Recommend Settings for 4K MP4 Test Video?

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KenithO
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Recommend Settings for 4K MP4 Test Video?

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Hi
Would like to use HandBrake to make a 4K test video?

After much checking decided to use "First 8K Video from Space" https://images.nasa.gov/details-First-8 ... Space.html because it is 8K and MP4 with low compression and a lot of small detail. (compared to YT chan First 8K Video from Space - Ultra HD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k2uKb9vCOI which is only MKV and more compressed)

Also the camera used was Helium 8K camera by RED https://www.nasa.gov/8k-science with specs WEAPON HELIUM 8K S35 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS http://docs.red.com.s3.amazonaws.com/95 ... HELIUM.htm

Googled and found it is "...DNxHR 4:2:2 12-Bit"

Would like to reduce the resolution to 4K with no perceived quality decrease.

As a beginner would appreciate suggestions!

Thanks

Ken
KenithO
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Re: Recommend Settings for 4K MP4 Test Video?

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Forgot to mention I Googled using keywords handbrake to reduce "video resolution" and found "How to Resize a Video or Change Resolution" by Aseem Kishore in 2014. https://www.online-tech-tips.com/comput ... e-a-video/

Did another using last year but did not find any to change the resolution.
mduell
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Re: Recommend Settings for 4K MP4 Test Video?

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Pick the built in 4K preset suitable for your playback environment.

If you're unhappy or confused about the result in any way, post again with your encoding log.
KenithO
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Re: Recommend Settings for 4K MP4 Test Video?

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mduell,

Thanks for the tip!

Read the docs for 4K "Recommended settings for x264 and x265 encoders: RF 22-28 for 2160p 4K Ultra High Definition" https://handbrake.fr/docs/en/1.2.0/work ... ality.html

Question: What RF setting do you use for 4K?

Ken
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KenithO
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Re: Recommend Settings for 4K MP4 Test Video?

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mduell,

"Pick the built in 4K preset suitable for your playback environment." Checked all the presets did Not find a 4K preset for Android.

Want to choose a 4K preset that will work with all (or most) 4K TVs.

Appreciate your suggestion!

Thanks

Ken
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Re: Recommend Settings for 4K MP4 Test Video?

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I doubt there is one that works for most TVs. You'll have to research your specific TV or STB's capabilities.
KenithO
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Re: Recommend Settings for 4K MP4 Test Video?

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mduell,

Am using HandBrake-1.2.2-x86_64-Win_GUI.zip https://handbrake.fr/rotation.php?file= ... in_GUI.zip

My 1st try chose Chromecast 4K with x265 and crashed the system!

For 2nd try would like to use 4K with x264 but did not find a preset for this?

Can you tell me how to manually do this.

Thanks!

Ken
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Re: Recommend Settings for 4K MP4 Test Video?

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Pick x264 from the encoder dropdown on the video tab.
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