VIDEO CODECS explained! (with GH6, G9 examples)

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Codecs are used to compress a video into a smaller size, while retaining as much quality as possible.
It can be overwhelming to pick a codec if you don’t know what a particular codec means. I’ll try to give you a basic understanding of the different options and when to use them or when not to. I’ll talk about the most common ones and also touch on containers, chroma subsampling, bit depth and bit rates.
Let’s talk about it!

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🔻Selection of gear I use🔻

🎥CAMERAS & LENSES
———Lumix G9———

———Lumix GH6———

———Panasonic Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4.0———

———DZOfilm 20-70 CineZoom———

———DZOfilm 10-24 CineZoom———

———Panasonic Leica 100-400 f4.0-5.6———

———TTArtisan 17mm f1.4 (fully manual)———

🖥️MONITOR/RECORDER
———Atomos Ninja V———

▶️GIMBAL
———Moza Aircross 2———

▶️AUDIO
———Deity D4 mini———

———Zoom H5———

Synco G2 (A1) Wireless Microphone

▶️LIGHTS
———Godox SL60w———

———Vijim VL120 RGB———

▶️EDITING
———Apple Mac mini M1 16Gb, 512GB———

———Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 1 TB———

00:00 - Start
01:15 - Codec groups
02:23 - Delivery codecs
04:27 - Containers
06:16 - Intermediary codecs
08:48 - Acquisition codecs
09:12 - Compression formats
11:04 - Bit rates
11:44 - Bit depth
13:06 - Chroma subsampling
14:00 - What to choose?
16:05 - Conclusion

#codecs #lumixgh6 #redframetech

[RedFrameTech]

LONG video with A LOT of info! I hope it is helpful and thanks for watching!

[VistarCreative]

I know I blow you up on every single video you upload, but there is nobody on the Internet that explains things more clearly than you.

[maups]

returning to this video in anticipation of understanding GH7 codecs...

[ÁzsiábaSzakadtam]

This channel is way underrated. I've never seen such a concise, no BS explanation of these things. Thanks
Would you mind talking about picture profiles, such as HLG for increased dynamic range? I'm kinda struggling with what settings to use for shooting, how to import to the timeline and what export settings to use for output. Bumped into some weird color results etc

[rankoutsiderproductions]

Very helpful, again, thank you! I need to watch it several times to take it all in!

[regenytarmovies]

I'm Hungarian, but I understood every word you said. Accurate, thorough, correct. Thanks!

[andresgonzalezcerda]

It’s interesting how you stress me with the info and calm me down at the same time with your voice! Excelent teacher!!

[GregorysBrain]

Awesome breakdown of the various codecs.

[swidyadhana]

thanks for a deep explaination on this subject!! i'm always using g9 but still dont understand the codecs at all but this is very helpfull

[mustermann]

Great explained thank you so much now i have at least the feeling to have some understanding to make some videos with my G9

[sonjoydas]

Superb video. Very informative and nicely explained. Thanks :)

[SGBravido]

I found this video very useful, you have gained a subscriber.

[jerome-aimar-korobkoff]

Hello Sebastian, thanks so much for this explainations, i am very happy because now it's easy to understand the mysterys's codecs and co ;) Jérôme from France

[correp]

Very nice video and very clear explanations, thanks a lot.

[rodrigosagrero]

This video is awesome, pure gold! Thank you so much for the info

[rs-]

Thanks for that info. Good help. I will be using my atomos ninja V with my G9 for capturing video.

[mattprahin]

Great! Best explanation I have ever seen about this difficult topic! Thank you very much!

[borderlands]

Very concise and to the point. Something I have yet to find on YouTube is an explanation of how much computing capability is required for different scenarios. For example, what kind of processing power is necessary to edit Standard profile, Long GOP, 8 bit 4.2.0 100 Mmps, as opposed to V-Log, All I, 10 bit 4.2.2. 200Mmps+. I never find a clear answer, even from specialist computer builders or retailers.

[shmuelaryehkoltov]

Great video, really needed this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us 🙂

[Stone]

This video is not only impressive in terms of knowledge exchange but very well presented at the right pace. Thank you, and kind regards.