Is it possible to record at a lower bitrate in 4K on a GH4? at DVinfo.net

Christian Brown · March 1st, 2016, 10:11 AM

I have several Lumix GH4 cameras which I use to record classical and jazz concerts. I record at 4K 100Mbps, IPB compression, and I end each concert with ~80GB per camera.

All my projects are destined for web or DVD, and I would prefer to record at ~50Mbmps. On our Canon rig, we can use Magic Lantern to select our preferred bitrate (sort of), so that we can keep the transfer/editing/processing workflow as efficient as we need.

**Is it possible to record at a lower bitrate in 4K on a GH4?**

Thank you.

Noa Put · March 1st, 2016, 01:29 PM

Only in HD modes you have different bitrate choices and since as far as I know no hack exists for the GH4 then, no, you can't choose a lower bitrate.

March 1st, 2016, 10:11 AM	#1
Christian Brown Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 194	Is it possible to record at a lower bitrate in 4K on a GH4? I have several Lumix GH4 cameras which I use to record classical and jazz concerts. I record at 4K 100Mbps, IPB compression, and I end each concert with ~80GB per camera. All my projects are destined for web or DVD, and I would prefer to record at ~50Mbmps. On our Canon rig, we can use Magic Lantern to select our preferred bitrate (sort of), so that we can keep the transfer/editing/processing workflow as efficient as we need. Is it possible to record at a lower bitrate in 4K on a GH4? Thank you. __________________ http://artslaureate.com/, http://facebook.com/ArtsLaureate http://www.christianamonson.com/

March 1st, 2016, 01:29 PM	#2
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: Is it possible to record at a lower bitrate in 4K on a GH4? Only in HD modes you have different bitrate choices and since as far as I know no hack exists for the GH4 then, no, you can't choose a lower bitrate.