Sometimes a job requires multiple outputs to different formats; thus, I thought it would be a great idea to create a quick cheat sheet for you all. Below are some commonly used formats and sizes to use when exporting for various aspect ratios.
CINEMA DCP 4K Frame
Aspect Ratio / Resolution
Flat (1.85:1) / 3996x2160
Scope (2.39:1) / 4096x1716
UHD (16:9) / 3840x2160
Full Container / 4096x216
CINEMA DCP 2K
Frame Aspect Ratio / Resolution
Flat (1.85:1) / 1998x1080
Scope (2.39:1) / 2048x858
UHD (16:9) / 1920x1080
Full Container / 2048x108
5K
Frame Aspect Ratio / Resolution
1.33:1 (4:3) / 5120x3840
1.66:1 (5:3) / 5120x3072
1.77:1 (16:9) / 5120x2880
1.85:1 / 5120x2768
1.9:1 (Epic Full Frame) / 5120x2700
2:1 / 5120x2560
2.37:1 (RED 5k Wide) / 5120x2160
2.39:1 (referred to as 2.40) / 5120x2142
2.44 / 5120x2098
2.35:1 / 5120x217
4K
Frame Aspect Ratio / Resolution
1.33:1 (4:3) / 4096x3072
1.66:1 (5:3) / 4096x2458
1.77:1 (16:9) / 4096x2304
1.85:1 / 4096x2214
1.9:1 (Native 4k Red) / 4096x2160
2:1 / 4096x2048
2.35:1 / 4096x1679
2.37:1 (RED Wide) / 4096x1743
2.39:1 (referred to as 2.40) / 4096x1728
2.44 / 4096x171
4K HD (UHD)
Frame Aspect Ratio / Resolution
1.33:1 (4:3) / 3840x2880
1.66:1 (5:3) / 3840x2304
1.77:1 (16:9) / 3840x2160
1.85:1 / 3840x2076
2:1 / 3840x1920
2.35:1 / 3840x1634
2.37:1 (RED Wide) / 3840x1620
2.39:1 (referred to as 2.40) / 3840x1607
2.44 / 3840x157
2K
Frame Aspect Ratio / Resolution
1.33:1 (4:3) / 2048x1536
1.66:1 (5:3) / 2048x1229
1.77:1 (16:9) / 2048x1152
1.85:1 / 2048x1107
2:1 / 2048x1024
2.35:1 / 2048x871
2.37:1 (RED Wide) / 2048x864
2.39:1 (referred to as 2.40) / 2048x858
2.44 / 2048x83
1080p
Frame Aspect Ratio / Resolution
1.66:1 (5:3) / 1920x1152
1.77:1 (16:9) / 1920x1080
1.85:1 / 1920x1038
2:1 / 1920x960
2.35:1 / 1920x817
2.37:1 (RED Wide) / 1920x810
2.39:1 (referred to as 2.40) / 1920x803
2.40:1 (Blu-Ray) / 1920x800
2.44 / 1920x787
1.33:1 (4:3) / 1920x144
720p
Frame Aspect Ratio / Resolution
1.33:1 (4:3) / 1280x962
1.66:1 (5:3) / 1280x768
1.77:1 (16:9) / 1280x720
1.85:1 / 1280x692
2:1 / 1280x640
2.35:1 / 1280x545
2.37:1 (RED Wide) / 1280x540
2.39:1 (referred to as 2.40) / 1280x536
2.44 / 1280x525
Was this useful? let me know if I missed anything.
Until next time,
Danny Bribiesca