the issue.

[David Arbor]

Do you know the resolution of your monitor? Ignore full screen for a moment and look at the video on YouTube as it is when you load the page. There are no bars on the top or bottom, therefore they aren't part of the video, it's a straightforward as that.

You can't compare how your photo looks when it's not part of the video either. Those white bars are part of the user interface of the photo viewer. You dropped a square photo in a rectangular composition, therefore there will be black bars on the side. We're really going in circles here, there's nothing wrong with your video; you've proved that multiple times by uploading it to YouTube and showing what it looks like when imported back into Premiere. If you shrink down VLC so it doesn't fill your hole screen and try that aspect ratio option I mentioned earlier, it should fit the video and not show any bars on the top or bottom. You need to stop looking at things in full screen in order to truly evaluate what the content of the video is vs. what's part of the UI of the player.

[Ignas5EAA]

I'm still a bit confused, but I guess from what you're saying my tiny 13 inch laptop monitor is doing this?

Yes when opening the video in non full screen mode on youtube the picture looks the way I want without the up / down black borders, but once I do fullscreen the up / down black borders appear. If I can't make them go away I understand and it's ok, I'll live with it, it's what I wanted to find out, if I can make them go away or not 🙂

Thank you very much for taking your time to explain all this to me 🙂

[Ignas5EAA]

I'm using Huawei Matebook 13 with 8gb ram and i5 processor..

[Jeff Bugbee]

Here's the image I posted yesterday (that you didn't see or ignored). Where are these black bars at the top and bottom?

[Ignas5EAA]

Yeh but go fullscreen and they're there 😉

[Jeff Bugbee]

Not for me.

On your timeline, create a new BLUE full screen solid. Have it fill the entire screen. Export it to Youtube. Full screen it. Then you'll be able to see where your video ends and the video player border begins.

[Thomas34353119vqc6 · Accepted solution]

Hey there! I totally get your frustration with the photo cropping issue. It can be quite perplexing when everything looks perfect in the preview, but the final render doesn't match up.

From the description, it seems like there might be a mismatch between the frame size you've set and the actual dimensions of your photo. Sometimes, video editing software can have quirks when it comes to rendering, causing unexpected black frames.

Here are a couple of things you might want to check:

1. Aspect Ratio: Ensure that the aspect ratio of your project matches the aspect ratio of your photos. If they don't align, it can result in those black frames.
2. Render Settings: Double-check your render settings to make sure they align with your project settings. Sometimes, there might be a default setting causing the discrepancy.
3. Scaling Issues: Verify if there's any scaling applied to your photos within the project. If the scaling isn't uniform, it can lead to unexpected results during rendering.

I know visuals can help in troubleshooting. Thanks for attaching the pictures; that makes it easier to grasp the problem. Taking a look at them, I might be able to provide more targeted advice.

In the meantime, try adjusting the settings I mentioned, and let me know if that makes any difference. If the problem persists, we can explore other possibilities. Your feedback will help narrow down the issue, and we'll get this sorted out.

By the way, have you experienced this problem before, or is it a recent occurrence? Understanding the context can also shed some light on the potential causes. Looking forward to helping you get this sorted out so you can smoothly use and enjoy the video editing process!

[Thomas34353119vqc6]

Hi there! It seems like you're experiencing an issue with your photo rendering, and I'd be happy to help you troubleshoot. The discrepancy between the preview and the final render can be frustrating, but let's work together to identify and solve the problem.

From your description, it appears that the photo isn't maintaining the desired aspect ratio or scale during the rendering process, resulting in black frames around it. Here are a few suggestions to help you troubleshoot:

1. Check Project Settings:
Ensure that your project settings match the desired output. Sometimes, discrepancies in aspect ratios between the project settings and the photo can lead to unexpected results.

2. Inspect Photo Properties:
Double-check the properties of the photo you're inserting. Make sure it has the correct dimensions and resolution for your project. If it's larger than necessary, scaling issues may occur during rendering.

3. Render Settings:
Look into your rendering settings to confirm that they align with your project requirements. Pay attention to output resolution and aspect ratio settings to avoid unintended cropping.

4. Software Updates:
Verify that your video editing software is up to date. Sometimes, bugs causing rendering issues are addressed in software updates.

Now, regarding the attachment of pictures showing the issue, it would be immensely helpful if you could provide those. They might offer additional insights into what's going wrong.

Unfortunately, I'm not able to relate this issue to PicsArt MOD APK, as that seems unrelated to the rendering problem you're currently facing. However, if you have any specific questions or issues with PicsArt, feel free to ask, and I'll do my best to assist you.

Let's get this sorted out so you can have your photos looking exactly how you want them in your videos!\

Thanks for interesting & marking my answer as a solution!!

[MyerPj]

Hey @Thomas34353119vqc6 , stick around, you can be helpful in this community of PP users. 🙂