Exporting in SD. Does that change Project to SD? (Newbie)

[Offul Duster]

Hi Guys

Sorry to ask a simple question but I want to be clear.

I am creating a Project which is largely built out of HD camera clips.I set the preferences to 1080p 30fps

After completing editing I saved the Project.

I then exported two versions, both using SD.

My question is :

When I return to export more versions (including HD versions) will it export in genuine HD quality - or does the fact I exported the project in SD now mean that the project which was HD is now SD quality ?

I think from reading that the answer is no, and the Project remains in HD, but the exports can be any chosen quality.  But I am not sure..

Thanks in advance for any clarity.

Pete

[Steve Grisetti]

What you output from the project doesn't affect the project or the original footage.

You can come back to your HD project at any time and output an HD file from it.

[Offul Duster]

Thank you Steve.

I can relax now. 🙂

Because the priginal clips are poor, I am trying to keep the quality up, but I dont know if there are any settings that would keep the project as high quality as possible.

It seems that creating a Project has no effect at all on the clips.  But are there any? Or is it all dependendent on exporting it as 4k, HD or whatever?

Pete

[Peru Bob]

The original clips are unaffected.  The export will always be a lower quality than the original clips, however the export format chosen will determine how much less quality.  Some export settings may not result in noticeable differences, depending upon how it is viewed.