Youtube Ruining My Vid Quality

[NomadLad]

Hi all,

Most likely a noob question but I tried searching and couldn't find an answer.

I've finished my 1st vlog, recorded, edited and rendered in 1080p 60fps.

The video came out perfectly on my pc, I then upload it to youtube and it's horrific!!
The quality is all grainy and shit!

Please tell me there is a simple fix for this!?

How do RJ and RidingwithTom get their uploads to keep their quality?

 

[MIcruiser]

how long did you wait between upload and view? Youtube puts a low quality version up first while they process and distribute the high res version. I have seen it take a couple hours to have 1080 available as a playback quality option.

 

[NomadLad]

how long did you wait between upload and view? Youtube puts a low quality version up first while they process and distribute the high res version. I have seen it take a couple hours to have 1080 available as a playback quality option.

Thanks for the quick reply, I guess I completely jumped the gun, just checked it again and it's much better!

Got caught up in the excitement!

Sorry to the admins for the irrelevant post!

 

[MIcruiser]

We are here to help answer questions. It was not irrelevant, just rushed with excitement.

 

[SalvageSV]

Yup, YouTube takes a bit to process the HD versions of videos. Glad there isn't a real problem.

 

[DsiMoToMan]

In my initial videos I was also facing the same issues with quality. What I started doing from my 6th vlog was that I was rendering a lossless AVI format file which comes out to be huge....like 69.4 GB for 7+ minutes, and then I HandBrake-d it...started giving almost identical quality as the source footage on Youtube

 

[SalvageSV]

In my initial videos I was also facing the same issues with quality. What I started doing from my 6th vlog was that I was rendering a lossless AVI format file which comes out to be huge....like 69.4 GB for 7+ minutes, and then I HandBrake-d it...started giving almost identical quality as the source footage on Youtube

While I see how this would work, there are ways around using an uncompressed format.

When it comes to video compression, you really have to focus on the bitrate. H.264 is an awesome codec and the industry standard for the things we do. However, the output defaults for H.264 compression in most cases are in a lower bitrate. I know Premiere defaults to 10 mb/s average and 12 mb/s max for Variable Bitrate (VBR) encoding. Comparing to a "standard" GoPro camera that captures at 25 mb/s, that's basically halving the data stream and, effectively, the quality. Comparing that to a Hero 4 Black edition in Protune (recording at 60 mb/s), you're murdering the quality.

My suggestion is to use H.264, which is the native compression of most consumer action cameras, to render and be sure to use VBR compression at 20+ mb/s. Your quality issues should disappear.

 

[MotoDynsty]

I actually keep my video unlisted until youtube gets all high def options available before i make my video public. Just found out about the delay a couple weeks ago. I second mattw, h.264 has given me the quickest upload times with youtube.

 

[SighBored]

I actually keep my video unlisted until youtube gets all high def options available before i make my video public. Just found out about the delay a couple weeks ago. I second mattw, h.264 has given me the quickest upload times with youtube.

Are you saying the delay to render in higher quality on YouTube is a couple of weeks? Or you just learnt about YT taking a bit of time to render the higher quality option? LoL.

 

[SwissMotard]

30fps will give you much higher quality as 60fps is nowhere near double the bit rate on YouTube.

the more popular channels also get allocated higher bit rates on YouTube.

 

[Reize]

30fps will give you much higher quality as 60fps is nowhere near double the bit rate on YouTube.

the more popular channels also get allocated higher bit rates on YouTube.

Except that 30fps introduces gaussian motion blur to smooth out actions.

It's okay if you're filming normal slow moving scenes like a movie. But action shots need higher fps to make it clear and crisp.

Although if you intentionally film action in 30fps for stylistic purposes then it's fine. Which I sometimes do.

 

[SwissMotard]

Except that 30fps introduces gaussian motion blur to smooth out actions.

It's okay if you're filming normal slow moving scenes like a movie. But action shots need higher fps to make it clear and crisp.

Although if you intentionally film action in 30fps for stylistic purposes then it's fine. Which I sometimes do.

Anything applied to 30fps videos on YouTube is also applied to 60fps

 

[VlotoMog]

60fps makes it worse for me. I have a vlog in 60fps and it's the worst compression ever :s I don't know if it's just that vid or any future vid...but I stuck with 30 the last couple of vlogs. Might retry it soon since I have a 128gb SD card anyway.

 

[ChunksLife]

if ur patent after uploading youtube will allow it in hd just takes a bit of time after upload

 

[SalvageSV]

Anything applied to 30fps videos on YouTube is also applied to 60fps

I don't think he means YouTube applies a filter. Filming in 30 naturally blurs due to the shutter speed difference.

 

[SwissMotard]

I don't think he means YouTube applies a filter. Filming in 30 naturally blurs due to the shutter speed difference.

Ok, that I understand.

 

[Hoodie]

I laughed a little. I can so feel the excitement you must've had, and then seeing the shitty quality. Lol

 

[ZBrazil]

30fps will give you much higher quality as 60fps is nowhere near double the bit rate on YouTube.

the more popular channels also get allocated higher bit rates on YouTube.

I did not even know that YouTube does that sort of prioritization. good to know!

 

[DFG]

I would assume that this also applies to mobile uploads, right?

 

[AdydasNZ]

how long did you wait between upload and view? Youtube puts a low quality version up first while they process and distribute the high res version. I have seen it take a couple hours to have 1080 available as a playback quality option.

^^ Spot on, i bet that is the cause..