@JonnBGood Is there any point in trying to run something in 4K when all I have is max 1080 screen?
It all depends on the rest of your system.
If you have the CPU grunt to play 3K and 4K clips, then YES. Use them. Even on a Lower resolution screen.
There is a noticeable advantage to the 3K and 4K clarity, even on lower resolution screens.
But you MUST have the CPU grunt to take advantage of it.
At Home,
one PC I have is a low level laptop with a 1366 x 768 screen.
It can run 720p clips well. and it even runs the 1080p standing clips ok.
but a 1080p table clip with sound, it struggles with.
I can hear the sound stutter and even see it in the playback.
It can't run a 3K clip smoothly, so I don't use 3K or 4K on it.. It Can't handle them...
All too often, I read about playback issues, choppy sound, the video isn't smooth...
and then you later find out that the member
doesn't have a system capable to use the resolution of clips they are trying to use.
That is why, I recommend to use the clip resolution that best fits the Screen size.
Many Laptops, only had enough CPU performance to Support the Screen size they came with.
Trying to use a 4K clip on a 1080p laptop screen, might not give the best results.
But on the other hand, a PC or Laptop with a powerful CPU, Might be able to handle the 4K clips on a Lower resolution screen.
So while I say, Use the resolution that best fits your Screen
I really mean...
each member will have to select the clip resolution that performs best for their overall system.