Even if a part of people still recognize 1080P is the best resolution for devices and digital files, we should admit that 4K is the inevitable trend in multimedia technology and has been available for TV, camera and online streaming.
A Quick Introduction to 4K and Ultra HD
Before we get started, it’s worth taking a moment to explain a few things about 4K and Ultra HD (UHD), two of the most popular terms in TVs right now. First of all, they’re actually different, though not notably so. A 4K resolution is 4096×2160 pixels, while Ultra HD is 3840×2160, which means it’s slightly narrower. There’s very little real-world difference, and both 4K and UHD will provide a noticeable improvement from 1080p HD. Another name for Ultra HD is 2160p.
You’ll get some people telling you that 4K is a professional production standard, while UHD is a consumer and broadcast standard, and that 4K really only means that there’s a horizontal resolution of about 4000 pixels, which means there can be some variation . . . and those are both true. But for the most part, you’re fine using them interchangeably.
Another thing to note is that some services require that you have a specific TV or 4K decoder chipset for you to watch Ultra HD content. I’ve tried to point out where this is the case below, but when in doubt, check the manufacturer’s or provider’s website.
Where to Download 4K Content
Now that you have an idea of where to get started on finding 4K content for your new 4K TV, it’s time to get out there and put it to use! Let us know what you’re able to find and the strategies that you find useful for finding 4K movies, TV shows, and videos.
There are several online streaming services offering 4K materials. Some of them are free and some others requires subscription fee for watching, streaming or downloading.
YouTube – Support for YouTube 4K video uploads began in 2010. From December 2013, YouTube uses VP9 compression standard for video and offers a 2160p option in quality menu allowing users to view 4K content.
Vimeo – In early December 2014, Vimeo announced that it was ready to be a 4K capable platform. There are 17,539 videos tagged "4K" but only Vimeo PRO members are empowered to stream and download 4K content on Vimeo.
Dailymotion – Dailymotion has pushed out a re-designed video player with fully support for 4K resolution driving users to obtain the superb viewing experience across platforms.
Netflix – Limited 4K movies and TV shows are available to watch and stream if you pay $11.99 one month for subscription. Note: 4K content streaming are only supported by special TV models.
Amazon Instant Video – Like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video includes a certain number of charged 4K movies/TV shows and offers download and stream.
How to Stream the 4K Contents to 4K TV and Other Portable Devices
Pavtube Video Converter / Mac Version (Best 4K Video Converter Software Review) is a professional program enabling users to free convert 2160P 4K content including 4K movies and 4K music videos to standard H.264 MP4 without quality loss from YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion and other 300+ sites. Besides 4K, it can also convert 720/1080P HD, 4320P 8K and even 3D movies at a super fast speed.
Free download the Trail version and have a try, it is 100% clean and safe:
Key Feature of Pavtube Video Converter:
1. Decode the downloaded 2160P 4K, 8K, 1080P HD, SD video contents in MP4, 3GP, FLV, WebM from 300+ sites as soon as possible.
2.Compress 4K to HD (1080P/720P) and convert 4K video files to MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV, FLV, 3GP, iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone, PS3/4, Xbox etc, with an unexpected fast conversion speed due to the support for hardware encoders Intel and Nivda.
Next, follow the guide below to convert and stream the 4K contents to 4K TV and other portable devices.
Download and install Pavtube Video Converter on your computer or Mac (compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and lower versions / Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.9 Mavericks, 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.7 Lion, 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.5 Leopard and lower versions). Run this program immediately. We choose the windows version as the guide, Mac version as the same in the steps.
Step 1. Import the downloaded 4K contents to this program by click "File" menu and select "Add Video/Audio" or "Add from folder" to import 4K video files to the application. Or you can directly drag and drop the files to the program interface.
Step 2. Go to the format list by clicking the format bar close to the "Settings" button and choose“HD Video” > “H.264 HD Video (*.mp4)”
Step 3. For other portable devices which have not able to support 4k video playback, you can open "Profile Settings" window, click "Size(pix)" to select 1920*1080 as the final resolution for output video.
Step 4. (Optional) Open "Video Editor" window and switch to the "Trim" tab, you can drag the slider bars to include the segment you want to remain, click the left square bracket to set start point, and click the right square bracket to set end point when previewing the video or directly input specific values to "Start" and "End" box.
Step 5. After all the settings is completed, hit right-bottom "Convert" button to start to convert 4K video to standard H.264 MP4 for 4K TV and other portable devices.
After the conversion, hit the "Open Output Folder" on the main interface to pop out the folder with the converted files. Then you can transfer the converted 4K content into your hardware or stream to your Home server and play it on your 4K TV and other portable devices with no problems.
Tip: If you have uploading your 4k files to video sharing site, click and get solution.
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Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Saturday, 6 February 2016
Handle with Problems With 4K Video and Most popular 4K players alternative
Windows 7 is having a real issue with the 4k Video files I have. When I right click > properties > details, the frame height and width doesn't exist. Windows media player will only play audio, and VLC lags badly. I finally ended up finding a player that could play 4K, but I'm curious why the files don't have height/width.
Even after rendering 4k from a video editor, the file details show nothing. I should also mention that the icons have no thumbnail.
I'm kinda curious about all these problems but mostly about why the file details don't include Frame width/height. I think it's causing problems with windows media player reading it correctly, because WMP will only play audio.
In the last two years, more and more videos and movies are produced and edited to 4K resolution. Along with this wave, 4K also came to famous streaming video hosting sites like YouTube, Vimeo and others. Generally speaking, you can watch 4K videos in two ways. The one is buy a 4K video player, connect it to 4K display for watching 4K content. While the other one is download 4K from web and play them on computer, mobile or portable devices. Whatever the case, for better enjoy 4K files, owing a superior player is the premise.
Simple recommendation of top 4K players
Conclude from what I said above, 4K media player can either be an external device or a software which installed on computer. In order to explain them clearly, I’m going to introduce the players in two different parts.
Professional external 4K media player
In April, Sony unveiled its 4K media player- FMP-X1, priced at $699. It will be official on sale in this summer. If you buy this player, you can get ten true 4K movies which include The Amazing Spider Man, Total Recall, Salt, Bad Teacher, That’s my boy and more. A bunch of short video clips also will be packed in. Sony has already launched 4K displays and will going to launch two sets of highly cost-effective 4K TV in the following month. These products provide customers great chance to play 4K videos. Set the player to match with high definition display, turn your living room to a mini cinema. Another good news, the fee-based video service will be available in the near future. At that time, users can download more 4K movies and videos from the library.
sony 4k media player
The RED company is the pioneer in the 4K digital camera field. And now, RED’s cinema player is ready for pre-order. This player has a cool name, REDRAY, which priced at $ 1750. For playing 4K videos with REDRAY 4K video player, you should convert videos to the special .RED file with the inbuilt encoder first. Then, just import the .RED files to SD card or USB drive and insert it into player. The rest thing is connect REDRAY player to 4K display or projector, select the video for watching.
redray cinema player
Players from Sony and RED are quite expensive, not everyone can afford it. The fact prompts some people to choose the alternative way, watching 4K with computer. Then, which players can support 4K video playback?
Best 4K video players for computer
Media Player Classic – Home Cinema is a full-featured video player. The app is free and flexible, embedded with various of codecs which enables users to watch any type of video and audio formats. Although you play a large sized video, Media Player Classic can load it in a moment. Take a simple click, it’s super easy to play 4K videos in full screen mode. However, it can be installed on Windows only.
Legendary open source video playback application VLC — widely known for compatibility with a huge number of file formats — received a noteworthy update today. Version 2.1 includes improved audio processing, including proper and complete support for surround sound output. But most notably, this is the first version of VLC to offer 4K playback, though it's still in its preliminary stages. It's still incredibly difficult to find videos at such high resolution, but with a number of 4K TVs and monitors on the market there is certainly some interest.
Play 4K Video in VLC
VideoLAN has also updated its Android and iOS ports of VLC, with the former now offering support for far more devices than in the past. There are also new "partial ports" of VLC for Windows Phone 8, Windows RT, and the "Metro" interface in Windows 8 and 8.1. Among a list of improvements, video playback itself should be tightened up on mobile devices.
In order to play them easily with VLC, converting 4K to 1080P is a good choice to make 4K video more compatible and keep HD quality. How to convert/compress 4K videos to common used video formats?
Pavtube Video Converter is capable of converting any UHD 4K video to 1080P or other HD formats. Besides changing resolution from 4k to 1080P, you can also transcode between all video and audio formats and set any resolution value you like. The following will introduce a step by step guide on how to convert 4K Ultra HD video to 1080P with Pavtube Vdieo Converter.
Compress 4K Ultra HD Videos to 1080p without Quality Loss for VLC
Step 1: Import 4K video footage.
Launch the app on your computer, click the "Add Video" or "Add folder" icon to import source 4K files to the program.
Step 2: Set output file format.
From "Format" bar drop-down list, choose the output format according to your own needs. For example, you can choose "HD Video" > "H.264 MP4" as your desired output format for watching on VLC.
Step 3: Compress 4K to 1080p.
Open "Profile Settings" window, from "Size(pix)" drop-down list, select "1920*1080" as the final file resolution.
Step 4: Start 4K video footage compressing process.
Hit right-bottom "Convert" button to start to downscale 4K video to 1080p. The conversion will start automatically with a progress bar.
You can find the generated files when the conversion is over by hitting "Open output folder" button. Then enjoy a more smooth video playback on VLC or other portable devices.
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Even after rendering 4k from a video editor, the file details show nothing. I should also mention that the icons have no thumbnail.
I'm kinda curious about all these problems but mostly about why the file details don't include Frame width/height. I think it's causing problems with windows media player reading it correctly, because WMP will only play audio.
In the last two years, more and more videos and movies are produced and edited to 4K resolution. Along with this wave, 4K also came to famous streaming video hosting sites like YouTube, Vimeo and others. Generally speaking, you can watch 4K videos in two ways. The one is buy a 4K video player, connect it to 4K display for watching 4K content. While the other one is download 4K from web and play them on computer, mobile or portable devices. Whatever the case, for better enjoy 4K files, owing a superior player is the premise.
Simple recommendation of top 4K players
Conclude from what I said above, 4K media player can either be an external device or a software which installed on computer. In order to explain them clearly, I’m going to introduce the players in two different parts.
Professional external 4K media player
In April, Sony unveiled its 4K media player- FMP-X1, priced at $699. It will be official on sale in this summer. If you buy this player, you can get ten true 4K movies which include The Amazing Spider Man, Total Recall, Salt, Bad Teacher, That’s my boy and more. A bunch of short video clips also will be packed in. Sony has already launched 4K displays and will going to launch two sets of highly cost-effective 4K TV in the following month. These products provide customers great chance to play 4K videos. Set the player to match with high definition display, turn your living room to a mini cinema. Another good news, the fee-based video service will be available in the near future. At that time, users can download more 4K movies and videos from the library.
sony 4k media player
The RED company is the pioneer in the 4K digital camera field. And now, RED’s cinema player is ready for pre-order. This player has a cool name, REDRAY, which priced at $ 1750. For playing 4K videos with REDRAY 4K video player, you should convert videos to the special .RED file with the inbuilt encoder first. Then, just import the .RED files to SD card or USB drive and insert it into player. The rest thing is connect REDRAY player to 4K display or projector, select the video for watching.
redray cinema player
Players from Sony and RED are quite expensive, not everyone can afford it. The fact prompts some people to choose the alternative way, watching 4K with computer. Then, which players can support 4K video playback?
Best 4K video players for computer
Media Player Classic – Home Cinema is a full-featured video player. The app is free and flexible, embedded with various of codecs which enables users to watch any type of video and audio formats. Although you play a large sized video, Media Player Classic can load it in a moment. Take a simple click, it’s super easy to play 4K videos in full screen mode. However, it can be installed on Windows only.
Legendary open source video playback application VLC — widely known for compatibility with a huge number of file formats — received a noteworthy update today. Version 2.1 includes improved audio processing, including proper and complete support for surround sound output. But most notably, this is the first version of VLC to offer 4K playback, though it's still in its preliminary stages. It's still incredibly difficult to find videos at such high resolution, but with a number of 4K TVs and monitors on the market there is certainly some interest.
Play 4K Video in VLC
VideoLAN has also updated its Android and iOS ports of VLC, with the former now offering support for far more devices than in the past. There are also new "partial ports" of VLC for Windows Phone 8, Windows RT, and the "Metro" interface in Windows 8 and 8.1. Among a list of improvements, video playback itself should be tightened up on mobile devices.
In order to play them easily with VLC, converting 4K to 1080P is a good choice to make 4K video more compatible and keep HD quality. How to convert/compress 4K videos to common used video formats?
Pavtube Video Converter is capable of converting any UHD 4K video to 1080P or other HD formats. Besides changing resolution from 4k to 1080P, you can also transcode between all video and audio formats and set any resolution value you like. The following will introduce a step by step guide on how to convert 4K Ultra HD video to 1080P with Pavtube Vdieo Converter.
Compress 4K Ultra HD Videos to 1080p without Quality Loss for VLC
Step 1: Import 4K video footage.
Launch the app on your computer, click the "Add Video" or "Add folder" icon to import source 4K files to the program.
Step 2: Set output file format.
From "Format" bar drop-down list, choose the output format according to your own needs. For example, you can choose "HD Video" > "H.264 MP4" as your desired output format for watching on VLC.
Step 3: Compress 4K to 1080p.
Open "Profile Settings" window, from "Size(pix)" drop-down list, select "1920*1080" as the final file resolution.
Step 4: Start 4K video footage compressing process.
Hit right-bottom "Convert" button to start to downscale 4K video to 1080p. The conversion will start automatically with a progress bar.
You can find the generated files when the conversion is over by hitting "Open output folder" button. Then enjoy a more smooth video playback on VLC or other portable devices.
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Thursday, 28 January 2016
Issues importing Panasonic HC-VX870K 4K MP4 to Sony Movie Studio 13
However, when you want to import Panasonic HC-VX870 AVCHD MTS files to Sony Movie Studio 13 for further editing, you will encounter some issues. Found from feedback of Panasonic HC-VX870 users, following is a sample about HC-VX870 and Sony Movie Studio 13 import issues.
"I recently bought Movie Studio Platinum 13 as a step up from Adobe Premiere Elements 11. I'm liking it so far BUT I can't import .mp4 files that I recorded by Panasonic HC-VX870K. I've searched around this forum and tried a few fixes but nothing has worked. I've tried some different file extensions, updated my quicktime, and installed the x264vfw codec. This is really a big problem for me. "
Hot Search: MXF in Sony Movie Studio | H.265 4K to FCP X | Compress 4K Video to 1080p
MP4 as the most popular video format, is widely used. You may get lots of MP4 files no matter captured by cameras like Panasonic HC-VX870K or downloaded from online. However, many users meet the problems while importing 4K MP4 to Sony Movie Studio for further editing.
According to the Sony's official website, Sony Movie Studio can support MPEG-4 format, but due to the codec issue, Sony Movie Studio might not work with 4K MP4 files. You need to find another way to perform the task. As we all know, the most compatible video codec for Sony Movie Studio is MPEG-2, then transocoding Panasonic HC-VX870K 4K MP4 files to MPEG-2 with a third party program is an easy way to edit MP4 videos in Sony Movie Studio.
Luckily, I got Pavtube Video Converter for Mac(read the review), an excellent Panasonic video converter that can convert and merge Panasonic HC-VX870 4K MP4 videos to ProRes MOV on the latest El Capitan. What's more, this powerful 4K MP4 camera video to Sony Movie Studio 13 Converter, which not only can convert 4k MP4 from Panasonic HC-VX870K for Sony Movie Studio 13 easily, but also export DNxHD for Avid, MPEG-2 for Premiere Pro, Apple InterMediate Codec for iMovie and more NLE systems with the optimal preset profiles for native editing.
The trail-before-purchase is supported, just feel free to try it:
How to Convert Panasonic HC-VX870K 4K MP4 to Sony Movie Studio 13?
Step 1. Free download and install this program. The trial version will have a watermark on your converted files. Except for that, there are no time limitation, no virus, and no unnecessary bundle apps while downloading.
Step 2. Load Canon 5DS R MOV captured videos to the program. You can not only click "Add Video" button to import Canon 5DS R MOV files, but also you can click "Add Folder" button to add AVCHD folder.
Step 3. Head to the "Format" drop-down list and choose "Adobe/Premiere/Son...> "MPEG-2 (*.mpg) as output format for Movie Studio 13 Platinum.
Tip: You can check "Merge into one file" option on the main interface to join all your separate files into single one.
Step 4. Go back to the main interface and tap the right-bottom “Convert” icon to begin the whole conversion process.
After the conversion is done, click "Open output folder to find and locate your generated files with the program. Then make a special video with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 13 Platinum.
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"I recently bought Movie Studio Platinum 13 as a step up from Adobe Premiere Elements 11. I'm liking it so far BUT I can't import .mp4 files that I recorded by Panasonic HC-VX870K. I've searched around this forum and tried a few fixes but nothing has worked. I've tried some different file extensions, updated my quicktime, and installed the x264vfw codec. This is really a big problem for me. "
Hot Search: MXF in Sony Movie Studio | H.265 4K to FCP X | Compress 4K Video to 1080p
MP4 as the most popular video format, is widely used. You may get lots of MP4 files no matter captured by cameras like Panasonic HC-VX870K or downloaded from online. However, many users meet the problems while importing 4K MP4 to Sony Movie Studio for further editing.
According to the Sony's official website, Sony Movie Studio can support MPEG-4 format, but due to the codec issue, Sony Movie Studio might not work with 4K MP4 files. You need to find another way to perform the task. As we all know, the most compatible video codec for Sony Movie Studio is MPEG-2, then transocoding Panasonic HC-VX870K 4K MP4 files to MPEG-2 with a third party program is an easy way to edit MP4 videos in Sony Movie Studio.
Luckily, I got Pavtube Video Converter for Mac(read the review), an excellent Panasonic video converter that can convert and merge Panasonic HC-VX870 4K MP4 videos to ProRes MOV on the latest El Capitan. What's more, this powerful 4K MP4 camera video to Sony Movie Studio 13 Converter, which not only can convert 4k MP4 from Panasonic HC-VX870K for Sony Movie Studio 13 easily, but also export DNxHD for Avid, MPEG-2 for Premiere Pro, Apple InterMediate Codec for iMovie and more NLE systems with the optimal preset profiles for native editing.
The trail-before-purchase is supported, just feel free to try it:
How to Convert Panasonic HC-VX870K 4K MP4 to Sony Movie Studio 13?
Step 1. Free download and install this program. The trial version will have a watermark on your converted files. Except for that, there are no time limitation, no virus, and no unnecessary bundle apps while downloading.
Step 2. Load Canon 5DS R MOV captured videos to the program. You can not only click "Add Video" button to import Canon 5DS R MOV files, but also you can click "Add Folder" button to add AVCHD folder.
Step 3. Head to the "Format" drop-down list and choose "Adobe/Premiere/Son...> "MPEG-2 (*.mpg) as output format for Movie Studio 13 Platinum.
Tip: You can check "Merge into one file" option on the main interface to join all your separate files into single one.
Step 4. Go back to the main interface and tap the right-bottom “Convert” icon to begin the whole conversion process.
After the conversion is done, click "Open output folder to find and locate your generated files with the program. Then make a special video with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 13 Platinum.
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Thursday, 21 January 2016
4K Video Formats: What Supported Formats for Playback on 4K TV?
As we can see, 4K video formats are in a wide range. But some are commonly compatible for both 4K video players and TVs like MP4 and MKV, some aren't. So if you want to make your 4K videos compatible for common 4K devices or softwares to the hilt, you'd better convert 4K videos to the most common 4K video format.
Well, since the development and improvement of 4K TV and video formats continuously, we cannot accurately find out 4K super-hd video formats but a rough list for the present instead.
4K Video Formats
what are 4K video formats on earth? But before this we need make clear what is 4K? It refers to a resolution of 4096×2160 pixels instead of a video format, which confused many people. So briefly if the video resolution reaches to 2160p, it's absolutely a 4K video no matter what formats the video is encapsulated in. In other words, 4K video formats are board. For example, MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI etc. all can be 4K file formats.
Here we go for a rough 4K TV formats overview:
4K TV has been gradually moved towards to an era of 4K video standard, which means 4K videos are widely used and popular by and by. But many 4K TV users encountered a problem that some videos are not allowed to play on 4K TVs on account of the unsupported 4k video format.
As we can see, 4K video formats are in a wide range. But some are commonly compatible for 4K TVs like MP4 and MKV, some aren't.
Hot Search: BD/DVD to Ultra 4K TV | XAVC S on 4K UHD TV | Where to Get 4K Sources
How to enjoy any videos on 4K TV?
Well, since the development and improvement of 4K TV and video formats continuously, we cannot accurately find out 4K super-hd video formats but a rough list for the present instead.
4K Video Formats
what are 4K video formats on earth? But before this we need make clear what is 4K? It refers to a resolution of 4096×2160 pixels instead of a video format, which confused many people. So briefly if the video resolution reaches to 2160p, it's absolutely a 4K video no matter what formats the video is encapsulated in. In other words, 4K video formats are board. For example, MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI etc. all can be 4K file formats.
Here we go for a rough 4K TV formats overview:
Container | Extension | Container | Extension |
MPEG1 | *.mpg / *.mpe / *mpeg | AVI | *.avi |
MPEG2 | *.mpg / *.mpe / *.mts/ *.m2t/ *.m2ts | ASF | *.asf / *.wmv |
MP4 | *.mp4 | MKV | *.mkv |
WebM | *.webm | 3GPP | *.3gp / *.3g2 |
RealMedia | *.rm / *rmbv / *.rv | MOV | *.mov |
4K TV has been gradually moved towards to an era of 4K video standard, which means 4K videos are widely used and popular by and by. But many 4K TV users encountered a problem that some videos are not allowed to play on 4K TVs on account of the unsupported 4k video format.
As we can see, 4K video formats are in a wide range. But some are commonly compatible for 4K TVs like MP4 and MKV, some aren't.
Hot Search: BD/DVD to Ultra 4K TV | XAVC S on 4K UHD TV | Where to Get 4K Sources
How to enjoy any videos on 4K TV?
Don’t worry. From LG LED/Smart/4K TV official product page you will learn that 4KTV can supports MP4 video format from USB flash drive, if you have videos or movies in other video formats like MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, MOV, MP4, MTS, VOB, M2TS, AVCHD, etc. You just need to convert 4K videos to the most common MP4 video format and then transfer them to the USB flash drive connected with the TV. In that case, a third-party 4K TV Converter is needed. HerePavtube Video Converter / Mac Version is high recommended. With it you can freely play video taken by camcorders, cameras, and mobile phones on all 4K TVs with the common MP4 format. Just download the Pavtube Video Converter and follow the steps below to perform the conversion.
4 Steps to Complete the 4K Video to 4K TV Suitable Formats Conversion
Step 1: Add all kinds of 4K movie files to the top 4K TV Converter
Step 2: Define output file format. Click "Format" bar, from its drop-down option list, you can select "TVs" profile. Here, it has optimized MP4 format for 4K TV.
Step 3: Set video parameters. When 4K Ultra HD TV plays videos via USB, it will not support 4K resolution. If your MKV, AVI, WMV videos etc is 4K, you need to downscale 4K to 1080p video in “Settings”.
Step 4: Start converting your favorite movies to 4K TV.
Now, you can easily create a true cinema experience at home, so you can enjoy sharper, more detailed images and any movies than ever before.
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4 Steps to Complete the 4K Video to 4K TV Suitable Formats Conversion
Step 1: Add all kinds of 4K movie files to the top 4K TV Converter
Step 2: Define output file format. Click "Format" bar, from its drop-down option list, you can select "TVs" profile. Here, it has optimized MP4 format for 4K TV.
Step 3: Set video parameters. When 4K Ultra HD TV plays videos via USB, it will not support 4K resolution. If your MKV, AVI, WMV videos etc is 4K, you need to downscale 4K to 1080p video in “Settings”.
Step 4: Start converting your favorite movies to 4K TV.
Now, you can easily create a true cinema experience at home, so you can enjoy sharper, more detailed images and any movies than ever before.
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Tuesday, 19 January 2016
Top 4K TVs or Other 4K Devices: Enjoy 4K through 4K TVs and Other Devices
Minimum resolution is 3840×2160 pixels.,the huge jump in resolution offered by Ultra HD is a real benefit in terms of picture quality. Pictures are shaper and incredibly realistic, creating a near lifelike viewing experience. If you are looking for 4K television and other 4K devices like camera, camcorder, and more, you can read this article to find out the best 4K devices.
4K Cameras
1) Blackmagic 4K Production Camera
This camera provides the best comprehensive solution for 4k production. Blackmagic 4K Production Camera has an advanced technology take makes this possible. The camera has a built-in 6G-SDI output that enables it to connect to live environments
2) Panasonic AG-GH4U
Panasonic AG-GH4U camera, this camera is mirror less and has the ability to shoot images that are remarkable. The camera is able to record and capture images. The Panasonic AG-GH4U camera is a professional camera that gives you only the best.
3) Panasonic Lumix GH4
Panasonic Lumix GH4 has a 16.05 MP sensor that is digital and full HD up to 60p. This camera is mirror less and is a hybrid camera that has been designed for professional photo as well as video use. Panasonic Lumix GH4 has been designed with a weather-sealed body.
4) CION
CION is a professional new camera, it has an ergonomic design. The camera is able to shoot at 4k resolution. CION is a camera that has powerful features sets, and the best thing about this is that, it makes this camera useful as well as versatile when it comes to production.
5) CanonEOS C500
CanonEOS C500 has excellent recording capabilities. The camera has a rich color as well as high compatibility recording. It is able to support frame rates that are up to 120. For both high-speed video capture and slow motion, CanonEOS C500 has greatly enhanced the creativity.
4K Camcorders
1) Sony PXW-Z100 Pro
Sony PXW-Z100 Pro 4k Camcorder record at 4096×2160 resolution. This cam coder has a traditional control as well as ergonomics. What is best about this is that it makes it a lot more easier for a videographer to add this equipment to his workflow.
2) Sony FDR-AX100
Sony FDR-AX100 is palm sized; its coder is able to raise up to 3840 x 2160 resolutions. This cam coder is able to feature recording modes that are of an HD quality. Sony FDR-AX100 cam coder supports MP4 recording when it comes to convectional recording that are in the HD format.
3) JVC GY-HMQ10U
JVC GY-HMQ10U is a cam coder that is able to record videos that have a full HD resolution. What this cam coder does, is to employ the razor sharp lens, which has been designed for 4k recording. JVC GY-HMQ10U is also equipped with a sensor that is impressive.
4) Sony FDRAX1
Sony FDRAX1 has a built-in 3-level ND filter that makes it very good when it comes to video lighting. This camera uses the XAVC S format; it is special because it is able to utilize the Linear PCM compression that is existing.
5) Sony NEX-FS700RH
Sony NEX-FS700RH is able to record 4k raw by the use of AXS-R5 RAW recorder. The camera frame rate does not disappoint because it is actually very good. Sony NEX-FS700RH also has slow motion capabilities as well as an interchangeable lens.
4K Projectors
1) Sony 4K Home Theater ES Projector
With 4K Home Theater ES Projector, you get to have a completely new experience. It is an awesome inspiration with a resolution that is greater than four times the 1080p resolution. Nothing comes close to 4K Home Theater ES Projector, it is just the best.
2) Sony VPL-VW500ES
Sony VPL-VW500ES has 4k picture quality that is stunning. The price is amazing for a projector that is in its category. Sony VPL-VW500ES has an HD up scaling that is of a high quality, it also has 3D player, which is supported by built-in RF transmitter. The color system of this projector is Trilumious.
3) JVC DLA-X700R
JVC DLA-X700R requires a high quality screen, a dedicated room as well as a professional calibration. All this makes it shine and give to its audience the best. JVC DLA-X700R has a spectacular picture quality and this is worth what you are going to invest in it.
4) Sony VPL-VW1000ES
Sony VPL-VW1000ES projector has a very good clarity. With this innovation, Sony has transformed the movie industry. This projector has a great picture resolution and it is able to deliver images that have breathtaking details.
5) Sony SRX-R220
Sony SRX-R220 projector is a projector that produces rich images. The good images give to the audience a nice level of fidelity as well as accuracy and the best thing about this is that, everything looks realistic.
4K TVs
1) Samsung
Pros
Pros
Pros
Pros
Pros
Hot Search: Compress 4K Video to 1080p | Play Video on LG Ultra 4K TV | 4k to Xbox One
The easy workaround I have worked out is to use a third-party video app to convert 4K to a common video format like H.264 MP4 which is a stranded codec supported by almost all 4K TVs. Pavtube HD Video Converter / Mac Version(read the review) are high recommended here. It is provides the most reliable and professional 4K solutions to all format issues including 4K XAVC/XAVC S, 4K MP4, 4K MOV, 4K MXF and more. With it, you can convert 4K to H.264 MP4 without any quality loss. Besides, this 4K converter is also available to customize the output resolutions to any size like 1080p, 2K, 4K as users want.
You can download a free trail and have a free try before purchase it:
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4K Cameras
1) Blackmagic 4K Production Camera
This camera provides the best comprehensive solution for 4k production. Blackmagic 4K Production Camera has an advanced technology take makes this possible. The camera has a built-in 6G-SDI output that enables it to connect to live environments
2) Panasonic AG-GH4U
Panasonic AG-GH4U camera, this camera is mirror less and has the ability to shoot images that are remarkable. The camera is able to record and capture images. The Panasonic AG-GH4U camera is a professional camera that gives you only the best.
3) Panasonic Lumix GH4
Panasonic Lumix GH4 has a 16.05 MP sensor that is digital and full HD up to 60p. This camera is mirror less and is a hybrid camera that has been designed for professional photo as well as video use. Panasonic Lumix GH4 has been designed with a weather-sealed body.
4) CION
CION is a professional new camera, it has an ergonomic design. The camera is able to shoot at 4k resolution. CION is a camera that has powerful features sets, and the best thing about this is that, it makes this camera useful as well as versatile when it comes to production.
5) CanonEOS C500
CanonEOS C500 has excellent recording capabilities. The camera has a rich color as well as high compatibility recording. It is able to support frame rates that are up to 120. For both high-speed video capture and slow motion, CanonEOS C500 has greatly enhanced the creativity.
4K Camcorders
1) Sony PXW-Z100 Pro
Sony PXW-Z100 Pro 4k Camcorder record at 4096×2160 resolution. This cam coder has a traditional control as well as ergonomics. What is best about this is that it makes it a lot more easier for a videographer to add this equipment to his workflow.
2) Sony FDR-AX100
Sony FDR-AX100 is palm sized; its coder is able to raise up to 3840 x 2160 resolutions. This cam coder is able to feature recording modes that are of an HD quality. Sony FDR-AX100 cam coder supports MP4 recording when it comes to convectional recording that are in the HD format.
3) JVC GY-HMQ10U
JVC GY-HMQ10U is a cam coder that is able to record videos that have a full HD resolution. What this cam coder does, is to employ the razor sharp lens, which has been designed for 4k recording. JVC GY-HMQ10U is also equipped with a sensor that is impressive.
4) Sony FDRAX1
Sony FDRAX1 has a built-in 3-level ND filter that makes it very good when it comes to video lighting. This camera uses the XAVC S format; it is special because it is able to utilize the Linear PCM compression that is existing.
5) Sony NEX-FS700RH
Sony NEX-FS700RH is able to record 4k raw by the use of AXS-R5 RAW recorder. The camera frame rate does not disappoint because it is actually very good. Sony NEX-FS700RH also has slow motion capabilities as well as an interchangeable lens.
4K Projectors
1) Sony 4K Home Theater ES Projector
With 4K Home Theater ES Projector, you get to have a completely new experience. It is an awesome inspiration with a resolution that is greater than four times the 1080p resolution. Nothing comes close to 4K Home Theater ES Projector, it is just the best.
2) Sony VPL-VW500ES
Sony VPL-VW500ES has 4k picture quality that is stunning. The price is amazing for a projector that is in its category. Sony VPL-VW500ES has an HD up scaling that is of a high quality, it also has 3D player, which is supported by built-in RF transmitter. The color system of this projector is Trilumious.
3) JVC DLA-X700R
JVC DLA-X700R requires a high quality screen, a dedicated room as well as a professional calibration. All this makes it shine and give to its audience the best. JVC DLA-X700R has a spectacular picture quality and this is worth what you are going to invest in it.
4) Sony VPL-VW1000ES
Sony VPL-VW1000ES projector has a very good clarity. With this innovation, Sony has transformed the movie industry. This projector has a great picture resolution and it is able to deliver images that have breathtaking details.
5) Sony SRX-R220
Sony SRX-R220 projector is a projector that produces rich images. The good images give to the audience a nice level of fidelity as well as accuracy and the best thing about this is that, everything looks realistic.
4K TVs
1) Samsung
Pros
- A smart television that is extremely sophisticated;
- Has stunning 2D as well as 3D picture quality;
- At this size of the television the curve really works;
- Sets a new bar for the televisions.
- The presents for 3D are not ideal;
- The curve that this television has can cause reflection issues.
Pros
- Stunning native pictures;
- The 3D playback is amazing;
- Up scaling is exceptional because it is able to remove the noise.
- Has less video streaming services;
- Does not have the best native contrast.
Pros
- Has very good 4k pictures;
- The sound quality of this television is stunning;
- The price is groundbreaking.
- The television has some back level flaws, although they are minor;
- The sources of 4k are currently rare.
Pros
- Has good sound quality;
- Has very good 4k pictures;
- The scaling is excellent;
- Super 3D quality.
- The cadence detection has failed;
- Has slight issues when it comes to audio sync.
Pros
- Has a good audio quality;
- The Ambilight works great;
- Quality 4k pictures.
- The online service of philips' is second rate;
- The upscaling images of this television look noisy;
- The picture settings require you to handle them with great care.
Are you going to get or had got a 4K camera, camcorder, TV? How to make the 4k video recorded by 4K camera or camcorder playable on 4K TV or other portable devices?
Most of the 4K camera or camcorder recorded video in a special codec like AVCHD, XAVC, and the 4K TV in the market may supported by stranded MP4 or AVI. There are a huge gap between the format, we call it as incompatible issue. How to solve your 4K TV can’t play on 4K TV issues?Hot Search: Compress 4K Video to 1080p | Play Video on LG Ultra 4K TV | 4k to Xbox One
The easy workaround I have worked out is to use a third-party video app to convert 4K to a common video format like H.264 MP4 which is a stranded codec supported by almost all 4K TVs. Pavtube HD Video Converter / Mac Version(read the review) are high recommended here. It is provides the most reliable and professional 4K solutions to all format issues including 4K XAVC/XAVC S, 4K MP4, 4K MOV, 4K MXF and more. With it, you can convert 4K to H.264 MP4 without any quality loss. Besides, this 4K converter is also available to customize the output resolutions to any size like 1080p, 2K, 4K as users want.
You can download a free trail and have a free try before purchase it:
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Thursday, 14 January 2016
Stream H.265 for Playback on WDTV Live on PC
“I have converted over 100 H.265 (.mp4) Blu Ray Movies and can’t play on the WD-TV. The WD 2nd level technical support told me that WD current not supporting the H.265 (.MP4) Format. Can WD update their firm ware and start supporting the H.265 (.mp4)?”
If you have the idea of enjoy the high definition H.265 videos on ay media players, how do you successfully ingest the H.265 files to WDTV Live for playback? It will not be played so well because WDTV Live cannot recognize the H.265 compressed videos so nicely. Some expand knowledge about WDTV we should learn below:WDTV Live playable files formats are listed here:
Video formats and codecs:
MPEG1/2/4, WMV9, AVI, H.264, MKV, MOV (MPEG4, H.264), M2TS, TP, TRP, TS, MP4, ASF, VOB (unprotected or unencrypted)
Audio formats and codecs:
MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, AIF/AIFF, OGG, Dolby Digital, DTS.
Of course there are some third-party tools can be the H.265 plug-ins to import the H.265 to media players or NLEs, someone will find they may not keep the high definition quality or cause some crashes. We need some professionalH.265 assistants right? Fortunately, here is a best H.265 decoder/encoder for you—Pavtube Video Converter for Windows. This is a professional video converter, player and editor for all. What’s the most important, it has upgraded to the latest version to support the H.265 codec. So for playback on WDTV Live, we can easily transcode with the high quality preserved.
Steps on converting H.265 for playback on WDTV Live on PC:
Step 1.Launch the main interface when you download the program form the official website. Load your H.265 mp4 files in with ‘Add video’ or ‘Add form folder’ for individual clips or complete folder.
Step 2.As we mentioned above, we here suggest you to find the MP4 as the output format. Let’s select the suitable formats from “TVs” category.
Tips: No other requirements? Surely you can start your conversion work! Or for some advanced users, several functional items there you must be interested in, right? Such as the ‘Edit’ button, here we can be a good editor to adjust our videos for a better enjoyment on PC. Add what we want and get rid of what we unwanted. Take the following screen shot as a reference.
With all the preparation work you want done well? Go back to the main interface, we here would like to tell you just hit the ‘Convert’ button to get the work started with a faster speed. Now, just enjoy watching your H.265 recordings on WDTV Live at home freely!
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If you have the idea of enjoy the high definition H.265 videos on ay media players, how do you successfully ingest the H.265 files to WDTV Live for playback? It will not be played so well because WDTV Live cannot recognize the H.265 compressed videos so nicely. Some expand knowledge about WDTV we should learn below:WDTV Live playable files formats are listed here:
Video formats and codecs:
MPEG1/2/4, WMV9, AVI, H.264, MKV, MOV (MPEG4, H.264), M2TS, TP, TRP, TS, MP4, ASF, VOB (unprotected or unencrypted)
Audio formats and codecs:
MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, AIF/AIFF, OGG, Dolby Digital, DTS.
Of course there are some third-party tools can be the H.265 plug-ins to import the H.265 to media players or NLEs, someone will find they may not keep the high definition quality or cause some crashes. We need some professionalH.265 assistants right? Fortunately, here is a best H.265 decoder/encoder for you—Pavtube Video Converter for Windows. This is a professional video converter, player and editor for all. What’s the most important, it has upgraded to the latest version to support the H.265 codec. So for playback on WDTV Live, we can easily transcode with the high quality preserved.
Steps on converting H.265 for playback on WDTV Live on PC:
Step 1.Launch the main interface when you download the program form the official website. Load your H.265 mp4 files in with ‘Add video’ or ‘Add form folder’ for individual clips or complete folder.
Step 2.As we mentioned above, we here suggest you to find the MP4 as the output format. Let’s select the suitable formats from “TVs” category.
Tips: No other requirements? Surely you can start your conversion work! Or for some advanced users, several functional items there you must be interested in, right? Such as the ‘Edit’ button, here we can be a good editor to adjust our videos for a better enjoyment on PC. Add what we want and get rid of what we unwanted. Take the following screen shot as a reference.
With all the preparation work you want done well? Go back to the main interface, we here would like to tell you just hit the ‘Convert’ button to get the work started with a faster speed. Now, just enjoy watching your H.265 recordings on WDTV Live at home freely!
Read More:
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- Samsung NX500 H.265 4K to FCP X Workflow on Mac El Capitan
- How to Stream H.265/HEVC 4K Videos to Apple TV 4/3/2/1 on Mac
- Did Any Way Can Make My MKV Video Playable in Sony 4K TV in H.265 Codec?
- Convert Panasonic Lumix GF7 AVCHD Video to H.265 MP4 for playing on Vizio TV
Tuesday, 12 January 2016
Easy Method edit Panasonic LUMIX in FCP/Avid/Premiere
Panasonic LUMIX series camera give you stunning image quality to allow you to truly express your unique style, most of the LUMIX give you the most flexible shooting experience, which allows you to record 1920 x 1080 Full HD video in AVCHD Progressive (50p) or MP4 (MPEG-4/H.264) format.
As far as we know and the feedback from the Panasonic LUMIX users, many nonlinear video editing software like Final Cut Pro 6/7/X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, etc. can’t perfectly import AVCHD .mts files from Panasonic Lumix directly.
Fortuantely, there is an easy way to fix the issue. If you want to import the Panasonic LUMIX videos to Final Cut Pro 6/7/X, Adobe Premiere or Avid Media Composer, you just need to convert the AVCHD to a more editing-friendly format like ProRes for FCP, MPEG-2 for Adobe Premiere Pro or DNxHD for Avid .
Actually, it's not as difficult as you imagine. What's need is just a common video converter like Pavtube Video Converter / Mac Version(read the review). By running it, there's no need to set the codec by yourself: the program has a optimized presets for FCP, Avid and Premiere and there is no need to worry about the quality loss. Just download it and follow the step-by-step guide to learn how to work Panasonic LUMIX videos with your editing software smoothly. Keep reading for a brief how-to on each process.
Key Feature of Pavtube Video Converter:
How to Convert Panasonic LUMIX Videos for FCP/Avid/Premiere
Step 1. After downloading the Pavtube Video Converter, install and launch it. Then click Add Video button to locate the Panasonic LUMIX videos or you can directly drag the Panasonic LUMIX videos to the program. Batch conversion is supported so that you can add multiple Panasonic LUMIX videos to convert at a time.
Step 2. Define output file format for Each Process.
Converting to Final Cut Pro
Click "Format" bar, from its drop-down options, move your mouse to "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" to select it as the output file format
Converting to Adobe Premiere Pro
Click the "Format" bar and switch to "Adobe Premiere/Sony.." option and select "MPEG-2(*.mpg)" as the output format for non-linear post work-flows in Premiere Pro CC.
Converting to Avid
Click "Format" drop-down option, choose Avid Medic Composer best editing codec from "Avid Media Composer" > "Avid DNxHD(*.mov)
Tips: The default settings of the recommended presets work well and ensure a smooth editing. Of course, if you want to customize video and audio encoding settings, just click the "Settings" button to customize these settings. You can adjust the output video/audio resolution, frame rate, bit rate, etc. to customize the output files to get the best quality you want.
Step 3. Finally, click the "Convert" button to start the conversion process.
After a while, your files will be converted into a more editing-friendly format ready to be imported into FCP, Premiereor Avid.
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As far as we know and the feedback from the Panasonic LUMIX users, many nonlinear video editing software like Final Cut Pro 6/7/X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, etc. can’t perfectly import AVCHD .mts files from Panasonic Lumix directly.
Fortuantely, there is an easy way to fix the issue. If you want to import the Panasonic LUMIX videos to Final Cut Pro 6/7/X, Adobe Premiere or Avid Media Composer, you just need to convert the AVCHD to a more editing-friendly format like ProRes for FCP, MPEG-2 for Adobe Premiere Pro or DNxHD for Avid .
Actually, it's not as difficult as you imagine. What's need is just a common video converter like Pavtube Video Converter / Mac Version(read the review). By running it, there's no need to set the codec by yourself: the program has a optimized presets for FCP, Avid and Premiere and there is no need to worry about the quality loss. Just download it and follow the step-by-step guide to learn how to work Panasonic LUMIX videos with your editing software smoothly. Keep reading for a brief how-to on each process.
Key Feature of Pavtube Video Converter:
- Support nearly all HD/SD video and audio formats to various video and audio format;
- Make videos & movies & audios compatible with Android tablets/Phones, Apple devices, Windows 10, Mac OS X El Capitan, video game console, websites and more;
- Edit videos with trim, crop, split, merge and special effects;
- Process videos and movies in batch even faster and easier;
- Attach external *.srt, *.ass, or *.ssa subtitles into source media for entertainment;
- Support perfect audio and video synchronization.
How to Convert Panasonic LUMIX Videos for FCP/Avid/Premiere
Step 1. After downloading the Pavtube Video Converter, install and launch it. Then click Add Video button to locate the Panasonic LUMIX videos or you can directly drag the Panasonic LUMIX videos to the program. Batch conversion is supported so that you can add multiple Panasonic LUMIX videos to convert at a time.
Step 2. Define output file format for Each Process.
Converting to Final Cut Pro
Click "Format" bar, from its drop-down options, move your mouse to "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" to select it as the output file format
Converting to Adobe Premiere Pro
Click the "Format" bar and switch to "Adobe Premiere/Sony.." option and select "MPEG-2(*.mpg)" as the output format for non-linear post work-flows in Premiere Pro CC.
Converting to Avid
Click "Format" drop-down option, choose Avid Medic Composer best editing codec from "Avid Media Composer" > "Avid DNxHD(*.mov)
Tips: The default settings of the recommended presets work well and ensure a smooth editing. Of course, if you want to customize video and audio encoding settings, just click the "Settings" button to customize these settings. You can adjust the output video/audio resolution, frame rate, bit rate, etc. to customize the output files to get the best quality you want.
Step 3. Finally, click the "Convert" button to start the conversion process.
After a while, your files will be converted into a more editing-friendly format ready to be imported into FCP, Premiereor Avid.
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