The encoding software (easyh264) in the "How to Make Videos for TF2" post by Kirby only goes up to 720p, and the RipBot software that was mentioned in another oldish video is not working for me right now either (probably something to do with windows 10 I think).
So can somebody rec me some alternative methods of encoding uncompressed video files? Is there any tried and true method that editors are using nowadays, or does it vary between them? Thanks in advance...
The encoding software (easyh264) in the "How to Make Videos for TF2" post by Kirby only goes up to 720p, and the RipBot software that was mentioned in another oldish video [b]is not working[/b] for me right now either (probably something to do with windows 10 [u]I think).[/u]
So can somebody rec [b]me[/b] some alternative methods of encoding uncompressed video files? Is there any tried and true method that editors are using nowadays, or does it vary between them? [i]Thanks in advance...[/i]
I don't do much of the editing these days, but I was always a fan of just using adobe media encoder. I worked with source footage at native framerate (or the targas) and worked in that format all the way through editing until the end where I exported and encoded in one step.
Pros:
Seamless integration (and inclusion with) After Effects/Premiere. Though you see vegas and other software from time to time, the adobe suite is really the gold standard in video editing and seamless exporting and rendering are awesome.
Automatic Youtube Uploading. This is a lifesaver, often I had render times that were long enough to warrant running overnight or while I was out for the day. Having it automatically upload meant I could just press start and forget completely about it.
Queuing renders. Being able to do many at a time is valuable. You can also do a 720 youtube version and a 1080 60fps version for download in one job.
Composite rendering. Adobe Media Encoder allows for rendering premiere projects that have after effects projects (or other premiere projects) literally embedded inside them. No intermediary rendering, just export/render the final project and it will all go through the renderer/encoder one time.
Tons of presets. Like hundreds, and you can make your own. Most of them are for more "traditional" media, but youtube settings and digital consumption settings exist as well.
Cons:
Not free software. In either sense of the word. This may or may not be an issue for certain people.
Limited/No support for non-adobe formats. It does take, say, non-compressed non-encoded avi files and turns them into whatever, but the cool shit it can do with after effects files it cant do with say, nuke or vegas files.
I don't do much of the editing these days, but I was always a fan of just using adobe media encoder. I worked with source footage at native framerate (or the targas) and worked in that format all the way through editing until the end where I exported and encoded in one step.
Pros:
Seamless integration (and inclusion with) After Effects/Premiere. Though you see vegas and other software from time to time, the adobe suite is really the gold standard in video editing and seamless exporting and rendering are awesome.
Automatic Youtube Uploading. This is a lifesaver, often I had render times that were long enough to warrant running overnight or while I was out for the day. Having it automatically upload meant I could just press start and forget completely about it.
Queuing renders. Being able to do many at a time is valuable. You can also do a 720 youtube version and a 1080 60fps version for download in one job.
Composite rendering. Adobe Media Encoder allows for rendering premiere projects that have after effects projects (or other premiere projects) literally embedded inside them. No intermediary rendering, just export/render the final project and it will all go through the renderer/encoder one time.
Tons of presets. Like hundreds, and you can make your own. Most of them are for more "traditional" media, but youtube settings and digital consumption settings exist as well.
Cons:
Not free software. In either sense of the word. This may or may not be an issue for certain people.
Limited/No support for non-adobe formats. It does take, say, non-compressed non-encoded avi files and turns them into whatever, but the cool shit it can do with after effects files it cant do with say, nuke or vegas files.
I use the Adobe Creative Suite CS4, albeit an old version, but it still does the job. Shadowpuppet has explained its upsides perfectly. However, on the con side about uncompressed avis; I use Adobe Media Encoder to compress my raw avis from Virtual Dub. Once you compile your frames from Lawena in VDub, you end up with big raw avis. I use Adobe Media Encoder to compress them into MP4s using pretty much the same preset as I do when I'm exporting a final TF2 video.
I forego 60fps stuff most of the time; Adobe CS4 doesn't handle that stuff too well. In Adobe Media Encoder, I use the preset H.264 (MP4) in 1920x1080p at 29.97fps.
I use the Adobe Creative Suite CS4, albeit an old version, but it still does the job. Shadowpuppet has explained its upsides perfectly. However, on the con side about uncompressed avis; I use Adobe Media Encoder to compress my raw avis from Virtual Dub. Once you compile your frames from Lawena in VDub, you end up with big raw avis. I use Adobe Media Encoder to compress them into MP4s using pretty much the same preset as I do when I'm exporting a final TF2 video.
I forego 60fps stuff most of the time; Adobe CS4 doesn't handle that stuff too well. In Adobe Media Encoder, I use the preset H.264 (MP4) in 1920x1080p at 29.97fps.
I havent tried handbrake yet but from what I've seen its the best free option (most user friendly and complete)
Back when I started I used MeGUI but it had god awful encoding times which weren't really worth it for the unnoticeable quality difference, and it was also not user friendly at all.
Then I moved to Adobe Media Encoder and now I use it with everything I do, be it vegas, after effects, premiere. And it has never failed me. I have a few presets I created for media encoder on my pack here if you want
I havent tried handbrake yet but from what I've seen its the best free option (most user friendly and complete)
Back when I started I used MeGUI but it had god awful encoding times which weren't really worth it for the unnoticeable quality difference, and it was also not user friendly at all.
Then I moved to Adobe Media Encoder and now I use it with everything I do, be it vegas, after effects, premiere. And it has never failed me. I have a few presets I created for media encoder on my pack [url=http://www.teamfortress.tv/23908/kaneco-s-recording-and-editing-resources]here[/url] if you want
It boggles my mind how the channels like the MoG channel retains such quality after uploading to YouTube. My videos will look pretty good on my computer, but then look nowhere near as good after upload.
It boggles my mind how the channels like the MoG channel retains such quality after uploading to YouTube. My videos will look pretty good on my computer, but then look nowhere near as good after upload.
I should probably start uploading at 1080p some time in the future. Thanks for making this thread, I didn't know about some of these programs. And sorry that is the only suggestion in my thread.
I should probably start uploading at 1080p some time in the future. Thanks for making this thread, I didn't know about some of these programs. And sorry that is the only suggestion in my thread.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC5S16mg9Nk
that's what my settings look like
adobe premiere pro cs6
vbr 2 pass
15 target bitrate
18 maximum bitrate
maximum render quality
maximum depth
5.1 level
ntsc
profile main
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC5S16mg9Nk
that's what my settings look like
adobe premiere pro cs6
vbr 2 pass
15 target bitrate
18 maximum bitrate
maximum render quality
maximum depth
5.1 level
ntsc
profile main