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.
+Saphir3000 Excellent feedback thankyou. I was worried it would be a bit dull for exactly the reasons you put above. But i'm glad I sticked with my instincts and focused on the content. Plus I cant stand jump cuts. No idea why so many high profile youtubers think its ok. Carl
@@ProAVTV I didn't think it was dull even for a second, totally agree with the comment, and the hand gestures worked too (not to diss any fellow commenters of course, matter of opinion etc). What was this shot on? Like the look. Classy.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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!
I knew nothing about codecs and wrappers before watching this video, and I still found it completely understandable. Thank you for this excellent explanation.
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 .......There 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
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.
I am watching this in August 2020, after placing pre-order for a7s iii that records in 4k 120p, 10 bit 4.2.2 XAVC S-I (All-I H.264) internally. Thank you for the great video.
This video is worth it's weight in platinum! I was having nightmarish trouble with XAVC S and as it turns out, the answer was sometimes staring me in the face (right there on the camera's screen), but I didn't even know it. Thank you, ProAV TV!!!
Brilliantly & logically explained. I've never bothered to use XAVC-L on my FS7, and after watching this I'm pleased I film in XAVC-I which I'm always very pleased with :-)
XAVC-I is great. XAVC-L is still useful though, you might be on a shoot where you need to be really careful with storage space. So switch over to XAVC-L and save those MB's! Carl
I have been watching a ton of videos trying to learn about how to shoot video and understand workflow better. This video was amazing. Clear, to the point and really nicely explained XACV, which isn't easy for this topic. Thanks.
A job well done Carl! I got to say, you're professional on how you deliver content in simple illustrations, pointing out all the facts and summarizing the topic easier than many professionals out there. Straight to the point. Keep up the good job. You've got a bright future.
+Hamad Al M What a great comment to read first thing in the morning! Thank you very much, really glad people are finding the videos useful. If you want us to cover anything in particular just let me know. Carl
+ProAV TV Carl a quick question though. I'm new to the videography industry, just purchased a A7Rii and wondering if i stick to XAVC S or go and purchase a shogun for the ProRes HQ file. My question would be, is it easier to edit (Prores HQ), accepted on many edoting softwares and would i find a major difference between both? or is it simply for Professional Cinema making that i dont need to add right now. What would be the pros and cons to purchase a shogun for my setup? purpose of shooting is for 4K RUclips films for the time being. Thanks, Hamad
+Hamad Al M The XAVC-S in the a7rii is very good. So quality wise, there wouldnt be a huge amount of difference to be honest. The benefits come in workflow. Prores is easier to edit, and it adds a very good 7" monitor to your set up. Giving you focus tools like peaking, waveform, zebras etc. Ive added one to my shooting set up, almost purely as a monitor. Does that help? Carl
Stumbled upon this video and I do have to say I found it very useful. I didn't even know about this at all and you explained it in a very easy to understand way, thank you!
A very clear and well structured explanation. Thanks a million, Carl. Just one tiny thing. In future, please could you leave out the background music- it's really annoying!
Kudos for the good audio quality. So many videos target the professional video market and yet have sub-standard (if not terrible) audio. Not this one. Congrats and well done.
Thank you Carl. Very good idea, nicely pitched, very clearly presented and very helpful. I found this video particularly useful in firming up my requirements and am quite likely to respond by placing an order with you in a few months (after NAB). Others ideas you may wish to consider are DOF and lens/sensor size, video backup and archive (Ransomware, system crash, LTO 7, Bluray, HD etc), 'horses for courses' (cameras, tripods etc), bayer versus prism, full frame v super 35/mft v 1/2 inch 'ish and interchangeable lenses v fixed lens. I thought this video was an excellent response to the present situation and thank you again for the welcome value add. Ongoing good support and advice helps reduce the overall cost of ownership, it is not just a question of lowest capital cost. (Usual disclaimer!) Bob.
+Robert Hawtin Thanks! What in in-depth response, very helpful thanks. There are several good ideas there which I will talk to the team about. Glad it was helpful. Good to hear you are thinking of buying from us, thanks for the support. Carl
Dude, this ist the best explenatiom for somethingthat i find on yputube. its not like: you want to know how to cut something in premiere and he explanes you how to open a project first. nice job dude.
Well done. I was looking for a clear explanation of this exact topic, and you delivered. I will be sharing this with other's who want to learn more about how codecs/wrappers function both inside the camera and editing software.
Great job.. Just upgraded to the Sony A7iii from the A7s and was trying to decide what flavor would fit well with our bigger HD camera like the Sony Ex1r or Black Magic Lantern 4k
Excellent video and explaining the difference between the Codec's. I'm just about to purchase a new Sony 4K camera so this really helps answer some of the questions I had. Cheers
That was a fantastic explanation. Now I know what format to use on my Sony Handycam 4K Camera. I've been having problem playing my recorded video on my computer, and your instruction has helped me. Thank you so much. John Gichohi.
Which codec would you recommend using in Premiere Pro? I've been having trouble keeping up the quality for RUclips with h.264. I have the Sony A7S II and record in XAVC S HD.
I'd bet the trouble you are having is in your export settings out of premiere pro once edited, rather than the codec in the camera. XAVC S should work well in premiere. Carl
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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.
+Saphir3000 Excellent feedback thankyou. I was worried it would be a bit dull for exactly the reasons you put above. But i'm glad I sticked with my instincts and focused on the content.
Plus I cant stand jump cuts. No idea why so many high profile youtubers think its ok.
Carl
+Saphir3000 I agree.
you're awesome love it!
Saphir3000 Yeah, WTF is up with the useless jump cuts all over RUclips...
@@ProAVTV I didn't think it was dull even for a second, totally agree with the comment, and the hand gestures worked too (not to diss any fellow commenters of course, matter of opinion etc). What was this shot on? Like the look. Classy.
I want my whole life explained by this guy
+Sam Masghati That could get a little awkward and uncomfortable... but I'm flattered!
Carl
Totally agree! He's perfect!!!
HAHAHA
Hahahahaha! xD Totally!
ProAV TV 🤣🤣💯💯
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.
In my 15 years of doing video, this is by far the simplest explanation i've seen . Well done Carl. You the best bro.
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.
same
Very well explained
Thanks Philip!
Carl
ProAV TV you look identical back then!
Back then? It was only two years ago!
😂
Carl
yes this is the best explanation ive seen,
Thanks!
Carl
I got to say it, ProAVTV had literally the best camera technology explanations and debates I have come across anywhere on RUclips
Glad you're enjoying the channel!
Dan
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!
+Eli Ivanova Glad you found it useful!
Carl
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
I'm just learning about videography, and I can really understand what you're saying. Good job!
Excellent, thanks for the feedback
Carl
This is the way you teach about something. Extremely professional with no waste of content. Internet needs this so bad.
Glad you found it useful.
Carl
Fantastic, well done!
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.
Excellent! The A7S works wonders with XAVC-S.
+Char2000 It does indeed, all the XAVC codecs are fantastic quality considering the file sizes the result in.
Carl
This is one of the best explantations on codecs I've ever heard and it wasn't boring. Great job! Thank you so much!!
Another great and informative video! Thanks!
Cheers,
Greg
4 years after and still one Of the best video
Absolutely first class - clear, lucid explanation of a complex subject.
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
+TheBigBang Studios Harry Potter... I'd like to say I haven't heard that one before...
Thanks for watching & glad the video helped!
Carl
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!
+vigothecarpathian1 Really glad it helped!
Carl
Really well done. Thanks.
+trevorpinnocky Thanks!
Carl
I knew nothing about codecs and wrappers before watching this video, and I still found it completely understandable. Thank you for this excellent explanation.
+Ken Ryan Really good to hear. Thanks for watching
Carl
Great educational video
+Muditha Sandun Thanks! Glad it was helpful
Carl
I don't know if I ever watched anything so well explained. That's how you do it man, great job and skills to share your knowledge! Thank you! :)
What a lovely comment, thank you very much! Really glad it helped
Carl
awesome vid bro! thanks!
No problem.
Carl
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 .......There 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
we salute you!
the only video that is useful at all.. codecs are the most difficult aspect of filmmaking and this is very useful. thanks
Excellent down to earth and informative! Nothing more needed.
Quality Video 4 years + later. Thanks for this.
No problem, thanks for watching!
Carl
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.
+Henrik N. Jensen Glad you liked it!
Carl
Thank you very much. You have a great talent. People all over the world can learn from your videos for free.
I am watching this in August 2020, after placing pre-order for a7s iii that records in 4k 120p, 10 bit 4.2.2 XAVC S-I (All-I H.264) internally. Thank you for the great video.
This is the best explanation of anything I've ever seen on RUclips!
Thanks!
Carl
Thank you so much for the clear explanation. We need more people like you on RUclips.
Wow, the best and most straight forward explanation of codecs and XAVC ive seen to date.
Nicely done. Both the explanation of wrappers and codecs were made straightforward for the beginner/less technical person. Kudos!
+Josh Sather Thanks. Really glad this is being helpful to people.
Didn't expect this video do go down anywhere near as well as it has.
Carl
am i the only one who thinks we could make harry potter 2 with his voice and look?
great video my dude i learned a hell of a lot of you!
Your ability to present is simply amazing, you are very talented!
great video. its rare to get explainations of that quality on youtube!! thanks a lot.
+Stephen Ullrich Glad it helped!
Carl
This video is worth it's weight in platinum! I was having nightmarish trouble with XAVC S and as it turns out, the answer was sometimes staring me in the face (right there on the camera's screen), but I didn't even know it. Thank you, ProAV TV!!!
+Kaydrah Communications Wanderlust No problem! Glad you found the video useful.
Carl
No I'm more clear in mind than ever before. Absolute precise with a minimum in words and an maximum of information, thanks a lot 👍
No problem, glad it helped. Make sure to subscribe to the channel!
Carl
Brilliantly & logically explained. I've never bothered to use XAVC-L on my FS7, and after watching this I'm pleased I film in XAVC-I which I'm always very pleased with :-)
XAVC-I is great. XAVC-L is still useful though, you might be on a shoot where you need to be really careful with storage space. So switch over to XAVC-L and save those MB's!
Carl
This is the best video explaining Sony’s codecs
This is the clearest video i could find about sony's recent codecs. Good job and thanks a lot!
Glad it helped!
Carl
Clean, steady, useful, direct, important information, no doubts....just PERFECT! thank you!
+Camila Mendes Santos Glad you found it useful! Make sure your subscribed for more.
Thanks
Carl
+ProAV TV I Definitely did! (: uhm Carl, do you think xavc-s is better than H264 for color grading or you think they are all the same?
XAVC-S would be better, H.264 is definitely a finishing codec rather than an editing one.
Carl
+ProAV TV Thank you! :)
I have been watching a ton of videos trying to learn about how to shoot video and understand workflow better. This video was amazing. Clear, to the point and really nicely explained XACV, which isn't easy for this topic. Thanks.
Glad it helped.
Carl
All heroes don't wear capes. Salute to you good Sir.
Thank you Carl.This is by far the best explanation of XAVC-s I've ever seen . Exellent !!! Thank you again !
Solid work from our friends across the pond. Thank you.
Your welcome, glad you liked it
Carl
Excellent video, and probably the best explanation of codecs/wrappers and XAVC I've seen. Thank you very much!
Glad it helped!
Carl
so far the BEST video explaining sony's codecs I've seen. nice job!!!
SUCH an incredibly helpful overview!!! THANK YOU!
Excellent information and presentation. This is one of the best videos I've seen on RUclips. Great work!!
You did a phenomenal job of explaining the differences in XAVC. Kept me interested throughout the process as well. Great job Carl
+Anthony Burgos Glad it helped
Carl
I just found this old video, but... This explanation is perfect! Thanks! Great video!
We're glad its still being found to be useful!
Dan
Thank you Carl. Clear and concise, and exactly the information that I was looking for.
Very well done. One of the best I've seen. Sharing with a few Facebook groups!!
+The Post Color Blog (Dave's Tuts) Thanks! Glad you liked it
Carl
Short and sharp..Pro RUclipsr´s..open your eyes and catch the message..thumbs up and thanks for this very professional video.
Glad you found it useful!
Carl
A job well done Carl! I got to say, you're professional on how you deliver content in simple illustrations, pointing out all the facts and summarizing the topic easier than many professionals out there. Straight to the point.
Keep up the good job. You've got a bright future.
+Hamad Al M What a great comment to read first thing in the morning!
Thank you very much, really glad people are finding the videos useful.
If you want us to cover anything in particular just let me know.
Carl
+ProAV TV Carl a quick question though.
I'm new to the videography industry, just purchased a A7Rii and wondering if i stick to XAVC S or go and purchase a shogun for the ProRes HQ file.
My question would be, is it easier to edit (Prores HQ), accepted on many edoting softwares and would i find a major difference between both? or is it simply for Professional Cinema making that i dont need to add right now.
What would be the pros and cons to purchase a shogun for my setup? purpose of shooting is for 4K RUclips films for the time being.
Thanks,
Hamad
+Hamad Al M The XAVC-S in the a7rii is very good. So quality wise, there wouldnt be a huge amount of difference to be honest.
The benefits come in workflow. Prores is easier to edit, and it adds a very good 7" monitor to your set up. Giving you focus tools like peaking, waveform, zebras etc. Ive added one to my shooting set up, almost purely as a monitor.
Does that help?
Carl
That was the best display of effective communication I’ve ever seen haha. You’ve saved me a lot of research!
Glad it helped!
Carl
you're very knowledgable. thank you for sharing your information!
Stumbled upon this video and I do have to say I found it very useful. I didn't even know about this at all and you explained it in a very easy to understand way, thank you!
Glad it helped.
Carl
This solved a problem I've had for days in a few minutes...very well explained and straight to the point video..
Very helpful and informative even 5 years later. An updated video discussing the newer XAVC-HS would be great too
How does Resolve 18 Studio handle the AVC- I through-S Codecs for editing ? Is any file conversion necessary before editing?
Great explanation of this elusive codec. The wonderful British accent was icing on the cake.
Glad you liked it!
Carl
A very clear and well structured explanation. Thanks a million, Carl. Just one tiny thing. In future, please could you leave out the background music- it's really annoying!
You are very easy to understand and I get it when you teach it. Thank you again. .
Extremely helpful! Step by step, easy to understand! Keep up the good work!
this content was incredibly useful and your delivery was easy to understand. Thanks
+Craig Hlavka Glad it helped
Carl
I feel like I had to pay to watch this video. Top notch explanation!
Excellent! Thank you guys. Never before have I understood codecs and wrappers like I do now. Please keep it coming!
Hi Chris, Glad it helped!
Keep your eye on the channel for more
Carl
Kudos for the good audio quality. So many videos target the professional video market and yet have sub-standard (if not terrible) audio. Not this one. Congrats and well done.
Great, clear, concise, a masterclass in how to produce a tec video for the hard of thinking like myself.
Pls do more.
Glad you found it useful. We will be doing more, make sure you subscribe to the channel
Carl
Good info, Crystal clear
What an excellent tutorial, concise and extremely well articulated. Thank you very much!
this was exactly what i was looking for. great video
Glad it helped!
Carl
Hi, How should I render XAVC-S HD 50FPS slowed down video? in Sony Vegas Pro for fluent & clear picture quality? (Sony AX-53 Camera)
FANTASTIC explanation!! Great work on this video.
I’ve never understood anything about Codecs ……..until now! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Beautiful, clear, non-draggy presentation, Good job!
Thank you Carl. Very good idea, nicely pitched, very clearly presented and very helpful. I found this video particularly useful in firming up my requirements and am quite likely to respond by placing an order with you in a few months (after NAB). Others ideas you may wish to consider are DOF and lens/sensor size, video backup and archive (Ransomware, system crash, LTO 7, Bluray, HD etc), 'horses for courses' (cameras, tripods etc), bayer versus prism, full frame v super 35/mft v 1/2 inch 'ish and interchangeable lenses v fixed lens. I thought this video was an excellent response to the present situation and thank you again for the welcome value add. Ongoing good support and advice helps reduce the overall cost of ownership, it is not just a question of lowest capital cost. (Usual disclaimer!) Bob.
+Robert Hawtin Thanks! What in in-depth response, very helpful thanks.
There are several good ideas there which I will talk to the team about. Glad it was helpful.
Good to hear you are thinking of buying from us, thanks for the support.
Carl
Dude, this ist the best explenatiom for somethingthat i find on yputube. its not like: you want to know how to cut something in premiere and he explanes you how to open a project first. nice job dude.
Well done. I was looking for a clear explanation of this exact topic, and you delivered. I will be sharing this with other's who want to learn more about how codecs/wrappers function both inside the camera and editing software.
Glad it helped! Thanks for sharing
Carl
how to transfer XAVC S 4K from sony to IMOVIE ? Please help
iMovie should be able to handle it natively.
If not you might want to upgrade to final cut pro X
Carl
ProAV TV initially it wasn't transferring . Now it is 😍
Excellent presentations with superb clarity
Great job.. Just upgraded to the Sony A7iii from the A7s and was trying to decide what flavor would fit well with our bigger HD camera like the Sony Ex1r or Black Magic Lantern 4k
Excellent video and explaining the difference between the Codec's. I'm just about to purchase a new Sony 4K camera so this really helps answer some of the questions I had. Cheers
Glad it helped.
Carl
Absolutly excellent video indeed. Brilliantly explained. Very nice delivery. Thanks for your research and hard work putting it together.
+Trevor Reed Hi Trevor. Thanks for your kind words.
Glad you found the video useful, there's more on the way! Any topics you'd like us to cover?
Carl
Brilliant explanation. Thanks so much for this!
Appreciate this, probably the only video properly explaining this out there . Saved this and will share
Excellent video, clear and easy to understand. I hope more youtubers are like you.
+Yan Yan Thanks!
Carl
Watched in 2018, & found it very useful. Excellent explanations. Thanks for posting!
That was a fantastic explanation. Now I know what format to use on my Sony Handycam 4K Camera. I've been having problem playing my recorded video on my computer, and your instruction has helped me. Thank you so much.
John Gichohi.
No problem.
Carl
John Gichohi what format are you using on your camcorder now?
Which codec would you recommend using in Premiere Pro?
I've been having trouble keeping up the quality for RUclips with h.264.
I have the Sony A7S II and record in XAVC S HD.
I'd bet the trouble you are having is in your export settings out of premiere pro once edited, rather than the codec in the camera.
XAVC S should work well in premiere.
Carl
ProAV TV m
Super good info with an extremely easy to understand delivery. Thank you!
Watched your review of the C200 and have been digging through your channel ever since. Great content! Stay awesome.
+Alex Klinger Good to hear! We try and post at least once a week, and I try and reply to most comments personally.
Welcome to the channel!
Carl