Navigating through the myriad of rendering options might be daunting, but following these specific output settings will ensure your videos are both of high quality and manageable size:
Key Output Settings:
Video Codec: H264
Audio Codec: AAC (48kHz)
Video Bitrate Recommendations:
4K: 50Mbit
HD 1080p: 20Mbit
HD 720p: 15Mbit
Note: Avoid unnecessary bitrate adjustments. For instance, elevating the bitrate from 10 to 20 will not enhance a video initially set at 10.
Smartphone Shooting Tip: Always opt for horizontal shooting to prevent unsightly black lines that vertical videos produce.
Resolution and Aspect Ratio Insights:
Avoid converting 1440x1080 to 1920x1080 by merely adding black side borders. Instead, you can adjust the video by slightly cropping the top and bottom without stretching it.
Ideally, maintain a 16:9 aspect ratio, selecting “Square Pixel” and locking the aspect ratio to 16:9 for optimal future video processing.
Frames Per Second (FPS) Guidelines:
HD 1080p and 720p: Stick to 30 fps.
SD video sources: Opt for 24-25 fps.
The preferred fps also depends on the video standard: PAL (prevalent in Europe) recommends 25 fps, while NTSC typically utilizes 24 or 29 fps.
Remember, it's usually unwise to alter your frame rate/frequency significantly. It doesn’t drastically affect file size and could potentially disrupt the video quality. Stick to the aforementioned fps settings during the initial video shooting.
Quality Preservation Tip: Upping the video quality in the editing process, especially when the source video is of lower quality, can actually degrade the visual experience. Always adhere to the principle that you should not attempt to elevate the quality above what the original file was recorded in (e.g., do not choose a 20 Mbit bitrate when the source is 10 Mbit).
Following these guidelines will pave the way for videos that mesmerize your audience without straining your storage capabilities!