16:9 Thumbnails

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liamc
#305231
Jul 15, 2019 at 10:03 pm

Hey Guys,

I am creating a video aggragtion site that pulls in YouTube videos. I am using a plugin called WordPress Video robot. It pulls in the videos and created a series of thumbnails.

However the standard box sizes of ‘Big Grid 1’ and ‘Block 15’ do not have the 16:9 aspect ratio of the imported videos so the thumbnail is clipped. Please see attached image.

https://imgur.com/glsVuE9

My question is, is it possible to adjust the size of the content block to match the 16:9 ratio?

If not is there an alternative I can explore which would say resize the thumbnail.

I have read some threads from the past but cannot seem to narrow down an answer.

Thanks for your time.
Liam

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Simion C.
#305302
Jul 16, 2019 at 11:00 am

Hi,

The default blocks and grids are predefined, meaning that their layout cannot be changed.

However flex blocks and grids have such options, for example flex block 1 has the 16:9 format in the pre-made style presetss – http://prntscr.com/ofmsdj

But you can also use the image settings to set custom sizes if needed
– http://prntscr.com/ofmsu0
So flex blocks and grids have many more design and layout options than the predefined ones. You could experiment with them.

Also check the designs created by us here – https://cloud.tagdiv.com/#/load/Blocks
These can be imported with the cloud library plugin – https://forum.tagdiv.com/tagdiv-cloud-library-plugin/

Please let me know if you have more questions.
Thanks

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liamc
#305998
Jul 21, 2019 at 5:54 am

Hi Simion,

Thank you so much for your time. Wonderful advice and yes I have used Flex Block 1 and now have the desired result. I must of overlooked this block.

Thanks again
Liam

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