Why does my youtube video look like crap?

Jimmer wrote on 8/28/2008, 3:10 PM
I know that your typical youtube video is highly compressed and doesn't look the greatest, but mine seems to be a notch or rwo lower in quality than the norm. I use Vegas 6 (haven't upgraded yet) and follow all youtube recommendations except I don't render in MPEG4 (I beleive Vegas 6 doesn't offer that format). Instead I use wmv. Any suggestions out there? My youtube is www.youtube/letspoddy.

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xberk wrote on 8/28/2008, 3:24 PM
Nice work on the video. Cooled me off.

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?ForumID=4&MessageID=602948 Youtube discussion

I use MP4 file 640x480 with a bitrate of about 2M. 3M would be better.
Bitrate is where the quality it at .. the higher, the better.

I recommend upgrading to V8 too....if you are serious, don't fall behind.



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GlennChan wrote on 8/28/2008, 3:42 PM
If it's the color that looks crappy, then try nesting your Vegas project into a new one and apply the color correction with a "studio RGB to computer RGB" preset.
you could also apply the filter elsewhere, but it can be dangerous if you forget to take it out and render something else out (e.g. render to new track).
DGates wrote on 8/28/2008, 4:08 PM
Use Vimeo.
Cliff Etzel wrote on 8/28/2008, 8:27 PM
DGates said:

Use Vimeo.

Many shooters are beginning to see value in viral video marketing their content via YouTube - it has the single largest market segment currently and although it still utilizes the old Sorenson codec last I heard, it is a better venue for marketing content for clients as well as integrating into blogging apps like Wordpress, Blogger, etc.

Use Vimeo yes, but not as your primary venue - YouTube is just too big to ignore.

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Jimmer wrote on 9/7/2008, 9:44 AM
How will Vegas 8 im prove my quality?
Jimmer wrote on 9/7/2008, 9:45 AM
Maybe there is a color issue that I'm experiencing but what I was really referring to was the clarity.
Jimmer wrote on 9/7/2008, 9:47 AM
I think I will try vimeo just to see how it works. Doesn't mean that i'll give up on youtube entirely.
Laurence wrote on 9/7/2008, 10:49 AM
I just wanted to mention that if you upload a 640x480 wmv clip, Youtube will do a really mediocre downrez of it and broadcast it at 340x240 whereas if you upload the same resolution of mp4, Youtube will keep the resolution and broadcast in their "HD" format. Wmv uploads also look washed out after the conversion.
DGates wrote on 9/7/2008, 1:32 PM
Use Vimeo yes, but not as your primary venue - YouTube is just too big to ignore.

If viral videos are your only concern, then yes, YouTube is the way to go.

However, if quality is your concern, avoid it at all costs.
Laurence wrote on 9/7/2008, 5:44 PM
I've been able to get really good looking video out of Youtube. No not as good as Vimeo, but very good none-the-less.

Also, iPod Touches and iPhones won't play Vimeo but they will play Youtube.

Youtube plays back pretty consistently all around the World. It also plays back pretty well on mediocre Internet connections.

Then there's the biggest single issue: Youtube videos show up on Google searches. Vimeo ones do not.

Plus, it's not an either / or choice. You can easily make use of both services (and a couple more if you like).
DGates wrote on 9/7/2008, 7:37 PM
Anytime I see any of my videographer competitors hosting their videos on YouTube, I immediately think 'cheap ass'.

Anybody that's not hosting their own, high quality videos is nothing more than an amateur.
Stringer wrote on 9/7/2008, 8:53 PM
Must resist ... Must resist ...
DGates wrote on 9/7/2008, 10:34 PM
Some of us are actually making a living in video production. Vegas users aren't just high schoolers putting together a little movie parody for the masses to see.
Laurence wrote on 9/8/2008, 11:52 AM
Yes if you are doing a commercial product, you need to host the video yourself. But if you are doing a project that is fun and that people might actually watch, Vimeo and Youtube can handle the traffic.

The most boring soul draining stuff I've done was done "making a living in video production". Not long ago I did a training video for funeral homes trying to train employees on how best to sell prepaid funeral packages. Boy was I glad when that was over. No I never put it on Youtube. I know you want to watch it but you cant... ;-)
je@on wrote on 9/9/2008, 11:30 AM
It's not about YouTube v. Vimeo. I have things on both. Vimeo is by far the best HD showcase. Link 'em into your site. Today, with Vimeo, I no longer see a plus in self-hosting. Your mileage may vary.