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Matthew Amirkhani · March 24th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Hi All,

Will someone please tell me as how can I achieve the best quality output for youtube and web base?

Thanks
Matthew

Dror Levi · March 24th, 2009, 12:50 PM

For SDV or HDV?

Mike Kujbida · March 24th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Check out the Best Render for Youtube HD in Vegas thread for some ideas.
Douglas Spotted Eagle mentions a tutorial on the VASST site that should help too.

Giroud Francois · March 24th, 2009, 04:13 PM

you need to follow several basic rules.

1) resize your video to final width and height.

Youtube and other are displaying video almost always the same, so there is no need to provide a big sized video. It will be resized anyway, with no control over that step, since it takes place in their server. And the upload process will go faster and you will get more bytes to give to quality versus size. Make an uncompressed export of your movie and resize with virtualdub (on PC) for example.

2) Apply de-noising filter. Noise could not be visible while still present. De-noising video allows to get better compression.

3) Submit/upload file encoded with the closest codec that is in use on the website. Each codec has it own tricks to reduce the bandwith, but when they add, the final result could be very bad. Try to find which codec they use and encode with the same, this will allow to see where problems can occur.

4) Apply filter for contrast and details. Most high compression codec tends to reduce contrast and add fuzziness.

Giroud Francois · March 24th, 2009, 04:15 PM

How to Make YouTube Videos Look Great

Marcus Martell · March 24th, 2009, 06:00 PM

What about Vimeo?
thz

Joe Busch · March 25th, 2009, 12:15 PM

I actually recommend 1280 x 720 @ 5mb~ now adays... in any basic codec/format.

Both Youtube and Vimeo will resize to their idea of "HD" which is the best quality you're going to get out of them.

Then once it's uploaded, Youtube and Vimeo both render out 2 sizes of video, one standard/low quality, the other being the high quality at a decent bitrate. People simply click the HD button to see it.

And Vimeo will allow registered users to download the original file you uploaded off the site (Which is also cool).

So yea, I'd say stick with 720p @ 5mb/s bitrate for either one.

If you are using HD/HDV that is...

Mike Kujbida · March 25th, 2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus Martell

What about Vimeo?

Exporting with Vegas for Vimeo HD

Robb Swiatek · May 5th, 2009, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giroud Francois

How to Make YouTube Videos Look Great

Now that is a great link! Thanks!

March 24th, 2009, 12:38 PM	#1
Matthew Amirkhani Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 279	Best quality for Youtube Hi All, Will someone please tell me as how can I achieve the best quality output for youtube and web base? Thanks Matthew __________________ Canon XHA1, Brevis 35mm, Manfrotto 028,501,Vegas Pro 10e

March 24th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#2
Dror Levi Major Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines FL Posts: 331	For SDV or HDV? __________________ www.nostalgicFrames.com

March 24th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#3
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Check out the Best Render for Youtube HD in Vegas thread for some ideas. Douglas Spotted Eagle mentions a tutorial on the VASST site that should help too.

March 24th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#4
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	you need to follow several basic rules. 1) resize your video to final width and height. Youtube and other are displaying video almost always the same, so there is no need to provide a big sized video. It will be resized anyway, with no control over that step, since it takes place in their server. And the upload process will go faster and you will get more bytes to give to quality versus size. Make an uncompressed export of your movie and resize with virtualdub (on PC) for example. 2) Apply de-noising filter. Noise could not be visible while still present. De-noising video allows to get better compression. 3) Submit/upload file encoded with the closest codec that is in use on the website. Each codec has it own tricks to reduce the bandwith, but when they add, the final result could be very bad. Try to find which codec they use and encode with the same, this will allow to see where problems can occur. 4) Apply filter for contrast and details. Most high compression codec tends to reduce contrast and add fuzziness.

March 24th, 2009, 04:15 PM	#5
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	How to Make YouTube Videos Look Great

March 24th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#6
Marcus Martell Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 1,202	What about Vimeo? thz

March 25th, 2009, 12:15 PM	#7
Joe Busch Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 398	I actually recommend 1280 x 720 @ 5mb~ now adays... in any basic codec/format. Both Youtube and Vimeo will resize to their idea of "HD" which is the best quality you're going to get out of them. Then once it's uploaded, Youtube and Vimeo both render out 2 sizes of video, one standard/low quality, the other being the high quality at a decent bitrate. People simply click the HD button to see it. And Vimeo will allow registered users to download the original file you uploaded off the site (Which is also cool). So yea, I'd say stick with 720p @ 5mb/s bitrate for either one. If you are using HD/HDV that is...