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I'm new to trying to edit my video footage. Does Sony Play Memories degrade the file when converting from XAVC-S 4K into MP4 ?? I have seen that some people open their files straight into Premier or another video editor.
I have found Sony Play Memories is a slow conversion process as well. Maybe that is a problem ?
Hi Northern_Lights,
We have asked the relevant department for advice and as soon as we get a reply we shall update this thread.
Best,
Arthur
Thanks for the reply Arthur.
David
Editing options, although limited, are available within PlayMemories Home without converting the XAVC-S 4K to MP4.
Conversion and 'degrading' is necessary when one wants to burn the footage to Blu-ray disc. The converted footage is smaller in size in order to fit onto a standard disc. Yes, unfortunately it does take a long time to convert. The original XVAC-S 4K file is unaffected and remains stored on the PC for the future.
Just for assurance I regularly use this function, although not as good as raw 4K the converted file on Blu-ray disc when played back is of great quality with a high Mbps (bit rate)
The solution ? Ultra Blu-ray blank media and a writer for PC's available, no need for conversion
Hope this helps
Regards
Hi @Northern_Lights,
the only reason I would see to convert the files is missing compatibility with the editing software one is using. Aside from that there is no point to convert it.
- Nic
Thanks 'Johnnie' and 'IamNic' for the replies. I am wanting the maximum sharpness to still be there after converting it from XAVC-S 4K into a more usable file type, which I presume I would need if I upload my videos to YouTube ??
That is my aim, to put them on to YouTube.
You are welcome @Northern_Lights
Sorry I cannot help with uploading to YouTube
Regards