Shooting in 4K VS 1080p - Best Resolution For YouTube Videos

[@ThinkMediaTV]

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[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Hi, is it true KZbin prioritises 4K video?

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

@Đẹp trai Bồ câu Handsome Pigeon Thanks it's interesting how far urban myth gets.

[@DavidChiriboga]

So I've been recording in 4K(30frames) to be safe. Question, am I right in thinking that I'm future proofing my videos, since quality on all devices will only get better over time? Or will it never make a difference on phones and tablets? In any case, I like that my vids will have the best current quality on 4K TV's. But it does take a ton of space. Surprisingly enough, my iPad Pro can handle it well, I've editing up to 45min of 4K with two tracks with almost no hiccups. I just offload the vids to an external afterwards.

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*I shoot in 4K always but Render it to 1080 at 60 because Myself am Aware that not everyone can afford a 4K Machine BUT...rendering it down to 1080 still gives it that 4K look*

[@DavidChiriboga]

Janesly Macate Depends what editing program you’re using to render/export it... You can usually choose in the settings right before you export.

[@joeygwood]

Pro tip: Export your 1080p videos in adobe with 4k settings. KZbin will think it's a larger file and compress it less, retaining more quality. Creative Ryan did a video on this a while back.

[@AkporHari]

Hi, do you need a dedicated graphics card to do this or can any okay laptop do this?

[@joeygwood]

@@AkporHari No, you don't need a graphics card. I use software encoding to do this all the time. I'm using a 2014 Macbook Pro and a 2015 iMac.

[@JoshDisher]

I render everything at 2160 60fps regardless of the source media and your point seems to apply.

[@AkporHari]

@@joeygwood Thank you so much for your reply. I was almost breaking the bank.

[@kiwiwooq]

That makes a lot of sense

[@joshhardin666]

I recommend shooting in whatever the highest resolution the technology that you own for your workflow will allow. if you have a computer that can't handle 4k (which is fewer and farther between these days honestly, particularly with the gpu doing a ton of the encoding and decoding work now), shoot in 1080. have a camera that only shoots in 1080p? shoot in 1080p (don't bother spending a ton of cash on new equipment if what you have works fine for what you do)... HOWEVER if your camera can shoot in 4k and your computer can handle rendering these files, I strongly recommending to shoot in 4k (even if the monitor on your computer doesn't support 4k) because A. it gives you significantly higher quality output for displays that do support 4k if you target 4k exports OR if you target 1080p exports it gives you not only he ability to crop in if you choose, but it gives you the option to completely re-frame shots in post which can be super easy. in fact, one trick i learned is that if you shoot a 2-person interview wide with a 4k camera, you can cheat a little bit and get 3 seperate high quality shots out of the deal (wide, close-up person a, and close-up of person b) all without losing hardly any resolution at all if you're targeting 1080p. further if you straight-up have bad frame composition when you shoot because you don't have control of the situation (stuff like live interviews) - if you shoot it a bit wide with a 4k camera, you can totally re-frame the shot in post, linking people up on the rule of thirds lines, or taking the portion of a shot you want and putting a digital overlay, or a digital background behind them... the sky is the limit - the more resolution you have to begin with, the less you lose if you choose to re-frame... and lastly, you get significantly fewer compression artifacts when you take 4k footage and compress it down to 1080p than you do when you take 1080p footage and compress it to 1080p in your post production workflow/editing. you usually get better color rendition, and a sharper looking export when you come from a situation where you have more visual information for those compression algorithms to work with. sure, it takes more computer power to make that happen, but it looks better in the long run. Personally I just watched this video at 4k on my 40" 4k computer monitor and I really appreciate it when my favorite content creators have made the transition to 4k, but I also realize that i'm something of a minority when it comes to 4k viewership as you pointed out in the video, most people are watching at 1080p. But for those who are viewing on a large 4k screen (such as on a smart tv or using a games console or other media device, or casting from a phone to the tv, or have a large 4k computer monitor) there is significant benefit for shooting and targeting 4k. On the other hand, some of this also comes down to the type of content that you're shooting. if you're a tv show fan channel and the highest quality you can get the show in is 1080p and you're showing clips and screenshots, it doesn't really make sense to make your camera footage 4k (unless you want to re-frame) as it doesn't matter how pretty your video is if your other sources are significantly lower quality. or if you're mostly doing a small frame picture in picture with a high quality secondary source (such as a weatherperson might read a weathermap) so the content itself may dictate how you shoot. lastly and most importantly, I want to make absolutely clear that it doesn't matter what your video looks like if your audio is poor. you can shoot at 320x240 and make great content if you have a decent audio workflow (mic and dac). if people can hear you clearly with high quality and you speak well, people will readily forgive substandard looking video. some folks I watch target 720p still and their content is largely educational in nature and doesn't really need high resolution to get the point across... they have good quality microphone setups and they make fantastic content. - at any point in your media creation journey you stop and think to yourself "i've got a little bit of additional capital to invest in this venture, where should i spend it to make the most impact" - lots of people would think to upgrade to a 4k camera or a fancier camera. I say NO. instead, look at making your audio the best it can be. look at microphones, lav mics, shotgun mics, dynamic mics, stands, dacs, learn about the differences between different mic setups and find something that fits your workflow to make you and/or your guests sound awesome. following that, lighting. an old lower resolution camera (even a webcam) with great lighting is generally going to look WAY better than even a high-end professional hollywood video camera with poor lighting - and lighting is usually pretty inexpensive. - get yourself a softbox or two, or an led video light or two, learn a little bit about cinematography and different strategies to light talent. this will allow you to use the equipment you have already be it a pro movie camera, a dslr/mirrorless camera, a webcam, or even your phone more efficiently and get the best out of every shot.

[@user-ms2mr2mc3g]

the most underrated comment as of this time. Thanks for all the detail you gave!

[@filmmaker5457]

Awesome comment. Thank you for your time, Josh! Much appreciating!

[@nn-uj1iv]

yawn

[@noahhan6935]

4k is useful on 1080P or smaller resolutions screens because when you zoom in...

[@nn-uj1iv]

@@noahhan6935 nobody zooms into a video.

[@VanessaWhiteRandomNess]

I was filming EVERYTHING in 4K and literally had an epiphany one day cause I could NOT figure out why my clips were taking up so much space on my Mac. Switched to 1080 with minimal if not ANY loss in quality and increased my filming capacity and storage in my Mac. Changed my life 😂 Might seem simple to those of you who are tech savvy but for me I’m very much still learning and this was a big deal 😂 🤷‍♀️🙏 Think Media videos have been KEY in my development as a creator and I absolutely thrive with editing and filming now because of it. Thank you!! 🙏✌️💕🙌🇨🇦

[@VincitDesignCo]

That was definitely the position we were in when our new Sony Camera came in. Such huge file sizes. But! I would highly recommend grabbing a Sandisk SSD to work off of as opposed to working off of the mac. Even with smaller file sizes, video takes up a TON of space on Mac, and I was so tired of seeing "your disk is almost full" that the $80 investment for a SSD has been so amazingly worth it!

[@VanessaWhiteRandomNess]

@@VincitDesignCo wicked! Something to absolutely consider!

[@nolanmolt]

@@VincitDesignCo Yes, great suggestion!! We just did a video on a hard drive you can edit off of if you need more "computer space" and it's not expesnive!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe3YpyMo52geMk

[@thekaigons]

There’s one thing you should mention when it comes to KZbin and particularly new, small channels: you should upload in at least 1440. Why? Because only then KZbin will give you the vp9 codec which has a superior playback image quality. With 1080 you’ll only get the avc codec. Therefore it’s better to shoot 4K or upscale your 1080 footage to 1440. I wish I knew that when I started. Greetings from Germany.

[@FierceMotorworks]

Could you upload in 1080 and wait until you grow your channel and get a 4K camera before uploading in 1440 or 4k to get the codec? Can you still get KZbin to give you the codec after your channel has grown?

[@thekaigons]

@@FierceMotorworks as far as I know KZbin won’t change a codec. They only process your video once right after your upload.

[@shawneemissionwestprideband]

Interesting point - thank you!

[@capoeirask8]

I wonder if Facebook does the same thing?

[@hdkdldno]

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[@lenapetrova]

I started making videos for KZbin and as a beginner, had no idea what any of this means! Thanks for the video!👏💚💚

[@raphaelturcios5826]

Hey Lena, what do you think about subscribe to each other's channel and that way support each other? Giving shout out, tips that will us improve etc. Cheers.

[@gumel1402]

This channel is my inspiration on KZbin. I started of own channel because of their contents i used to watch

[@raphaelturcios5826]

Would you like to subscribe to each other and support each other that way with tips how to improve and give each other shout out?

[@VellB]

I love this YT channel! It has greatly reduced my learning curve with starting my channel and creating better content. 🙌🏾💪🏾 I shoot in 1080 for the smaller file size, just as you suggested. I’ve attempted creating 4K vids. But, it was maxing out my systems. Although my goal is to move into doing them more regularly as I continue to expand my systems and gear.

[@VellB]

Frames Bond Cool! Thanks for that tip! I’ll try that with my next vid.

[@DocRock]

Shoot and 4k and edit in proxy then render final cut (not the app but great app, that's what I use) in 4k.

[@Financial_Awareness]

I film in 4k via my iPhone 11 ProMax because I like to zoom in (or crop in) on myself when I make an important financial point or strategy. Great video, Nolan! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@shirleypeters]

How do you transfer your files? AirDrop? Or cable?

[@writerinrwanda]

I recently bought a 4k camera and I've been playing around. I'd love to shoot everything in 4k to make it futureproof, but the amount of storage required is just completely impractical. Plus, my home internet is pretty shonky, so uploading 4k can take years.

[@FracturedParadigms]

Today i learned the word 'Shonky'

[@prateekbhardwaj9943]

same here, 2gb for 2 min video its insane, did you got any solution? like using any free version of 4k compressor (without loosing its quality) ?

[@sonatina3]

Having only just got a decent quality secondhand camera, I'm totally excited just to be achieving 1080p for the first time :D glad to hear that it will see my through for a while now in general!

[@nolanmolt]

Definitely will!

[@MattyBoy]

Thank you for explaining thouroughly. Including the facts and statistics. This is exactly how you answer a question on KZbin.

[@HATCHLIFE1]

Another great video. We have been using all the tips you share on this channel and they are definitely helping. We just got 100 subscribers!

[@jacquiidixon3198]

Just subbed

[@HATCHLIFE1]

@@brisfitbootcamps1059 thanks for the support!

[@HATCHLIFE1]

@@jacquiidixon3198 thank you 💚

[@KanthDrRRajni]

I strongly recommend shooting in 4k ,because in few years many other cell phone brands are going to add a 4k display and so shooting in 4k would be better for now and not in the future.

[@psychologyofgrowth]

thought the same

[@TedNemeth]

QUESTION. Correct me if I’m wrong here,....but isn’t there two different codecs for KZbin videos: a higher quality and a lower quality (more compressed, lower resolution). For videos uploaded in 4K, KZbin assigns it the higher quality codec. Most screens can’t see a resolution difference between 1080p and 4K, but can definitely see the quality difference in these codecs. I know this was true last year. Has KZbin changed this? THANK YOU THINKMEDIA FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS!!! Great channel.

[@akmclemore]

4K takes so long for my computer to render that it's almost impossible lol. This is a great video! Perfect for us small youtubers

[@nolanmolt]

Thank you!!

[@EnglishWithMoe]

Yea when it comes to cropping there is definitely a difference but for a beginner go for 1080p

[@nolanmolt]

Yup!!

[@joymae]

Thanks Think Media for teaching me how to turn on the 4k settings on my iphone. I shot the fireworks the other night on my iphone on 4k and you really see the difference!!! Can't wait to add it onto my broll in the next video

[@nolanmolt]

Awesome!

[@geoffallard7718]

Yep that's where I learned it too :)

[@424Recording]

Follow up question: Does KZbin favor 4K videos over 1080p when it comes to the algorithm? Thanks for this video, Nolan. This is the definitive answer on this subject as far as I'm concerned. Cheers!

[@Postdisclosureworld]

That’s the only question to be asked IMO.

[@Annaliisalove]

I heard 4k videos are pushed out more by youtube and I have noticed that.

[@KiaraFayeTL]

Following

[@koltonbacon]

Yes they favor 4K

[@mindfulnessrelaxation4937]

Hey you. Yes you. Random person that I will never meet. I truly hope you will find happiness on life. Today is going to be a great day!😊

[@origamiboi9901]

Thank you 😊

[@celiastarot]

Thanks!!! Likewise and Happy Nee Year!

[@gabriellejoson7429]

Thanks

[@FusionSource]

Another great video, thank you for sharing. I shoot all my videos in 1080p, it is a lot easier to edit a 1080p rather than a 4K video. I have thought of 4K but it seems to work with me. I like the crop in if there is more than 1 person, so if I interview, I would probably shoot in 4K.

[@megannkids]

Self taught. Thanks for the advice/help.

[@YourStoryStudios]

Watching this on a 50" 720p plasma TV 😉 I shoot in 4k for the reframing flexibility, but I also upload 4k to KZbin as I heard KZbin prioritises 4k content and will recommend it more than a 1080p HD file. Not sure how accurate that is though!

[@424Recording]

Yeah, I've heard this, too, re: prioritizing 4K and I'm wondering about it as well

[@SteadyChillaxinASMR]

Oh wow..really?? This I didn't know and I'm now very very curious!!!

[@VincitDesignCo]

I've also heard the prioritizing 4K content theory, and just with my small channel starting in March, our 4K videos are technically viewed moreso than the ones that are 2k or lower. (also 2k is an option vs 1080 or 4k).

[@SteadyChillaxinASMR]

Oh Wow..I had No Idea that was even a factor!! So crazy, I would've never thought. I'm experimenting and trying it out..LOL! Thank you so much for this info!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@YourStoryStudios]

I've heard some creators shoot in 1080p and then export a 4k video to upload to KZbin. KZbin registers it as a 4k video and if it does prioritise 4k content will push it out the same, even though you recorded in 1080p. You won't have the same 4k quality, but honestly most people won't see the difference if they are watching on their phone or just streaming it in 1080p anyway.

[@magnoliahillmedia948]

1080P for all of the reasons you gave. Tbanks!

[@Cymerica]

This channel gives me so much inspiration 😂

[@LifeinLasVegas]

1080p is a time saver rather than waiting til Tuesday to render in 4k.

[@ATravelingAddictSolo]

That's what I do.

[@nolanmolt]

True, haha

[@wilmerumana7985]

@@nolanmolt Can I shoot the videos on 4K and then use a laptop that just have a screen resolution of 1920×1080? Will I be able to upload my videos on youtube? Sorry for my English bro, trying my best. Thanks in advance.

[@4seeableTV]

But even when you're waiting, people will still get to see a 1080 version in the meantime.

[@KeithsTVHD1]

lol True

[@MoonSpeaksTV]

I usually film in 4K but after I’ve edited and exported my project I export it in 1080. Faster to save on my iPhone and faster to Upload to KZbin .

[@raphaelturcios5826]

Hey MoonSpeakers, as new in KZbin and needing subscribers what do you think about subscribe to each other's channel and that way support each other? Giving shout out, tips that will us improve etc. Cheers.

[@TravelwithJames]

@@raphaelturcios5826 Done bro

[@hummingbirdbeau581]

This 👏

[@DefamsTV]

What bitrate?

[@MoonSpeaksTV]

@@DefamsTV 4k 60fps is what I record in and then export it in 1080p 60fps

[@SadiaKhanKasas]

Thanks , bro for this beautiful explanation!

[@ScentsofStyle99]

I'm here because I'm 56, bought a new camera that has 4k capability and just filmed myself and I look much older. I'm already old for my genre and shooting in 4k would really hurt my viewership. This was incredibly helpful.

[@justafrenchkidtryingtospea9462]

What

[@vacationer-3976]

Cropping the video in 1080p vs 4K was really a good tip!! Thanks. 👍🏻

[@DirtyShoesAdventures]

Never really thought about popping in and keeping good resolution. Really didn't figure there would be a lot of differenece. However I now see a good reason to shoot in 4k. Very good tip there. I generally shoot in 1080. Thanks for sharing!

[@TravelalongNZ]

Very clear and precise. Thank you.

[@RuffnItOutdoors]

Great tip thank you I’ll start shooting in 1080 as opposed to 4K. I had no idea and am a noob so didn’t understand the difference honestly

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Good video! Thanks for your help!

[@og_maziobaby]

You are the man💪 You inspire us to be on KZbin 🔐Thanks for all the advice and now we going to just post videos and go for it 💪

[@vusimuzivm]

Dude, your intro clip is dope🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤛🤛🤛🤛🤛🤛🤛dont change it

[@awoodswalkphotography]

Short, sweet, and super detailed! Awesome stuff!

[@tommassey9390]

A very helpful video for beginners who just have no idea what makes the difference and paying a lot of money for equipment, what is not necessary ;) Well done! - THINK AGAIN!

[@luluskitchen8746]

I’m shooting with 1080 but I’m still new to KZbin just started a month ago maybe when I get better equipment I’ll start using 4K Thanks for this great video

[@raphaelturcios5826]

Hey Lulu's, what do you think about subscribe to each other's channel and that way support each other? Giving shout out, tips that will us improve etc. Cheers.

[@Clintboyd]

Definitely something to THINK about.

[@beverlymutirua1656]

Think media here helping us all out.

[@raphaelturcios5826]

Hey Beverly, as new in KZbin what do you think about subscribe to each other's channel and that way support each other? Giving shout out, tips that will us improve etc. Cheers.

[@FriendlyWire]

2:14 How does that make sense? The 4K video has four times the amount of pixels as compared to 1080p, so how can the file size be only 2x bigger? If the 1080p file is 117MB then the 4K file should be around 4 x 117MB = 468MB, right? I think you are using different codecs for your two examples, so the numbers don't really make sense. What am I missing? :)

[@antoniocoutinho511]

Very wise your recommendation, have a nice day and stay safe.

[@nolanmolt]

Thanks, you too!

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

I just upgraded my 7ti to a 90D to shoot everything in 4K. I believe subs want the better quality and KZbin promotes it more.

[@Liowen]

The absolute best resolution for KZbin, and the is going to be controversial, is whatever your camera can film in it, if the highest your camera can get is 1080p then that is the "best" resolution for KZbin for you. If you are mixing landscape and talking head into one video then, more of a personal choice, down mix the higher resolution to the lower one. Basically take a 4K landscape with 1080p talking head make it all 1080p, this will give you the best talking head and a really clean landscape shot since there will be more pixels.

[@nolanmolt]

Ya, use what you have! Its important to know what happens when you shoot in high resolutions though (quality, storage space, price, etc.) which you seem to know!! Thanks for the comment!

[@Liowen]

I had been using an old GoPro 3 White in combo with a Nikon S6600 for a very long time and just recently upgraded to an Osmo Action. There is a noticeable quality change for sure but there was the cost and limitations of what I can and can't do in rendering now, let alone limitations to where I can record due to heat and other things happening now.

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

I've been doing 1080 vids on youtube for years, I finally decided to up my game so I shot my current video in 4k, I also bought a Rode wireless me....as my audio sucks. Anyway I'm currently editing the footage, my conclusion is the new mic is a game changer for me I love it, but the 4k on my macbook is painfully slow to edit and render so from now on I'm back to 1080. With average views in the hundreds occasionally thousands I don't think the other 7 plus billion on the planet will care. Great episode thanks for this.

[@MKamTech]

SHOOT in 4K, you can always upload in 1080p when needed!!! 🔥

[@raymanmufasa]

With the a7siii we have to buy a special memory card and reader. Stuck in two minds now

[@raymanmufasa]

Also what will be the benefits of this?

[@GuitarJams-zs7yf]

I am just starting out in the video and editing world. I would think 4k would be best if you want to zoom in on videos during editing. I think the quality of the video would be better.

[@aaliabushra4437]

Thank you very much for your guidance😊🤗 Love from Malaysia❤❤

[@KairaClasses]

Great video, you are helping many youtubers to make quality videos 🤘

[@Crazyneo2917]

Thank you. After a year of shooting in 4k, now i will shoot in 1080p

[@SHAWthing]

4K is the future though so it's best to get used to shooting and editing in 4K right now so you're way ahead of the game when the time comes. We just upgraded our KZbin gear to 4K with the Canon M6 Mark ii so we're definitely excited to start vlogging in 4K!

[@raphaelturcios5826]

Hey shawthing, as new in KZbin what do you think about subscribe to each other's channel and that way support each other? Giving shout out, tips that will us improve etc. Cheers.

[@SHAWthing]

Raphael Turcios you should subscribe to someone’s channel if you really love their content, want to support and keep up to date on their new videos. You should never just swap subscribers as it’s against YT T&C.

[@raphaelturcios5826]

@@SHAWthing I respect that, but youtubers can work together. Cheers.

[@DavidChiriboga]

So I've been recording in 4K to be safe. Question, am I right in thinking that I'm future proofing my videos, since quality on all devices will only get better over time? Or will it never make a difference on phones and tablets? In any case, I like that my vids will have the best current quality on 4K TV's. But it does take a ton of space. Surprisingly enough, my iPad Pro can handle it well, I've editing up to 45min of 4K with two tracks with almost no hiccups. I just offload the vids to an external afterwards.

[@isuruaravinda9651]

Great answer for my SD problem 😁😃

[@embracingeverydayrealities3429]

You answered my question about 1080 and 4K, and now I am going to switch back to 1080, lol! I am a two week KZbinr and I am trying to learn so I can be effective. Thanks for good content!

[@theselflovegarden]

wow. exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[@calimelylifestylefashionbe9726]

I’ve been shooting in 4K! Great advice. Thank you!!

[@BorkBrand]

You convinced me. This video made the topic very understandable, thank you.

[@MaskedMarble]

Many phones now have 4k screens and you can absolutely tell the difference.

[@jimmysmusicreactions7030]

Excellent video!;Thank you! Subbed!🎉🔥❤️

[@Moto_Blog]

Short, factual and to the point. Thank you for this video. Greetings from Germany ⬛🟥🟨 (filming in 1080)

[@SuzySaidlerDan]

Hey I am a new KZbin-er and at the beginning I was hesitating how to have proper, good quality viewing experience. I am shooting at 1080. Thanks for the explanation 😊

[@raphaelturcios5826]

Hey Suzy, what do you think about subscribe to each other's channel and that way support each other? Giving shout out, tips that will us improve etc. Cheers.

[@veerharjitsingh159]

ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਵੀਰੇ Thanks a lot bro ..

[@eliotcsapo]

Thx first Guy I clicked on. Great help.

[@Prazturquoise]

100% informative and realistic video. keep on uploading. good work.

[@raphaelturcios5826]

Hey Praz, as new in KZbin what do you think about subscribe to each other's channel and that way support each other? Giving shout out, tips that will us improve etc. Cheers.

[@mojonatural]

Great to know! The statistics really helped me see 1080 is the best bet! I watch on my tv but not too many do this. Thanks. Great content as always!!

[@alchepske]

Thank you! That was really useful!

[@EM-cp9ok]

What a great truthful answer! Just starting out, thank you for advice.

[@CabinFeverCookin]

Thanks, I just started my channel back in April shooting 1080p but quickly switched to 4K for editing and for the long term strategy when most phones will have 4K screens. Thoughts?

[@raphaelturcios5826]

Hey Cabin, what do you think about subscribe to each other's channel and that way support each other? Giving shout out, tips that will us improve etc. Cheers.

[@nolanmolt]

If you CAN shoot and edit in 4k, than do it. Watch the video at 03:00 again for my thoughts!

[@CabinFeverCookin]

Raphael Turcios You got it. Barbados looks beautiful.

[@CabinFeverCookin]

Nolan Molt Thank You. I’ll rewatch that section. Keep the good content coming. I’ve learned a ton from Think Media. Thanks.

[@ayushdaas]

Thanks sir I'm from India ❤

[@Dipeh918]

Thank you so much, this really helped me! Becuase Its just a hobby for me, and now Im sure, that Im not doing anything wrong❤❤

[@CharlieAshman]

Wow!!! I was thinking hardly about this today and needed something to explain it to me!!! Thanks so much Nolan!!!!! Love the background!❤❤👍🏼👍🏼🤣🤣🤣

[@thegrdbroadcast8277]

Nolan!! This was super helpful! Thank you so much.

[@fastlearners]

I’m really loving Nolan’s videos 😊 I’ve been shooting in 1080 because most of my audience watches on their phone as well

[@anneshan34]

Thank you for sharing Nolan & Think media

[@InfinityShotsRealty]

Awesome video! Thanks! So when uploading in 1080 vs 4K to KZbin, does KZbin compress your files differently and does that affect image quality? I feel like sometimes I upload 1080p however it looks sharper on my computer vs online on KZbin...not sure if my comment makes sense. 😅

[@ItsFishh]

Love the content, gotta new subscriber ❤️

[@Chisgule]

I noticed this video is 2 years old - a lot can change in that amount of time. Is your guidance the same? Could be worth an updated/sequel video

[@FashionWithPurpose]

Thanks for the Clarity👍🏻

[@evan.snider]

Thanks for the video man!

[@celiastarot]

Ohhhhhhh so so so insightful thank you!!!!

[@razabadass]

Thank you for the beginner friendly 1080pm recommendation! I’m a beginner feeling person and have started on 720p using my iPhone, Raza :)

[@businessoutsidethelines]

I saw a video a few weeks ago. It was suggested if you're just talking into a camera, shoot in 1080p, render and upload in 4K. If you upload in 4K and KZbin crunches it to 1080p, you get a higher quality of video than if you upload as native 1080p.

[@WineWorldTV]

I currently shoot in 4k and export to 1080. I don't use the crop feature very often, but I do prefer the overall look. I switched to 4k full time in the last year or so with the previous 9-10 years being 1080. Just about 57% of my views are on a mobile device, about 30% on a computer, and the rest on a TV or a device connected to a TV.

[@mraouf7806]

This was an excellent explanation! Thank you!!

[@mackenziemill]

I will have to check if my Cannon 70D shoots in 4k? Great to know, I have been struggling with memory and tech issues. I need to switch to 1080 for now.

[@MrGuitarist9891]

If your computer is not powerful enough to edit a 4k video, you can use proxy media to edit the video and only go back to 4k resolution before export. I use Final cut pro, (I am sure other video editors have that feature as well), always shoot in 4k, edit with proxy media ( all the edits are simultaneously done to the 4k video) and then export 2 versions - one in 4k and one in 1080.

[@maverick8348]

Why do you export in 4K and 1080p. Why not just export in 4K?

[@MrGuitarist9891]

@@maverick8348 Because my display is 1080max. I use a 4k version for future proof only. Just in case I dont want to post a resolution I cant actually see or double check.

[@JoannaWeaver]

We need an updated video, Nolan! Thanks.

[@mostafabader1609]

Thank you this video helped me alot I was so confused

[@foodie1945]

What 1080 frame should I choice 24 30 60 frames per second thanks ?

[@CinomadiaFilms]

Definitely pros and cons to both 1080p and 4K. Also, nice job on that thumbnail, Think Media. 💯

[@hannatrucks]

Thank you so much! Have a nice day!

[@miguelpublicidad]

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[@ScullyPop]

Thus is a great explanation of camera settings.

[@TSGEnt]

Great topic. 4K is useful as a production tool. If you know how to use it that way and you have the drive space and computing power to process it, it can be helpful. Delivery however is another thing. Did you know, much of broadcast TV is still 720p, and at best, are at 1080i? That's "i" (interlaced) as opposed to "p" (progressive). Is 4k emerging? Yes. Why? consumer demand brought on by marketing. Did you know your eyes can't even resolve 4K? The reason 1080 was developed was it was the max most eyes could resolve with a displayed 16:9 aspect ratio and a distance that your brain could comfortably process the image, including the periphery. There is a science behind it. Your eyes can't resolve 2.1 megapixels (1920 pixels by 1080 lines) at the appropriate viewing distance/angle. Now if you got in 4X closer than the recommended distance, you could see the pixels. That's where 4k can help. However at 4X as close you are leaving 3/4s of the screen ostensibly unviewable because it is out of your viewing periphery.

[@JeffWybo]

I have no idea what I’m shooting in ... 😂

[@4dayc]

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[@johndeggendorf7826]

....comment of the day!

[@JeffWybo]

John Deggendorf 😂😂

[@td9429]

I appreciate you Jeff! 🤣

[@nolanmolt]

Haha, no worries! If you hit the "info" button on your camera you may find it on your camera LCD. Or you can hop into your setting to check it out and change it!

[@BrianMakesFilms]

I shoot in 1080p for all talking head stuff, mainly 'cause the files are so much smaller and easier to edit. But for fancier productions, short films etc. I shoot in 4k. Sometimes I'll still export in 1080p, but I'll also shoot those in 4k. So....both.

[@jorvenpalaran4080]

I learn most this channel.

[@TheNextAdventureWeTri]

Great explanation of 1080 vs 4k! I just got 100 subscribers. Thanks for the help!

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