Presets question

Hi all,
just wondered what would be the best way to handle this scenario:
I have a large number of files and i want to create a watch folder to batch convert them to mp4. This seems straightforward enough : but they are all different aspects and i want them to maintain them. it seems to me that creating a watch folder i have to specify the file size - 1920 x 1080 e.g which will then not work well for a 4:3 video
is it possible to make sizing dynamic
thanks
Matt

I created my own. Dunno if there's supposed to be one built-in with the app, I changed it months ago.
Options lets you select all the settings you need and at the bottom of that window is a SAVE button.
It's similar to creating render or output templates in AE.
Oh, just wandered over the prefs settings, see Output, show EXPORT PRESETS.
Umm always check the online help, too for stuff like this where you think you've been screwed.
bogiesan
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