Changing the aspect ratio in Harmony allows you to define the proportions of your drawing grid, which is essential for planning your animation layouts. Based on the provided reference, you change the aspect ratio by adjusting the values in the Left/Right and Up/Down fields.
Adjusting Aspect Ratio Settings
The aspect ratio is determined by the relationship between the horizontal (X-axis) and vertical (Y-axis) values you set. Harmony uses specific input fields to control these dimensions.
- Left/Right field (X-axis): This field controls the horizontal scale or proportion.
- Up/Down field (Y-axis): This field controls the vertical scale or proportion.
By entering numerical values into these fields, you define the desired aspect ratio, often expressed as X:Y.
Example: Setting a 1:1 Aspect Ratio
As referenced, to set an aspect ratio of 1:1:
- Enter 1 in the Left/Right field (X-axis).
- Enter 1 in the Up/Down field (Y-axis).
This creates a square grid proportion, where the horizontal and vertical units are equal.
Default Aspect Ratio
The default aspect ratio in Harmony is set to 4:3. This is mentioned as being the standard used by traditional animators accustomed to working with a grid system.
While the reference specifically details setting the 1:1 and mentions the 4:3 default, the general principle is to input the desired X and Y values into the respective Left/Right and Up/Down fields to achieve any custom aspect ratio.
