How do I export video to crop size in Final Cut Pro X?

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How do I export video to crop size in Final Cut Pro X?

I started a project with 4K format and resolution 3840x2160. Later, I cropped the clips to a smaller size.

Aspect ratio is still 16:9, just the resolution is smaller than the original clip.

The cropped size is around 3000x*whatever its 16:9 ratio is*

Now when I send it to the compressor for export, it shows the option for standard sizes like 4K and 1080p. How do I export it to the actual crop size?

Sorry if it is a silly question, but I started using FCPX this morning.

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Aug 9, 2020 5:07 AM

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Tom Wolsky

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Aug 9, 2020 5:31 AM in response to BeingRitesh

Two ways to do this. Either in FCP create a custom project in FCP that's the correct resolution, the right size for your cropped output, and export that. Or if you send to Compressor, you can crop the output there to whatever size you want. Once you've applied the preset you can adjust the crop values manually in the Viewer or to exact pixel amounts in the inspector.

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BeingRitesh Author

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Aug 9, 2020 5:37 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Thanks for your answer. I will try the second method next time. For now, I manually entered the cropped resolution in project settings and sent it to compressor. Compressor picked it exactly as I wanted. Now waiting for the render to complete to see the result.

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How do I export video to crop size in Final Cut Pro X?

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