Explaining Sony's XAVC Codec's - XAVC-I, XAVC-L and XAVC-S

With the popularity of Sony's A7 range of cameras, the FS7 and the new Fs5. We thought we would take a closer look at their relatively new range of 4K ready codecs, XAVC.

We explain some of the differences between XAVC-I on the FS7, XAVC-L on the FS5 and XAVC-S on the A7 cameras.

If you want to see more explanation videos like this, please do let us know!

[SamMasghati]

I want my whole life explained by this guy

[Saphir]

This is how you do it. No annoying jump cuts, unnecessary animations or stupid jokes. Just a nice and clean video that explains everything step by step. Excellent video, guys! Learned so much from this.

[odyssey.studios]

Great video. I think it’s worth mentioning that Long-GOP stands for ‘Long Group Of Pictures’, and codec stands for ‘Compression+Decompression’. Knowing what the acronyms mean helped me internalise the info much better when I first learned them.

[LonwaboMfundisi]

In my 15 years of doing video, this is by far the simplest explanation i've seen . Well done Carl. You the best bro.

[deanjones]

I've been trying to wrap my head around Sony's XAVC-S codex for months. This is the BEST explanation, by far, I have had the pleasure of listening to.  Great job!!!  You got me to subscribe, because of this.  Thank you.

[alkahestonline]

I got to say it, ProAVTV had literally the best camera technology explanations and debates I have come across anywhere on YouTube

[Masterhughesproductions]

yes this is the best explanation ive seen,

[eliivanova]

Great, great video! Thank you for making it so much easier to understand what I found confusing. Also, I played the video for understanding the differences between the codecs and ended up with so much more! For me, the music was pleasant as well and did not distract me at all. Very well done!

[NelsonMichael]

I'm just learning about videography, and I can really understand what you're saying. Good job!

[dronephotogeek]

Never ever have I seen anyone clearly and concisely explain anything on youtube. This guy is my new favorite. No ego nothing but pure explanation of the topic at hand. Thank you so much. Gonna watch every one of your videos

[Synthalog]

This is the way you teach about something. Extremely professional with no waste of content. Internet needs this so bad.

[Char-rrqw]

Excellent! The A7S works wonders with XAVC-S.

[i.t.t.]

why can't everyone be this clear, logical, concise and yet thorough. I just wanted to know what xavc is and if I needed it for the action cam I'm about to buy but not the 4k one. I'd never heard the term before and thought ok fine I'll watch a 13 min video if it's decent enough as I'm more likely to waste time just searching anyway. I legit sat and took notes thinking I learned quite a bit shopping for this camera. this was real fun. a lot more than the tedious and boring af process of shopping itself. thank you so much.

[welcomehomedoggie]

This is one of the best explantations on codecs I've ever heard and it wasn't boring. Great job! Thank you so much!!

[GregAllen]

Another great and informative video! Thanks!

Cheers,
Greg

[tomriccobono]

Carl, I've been watching many of your videos (some over and over again) for about a year and you are one of my favorite video pros. When I asked myself the question about SONY codecs, I google searched and then you-tube searched you were answering the very questions I thought I would never find answers to, let alone understand them. So Bravo on this video. This video is gold and one more step up the video learning ladder. Grateful in New York City

[vigothecarpathian]

Went into this thinking "Wow....12 minutes on a few codecs, really?" left very impressed by one of the best informative videos I have seen in a very long time. Glad I watched!

[jeevanth]

And that's how it's done youtubers! This is how you make a video! You look a bit like Harry Potter though.. Maybe that's why your magic in this video worked so well lol xD

[zechfilms]

4 years after and still one Of the best video

[analogshooter]

No stupid jokes, no funny faces and titles, no skateboarding or dronefootage - just information, valuable information well presented. Wow, that's what instructional videos should be like.