Video Frame Rate, Bitrate, & Resolution MADE SIMPLE

Quick "fasterclass" breakdown of video resolution, video framerate, video bitrate, and color depth, so you know what all those things mean and how they play together.
Bonus: I don't think I take a breath in this entire video.
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[@RealJamesArcher]

I created this video by request. What other topics do you want to learn about? 😄

[@knowledgeseeker83]

cbr and vbr

[@danieldengL4R]

If you are editing a video & you want to maintain the original quality of the raw footage in the output video, what do you keep constant? - the frame rates? bitrates? resolution? or all of them?

[@RealJamesArcher]

@@danieldengL4R Ideally, all of them -- however, it's important to remember that quality comes with diminishing returns; i.e., you can have a slightly lower-quality video that's 10 times easier to work with, and nobody would be able to tell the difference between it and the original.

[@jg7731]

First, thank you for the insightful video I've learned a lot!! Now I'm curious as to what you recommend in regards to webcams? Resolution vs frame rate and the practicality of using a higher resolution vs higher frame rate or both? I need to buy a lot of them for the office and your recommendation would mean a lot! Thanks again for the great content! Great delivery, straight to the point with no extra fluff it didn't feel like watching an 11 minute clip. =awesome!

[@gbriceno]

Explaining how the digital media is captured from the real world by the image sensor to be stored as digital content that leads into this video where you explain Video Frame rate, bitrate and resolution.

[@artieshell9205]

Finally. Someone “just explained it”. Rather than dancing around half of the details. Thanks!

[@mmwosu]

1000% agreed!

[@salmansadjadi]

fr tho

[@noisemakersmediatv5027]

3min into the video i was like "Where have you been my entire life"

[@InfluentialPMO]

Outstanding work James. You’ve delivered a whole text book of video information in an easy to consume manner, with great value to any creator. Well done.

[@RealJamesArcher]

Thank you!

[@wildwoodtop]

Agrees with Influential! 🤟

[@gregstotts1638]

I completely agree. We'll done!

[@markgilder9990]

After watching this, I a subscriber. Very informative.

[@FlightPatternPictures]

I think you’re the first person to ever help me understand bitrate. It was always just a “higher means better” thing to me, but hearing you actually explain it is gonna help me so much in the future. Awesome video.

[@RealJamesArcher]

Thank you! Glad it helped!

[@robertgodburn5353]

The best, simplest explanation I’ve seen on this topic. Clear and straightforward. Thanks.

[@destiel_wings]

Thank you SO MUCH for this!!!! I've been struggling to understand this exact information in simple terms and how to put it into practice for days with no success and you've made it so clear and basically answered all the doubts I had been asking myself. I'm virtually hugging you!

[@DungarooTV]

You have simplified these areas in a 11 minute video that some 40 minute videos would struggle to clearly explain. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@Melon623]

This was a very clear, concise and informative video. Very well done, James. Thanks!

[@YawBaahBarima]

By far the most engaging and educative video i have watched here on youtube. Thanks James

[@phila3884]

That was the clearest explanation of the most common video formats and shooting modes that I've seen. I've been playing with video for years, 360, 3D even, and I had a general idea of why people harp on certain broadcast frame rates, what this "cinematic" look really means etc. Bit rates always confused me- and still does to some extent-but your example of shooting at lower res and outputting at max bitrate helps! Good luck with the channel.

[@Vanikmobile]

You can tell the quality of a video by the comments. I'm in agreement with everyone else, you knocked this out of the park. Great video.

[@mmwosu]

I’m only half way through the video and am already impressed by the clarity of explanation and well-placed examples. An excellent resource. Thank you for making it easy for a beginner!

[@MacOSTen]

I’ve just come across your channel as I’m a video beginner. Man, these “old” explanation vids are awesome for people like me. I actually understand how you put it across. Thanks.

[@robsonfotofilme]

Very well explained. Simple and straightforward. Unfortunately, I only discovered this video today. I'm going to totally change the way I work. Thank you, James!

[@aneeshmuralidharan]

High quality, concise, simple, to-the-point, and friendly! Very well done sir! This video is not just informative, it's inspirational on so many levels. Thank you!

[@AK-vk8uj]

Thank you. Most meaningful video on YT on the topic. Your channel is severely underrated. But I'm confident that, when the time comes your channel will boost like a rocket 🚀

[@robinthesky6728]

Amazing video thank you. I kept this in my watch later for a month or two because I knew it was important, and I’m glad I finally watched.

[@NarcissisticAbuseHealing]

This was the best and easiest to understand explanation I have found from several videos. Also no time wasting but straight to the point. Appreciate it.

[@webig7311]

I appreciate how there’s no ads, thanks.

[@mirageleung1575]

I'm always so impressed by the content makers out there. This is fantastic, thank you

[@karikaru]

One of the few KZbin videos I've ever watched where I feel like none of my time was wasted. Very clean professional presentation 👍

[@357Franknitty]

Watching this video right now as I am learning the fundamentals of cameras for my job and Mr Archer you are TOP NOTCH at breaking this down in terms of simple education for the unexperienced! 💪🏾

[@DebbieHardingPastelTapas]

Wow! This is awesome. I have never run into such a thorough and logically laid out explanation of all these things. All this has been a mystery to me for the past year and a half as I have been creating my KZbin videos. You have taken the mystery out of it! Thank you for creating this video. I am going to share it with folks. Also, I have subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to your other videos.

[@RealJamesArcher]

Thanks for the feedback, Debbie!

[@taylorsmithmedia]

Instant subscribe. This is so concise and clear and easy to understand. Cannot wait to watch your channel explode!

[@prsearls]

Wow, thanks for this! I'm new at video and you really cleared up a lot of questions I have about what these terms mean and how to set my camera's settings. I'll watch this several more times to absorb all this good information.

[@jradamo]

Excellent video. You are giving a lot of good info yet making it easy for the average person to grasp. I'll be looking for more of your videos to watch.

[@lstrk4390]

This is the most concise video talking about this themes I've seen in months, I loved how you actually explain the connections between the three concepts, I missed temporal and spatial compression methods though

[@Mocorn]

Interesting. Am I correct in assuming that temporal compression deals with taking the frames before and after into account rather than just frame by frame?

[@prepetually-exploding-mind]

Thank you for this ultra practical video. I am a total camera nerd but when it comes to video I just need to record a vlog and this gives just enough info 👌

[@ShakerHikes]

The absolutely best video I found that describes this subject in easy to understand terms. Thank you so much!

[@darth_fishious4071]

I knew nothing about anything that comes to video editing/recording, and I always hear about this kind of stuff with with channels like "slow-mo guys" but after seeing this I feel like I have so much better appreciation for the kind of stuff that video nerds do. Thanks!

[@pg9193]

exactly the lesson I was looking for, much appreciated, James. insanely helpful, and then some. thank you

[@when-deh]

This is great and I'm so happy I found it. Finding the 'balance' has been challenging and this just pointed me in the right direction. Thank you!

[@zoem5740]

def the best explanation found on internet! thanks so much. amazing job!

[@emilymacdoanald6915]

WOW!..BEST Explanation of ALL the KZbin Video's.. THANK You

[@dragline.]

One of the most concise informational videos I've seen on the internet. Thank you.

[@SouthernDigital]

This was super helpful and taught me things I didn't even know I needed to know. Thank you! 👏

[@dragomarz]

This was brilliant. Short, easy, understandable and detailed enough. Thank you!

[@Tommyt14]

This is a terrific explanation. Thorough and succinct. Well done and thank you!

[@photechvideo]

Absolutely superb video and explanation James. You are an excellent teacher. I knew all the information which you gave but I watched the video from start to finish as I was captivated by the clear way which you explained everything. Congratulations James. Keep up the good work. Best wishes. Andy

[@teatimeprod]

Really nicely explained James. Nice to see a presenter who can deliver a non-boring, very informative and accurate information in such a clear way, without talking at a speed of one million words per minute and no nasty jumpcuts!

[@sjcproductionsandmedia]

The pace in which he explains this is perfect for those in the back!

[@jamesclark1152]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and understanding of this subject James. You have explained the subject in a Clear, concise and excellent way. Well done thanks - James

[@Isaypreach]

Yoooo the way u ended the video. Bravo 👏 👏 👏 bro. Damn man. Thank u for taking out the fluff on entry and exit. It was refreshing bro. Thanks and dope work

[@paulwharton1850]

Very good - I learnt a lot. Many thanks.....all the way from London !

[@iriniseresli]

PERFECT TUTORIAL!👌 Thank you so much! 🙏You answered ALL my questions!

[@melg1372]

Phenomenal video. Unbelievable breakdowns, and clarity on the relationships between these items. Thank you.

[@RealJamesArcher]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Yorkshirewild]

One of the best explanations Iv'e ever seen, thank you so much.

[@gimax4689]

What a fantastic video! Crystal clear explanation. So helpful!

[@BobbyInBlue]

Awesome video! Clear and concise! Dig your ability to deliver so much content in such a great way!

[@sergengozcu]

Amazing Video. Straight to the Point. Thank you. Keep it up👍🏼

[@raydog2055]

Wow! This was so informative and the best explanation I’ve seen yet! Thank you so much for this. Great work 👍🏽

[@purplecrayon7281]

Best explanation of everything I was curious about, especially the part about color depth.

[@CreativeIsolation]

Woh, that was a quick ending, which I’m sure a lot of people appreciate very much. All fat trimmed on this vid, as it were. I didn’t get a chance to comment or like it though. Had to come back to it so here I am. Thanks for the explanation. I partially understood a lot of this stuff. I feel like I grasp it a lot better now, and why making these decisions is a balancing act. Like your format and giving context to the topics is extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@RealJamesArcher]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! If there are other topics that it would be helpful for me to cover, just let me know!

[@freshmen_films]

You have earned yourself a follower. Outstanding!!

[@biaiica350]

Thank you for this great video, you're the first making sence of all the settings!

[@HumbleHurricane]

Excellent breakdown. I'm a returning video editor that will be jumping into live streaming on Twitch very soon so this was an absolutely valuable source of information for me. Thank you very much 🙏🏿

[@hillcrestvideoprod1]

James! What a great video! I am 72yo and a video professional all my adult life. This is basic info that all photo/videographers should know and understand. I am a subscriber! Thank you!

[@EagleEye-ug8qw]

very helpful video man...... very nicely explained. Keep up the good work and Thanks for sharing info.

[@shame1]

Outstandingly simple, helpful and easy to understand video! I’m new to your channel but I’m definitely subscribing rn Thank you!

[@rachelazzopardicarbonese4703]

amazing video. I learned loads more in 10 minutes than I learned in scores of other videos.

[@Mindfulmediaa]

I rarely comment on videos because I’m too lazy but my friend this video was outstanding and I want to sincerely thank you. I searched google for hours to only have my questions answered by you in 11 minutes. Great job on this, thank you!

[@RealJamesArcher]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@tim5224]

Just wanted to leave some appreciation. This helped me so much with understanding the subjects! Thank you🔥

[@RealJamesArcher]

Glad it was helpful!

[@londonztoa6359]

Good, solid, tech info. How refreshing. Thanks James.

[@slicee_of_life]

This was so well executed, taught so effortlessly 🤗 thank you so much for making this 🌟

[@anupsaha8175]

Your tutorials are appreciated. You explain everytNice tutorialng so simply and show the fundantals of producing. Many people and myself thank

[@HarryNeelam]

James, thank you very much for that absolutely brilliant masterclass in 11 minutes! I knew a lot of it and didn't think I could sit as engrossed as I was - you are a great educator. Just subscribed for more ;-)

[@RealJamesArcher]

Thanks, Harry!

[@MickeyYT]

One of the best. Nicely summarized 👌🏻 👌🏻

[@runwiththerunners8152]

This was great. I will need to listen another 3 or 4 times to really grasp it but I certainly feel better. Well explained. Thank you.

[@MyNoctis]

Well, just wanted to say the following the amount of useful information presented here is outstanding You earned a like and a new sub you are one of the best teacher that I saw, thank you and have a nice day

[@OFOffroad]

By reading the comments I can see that there are a lot of people in my boat. Pretty much clueless. Thank you for explaining things in a language that I can understand. Great Job!

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

Super helpful and directly to the point. I appreciate your knowledge and for sharing your experiences. I'm just starting out and this was super helpful. God bless ya. 💯

[@davidpontonWA]

Awesome summery. Great info and I find your rate of delivery excellent. Thanks.

[@AlstonEnt]

Thank you so much. Clear concise and still in depth!

[@rochellew.40]

Thank you for breaking this down the way you did. It really helps me understand the video concepts much better! I have to rewatch to take notes!

[@RealJamesArcher]

Glad to hear it helped!

[@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579]

Thanks for your description. It helps me to decide what settings to use.

[@SpencerFinlinson]

Wow…. Your explanation was nail meets hammer. Nailed it! Thank you for providing value and creating for your audience like me.

[@cupiddstunt]

Absolutely first class passage of information, simple, clean, clear, concise (no I did not aim for alliteration) delivery. To put you in the picture I am an old (mid 70’s) man with failing hearing (industrial deafness), but was able to hear, comprehend and stay to the end of the video without any undue stress or strain. Your enunciation 10/10, pronunciation 9/10 as I was born and reared in the UK but still found your ability to not mangle the grammar was quite impressive. My ears kind of tell me Canadian more that actually full blown USA, but regardless I have subscribed.

[@RELATE-TABLES]

A lot of value packed in one video! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@EdCardinal-MindThump]

Thanks for this very straightforward, easy to understand explanation!

[@jasminmalik3287]

This is the BEST video I have seen on this topic.....THANK YOU!

[@RealJamesArcher]

Thanks for the feedback, Jasmin!

[@gametimestudios4503]

Thank you so much, I needed to understand bitrate because on my channel my video quality was garbage, and then was I saw that my bitrate was 4mbps and I was recording on 1080p, I changed it and now I’m about to go try it, I love people who explain things simply, .😊👍

[@RFVisionary]

👍🏻 Great! Compact knowledge, explained quickly and without fluff, very competent! I now have a much better understanding of the technical fundamentals of video-creating and -editing. Thank you. My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@jeanp.5929]

Me, a random name on the internet writing a comment on your video's comment section really liked your video. Thank you very much for this. I didn't even know I needed it.

[@RealJamesArcher]

Thanks, Jean!

[@Crashoverride1234]

Wow, you made that so easy to understand! Thank you mate!

[@platedpalate]

Great video James! I'm a newbie to making YT videos and this was super helpful ~ very clear & concise 👍

[@amirbaer]

Wow, this video was a delight! Thank you so much.

[@petsontherocks]

Thank you very much. I'm into video making as a hobby and I mostly knew all of this already but it was extremely helpful to relearn in this way.

[@michelle48]

I'm new to editing and this was so helpful!! Clear, concise, and easy to follow. Thank you so so much!!

[@RealJamesArcher]

I'm glad to hear it! Editing is a blast once you get the hang of it. Let me know if there are any other specific topics it would be helpful for me to cover!

[@tims728]

Excellent thanks for the info. That was great, the end though, I thought I'd lost internet haha, you left me wanting more.....cheers 🇦🇺😉

[@adilsayeedofficial]

Wow. James, I normally can't watch technical videos for too long (in the past, when I had a dslr camera, and all the videos I watched about resolution and frame rate couldn't keep my attention). But YOUR video here was so well-explained and, weirdly, engaging for a non-technical person like me. Thank you! I hope you're always motivated to make such videos, but in case you ever doubt yourself, just come back to see all the comments you've gotten. Yes, we all are technical dummies, and however much you decide to teach us per video, just know that it's enough :)

[@RealJamesArcher]

Thank you, Adil! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. It makes a difference!

[@mlp4apc]

Lot of information but clearly explained. Thank you for this video.

[@MrTidx90]

Best video I've seen on this. Thank you!

[@Brad_Whitley]

This was an amazing video for a newbie like me. Thank you so much!

[@SimUKReviews]

I didn't learn anything I didn't know already here, but Kudos, because I watched the whole thing and felt it was excellently written and edited. Good video +1

[@RichardBejtlich]

I’m new to video production and this explanation is masterful. Thank you. 🙏

[@AlexandraLaliberte-ru8ev]

brilliant video! Super easy to understand. thank you.

[@pixeltechmedia]

Thank you so much james you are one of the best educator online much love from India

[@nsharma99]

Fantastic job James I wish your channel much success

[@FabiMadeup]

I finally understand bit rate, thank you!! Excellent video 😃

[@KTHKUHNKK]

I love this video you created on this subject. I've watched it several times even as a refresher it is great. Keith