Aspect Ratio Guide
Summary For best results, it is recommended that you produce your content at a 16:9 resolution such as 1920x1080 or 1280x720. If you don't have a 16:9 monitor, or your content is not in a 16:9 resolution , it is recommended that you fill the "black space" with other content, such as images, overlays, cameras etc. Read on for an explanation of what aspect ratio is and how to take it into account ...
Your base canvas resolution should usually match your content - in this case, a 1440p canvas would make the most sense. However, if you're streaming to Twitch, make sure to set the output resolution to something lower - 1440p scales perfectly to 720p, so that'd be your best bet.
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