Final cut pro and YouTube settings

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Final cut pro and YouTube settings

I just moved from my old 27 inch 2011 iMac running Final Cut Pro 10.3.4 to my new Mac studio running 10.6.5. Ventura, 13.1.

Things in Final Cut Pro changed quite a bit and I have a question regarding size for files when using exporting file versus YouTube/Facebook exporting under sharing.

I didn't have the choice between the two file making options in my old Final Cut Pro 10.3.4 as I just exported my file and then place it in my YouTube page.

Which is the best of two methods to share your videos to YouTube from Final Cut Pro

Share file (default)
YouTube/Facebook

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My second question is I use two different video cameras, the first one is a canon, T5i shooting 30 frames. And my second camera is GoPro7 shooting 60 frames.

When I create a new project, I'm asked to put the frames per minute. Since both cameras are different frames, do I use a lower frame amount for 30 for my T5i or do I use the higher amount for my GoPro7 shooting 60 frames. Does it matter which amount I use since I'm using two different cameras with two different frame speeds.

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If I choose to use the YouTube setting for creating my file to upload to my YouTube page, I see the default resolution is 640×360

I want my file that have the best quality when it's on YouTube and I think 640×360 (FCPX default for YouTube) is very low and my video file is 1920x1080. So I'm guessing I should probably go to that same resolution in the settings for YouTube and Facebook and set it as 1920×1080.

Any other input on settings to upload to YouTube.

Posted on Jan 13, 2023 4:41 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 14, 2023 3:10 AM in response to dmfett

First of all, make sure the frame size of your project matches your media.

I don't use the Youtube/Facebook export setting; it may default to a small size, but it does allow you to go as high as your project's size. Just be careful to adjust the settings.

For me, I just use Export File, as Video & Audio, with H264 codec, and upload that.

My guess is that nobody will notice the difference, either way.

But if you are concerned, do a simple test. Export two copies of the same project, upload each as a private video, and then see if you, or your friends, can tell the difference.

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Answer 2

Jan 16, 2023 12:43 AM in response to dmfett

This site has tried how to force Youtube to some re-encoding:

"Conclusion

YouTube doesn’t like randomness in video footage because of the interframe compression.

Because of this, it is not wise to add film grain to your film. So adding noise to reduce banding is only advised for still photos – not video.

You should also always remember to expose correctly so your footage isn’t underexposed and noisy.

The vp9 codec offers better image quality than the avc1 codec.

You might be lucky and have the vp9 codec on as default on your channel if your channel is big enough. I still need proof of this.

There seem to be two minimum factors needed to manually tricker the vp9 codec for your footage:

Upload your video in 4k (2160p)

Upload your video in 2k (50 fps) – 48 fps might work – I haven’t tested this."

https://filmdaft.com/how-to-get-better-image-quality-on-your-youtube-videos/

Youtube's own recommendations:

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1722171?hl=en

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Answer 3

Jan 14, 2023 7:41 AM in response to dmfett

Frame size and frame rate are two different things.

You should probably use a 30fps frame rate.

As to frame size, as you record in 1920x1080, that is probably what you should use.

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dmfett Author

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Jan 14, 2023 7:15 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. But I have a follow up question for you.

My two cameras have different frame sizes. In my old RapidWeaver projects I published on YouTube over the years on my El Capitan 27 inch Mac that I made 300+ videos and I did mix and match the different frame of 30 frames and 60 frames with my respective camera Cannon T5i (30 frames) and GoPro7 (60 frames) in those projects and everything turned out pretty good. So I would assume it would be the same with the new RapidWeaver on my new computer.

I would assume that the frame size would have to be the lower frame of 30 frames since both cameras are not on 60 frames. Maybe you can clarify that for me. Maybe it doesn't even matter.

As far as exporting, it think I'll use H264 codec as you said... I think that's the coding I use that my old Final Cut Pro on my old computer. But it's been seven years and I can't remember. Thank you for refreshing my memory.

I look forward to hearing the answer about the frames at your earliest convenience.

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dmfett Author

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Jan 14, 2023 7:49 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Yes, I was also thinking of using 30fps from my projects. I didn't have to be concerned with that back with the old Final Cut Pro version 10.3.4, since there was no such choice of 60fps back then. When I went back to my old Final Cut Pro 10.3.4, it only had one option 30fps.

So that's what I'll use I will use, 30fps and I will continue to use 1920x1080 like I use in my old Final Cut Pro 10.3.4.

I'm going to experiment and try it out later today. If I have any further questions. I will be sure to address them here.

Thanks

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dmfett Author

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Jan 16, 2023 4:50 PM in response to Matti Haveri

Very interesting response, I have no idea what you're talking about. I am not shooting anything in 4K just because of space issues and my Cannon T5i shoots only in 30fps and I've never had any problems with 100's of videos on YouTube. I just upgrade to my new computer with the latest Final Cut Pro on it. Pretty simple and easy. VP9 codec is beyond my knowledge base.

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