[Rick Potter]

Thanks. I’m going to give it a try tonight. Rick

[Rick Potter]

Thank you. Its a ThiEye. Any help would be great. Thanks, Rick

[Rick Potter]

Thanks for the response. Mediaarea is really neat! Here is my youtube video that has pixelation. I see other drone videos that don’t have the pixel blur, so I know it can be done. Comments appreciated. Rick
https://youtu.be/tZVuzq_tgJI

Mediaarea info from original file from my Q500 drone. 1080 60p
11349_sourcemp4fromdrone.txt.zip

Mediaarea info from rendered Vegas 13 file then uploaded to Youtube:
11350_renderedfileuploadedtoyoutube.txt.zip

Original Drone file data:
General
Complete name : E:\Missile base and #8 golf course\Source.mp4
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Base Media / Version 2
Codec ID : mp42 (mp42/isom)
File size : 1.76 GiB
Duration : 5 min 0 s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 50.3 Mb/s

Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : Main@L4.2
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 2 frames
Format settings, GOP : M=1, N=30
Codec ID : avc1
Codec ID/Info : Advanced Video Coding
Duration : 5 min 0 s
Source duration : 5 min 0 s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Maximum bit rate : 50.0 Mb/s
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 59.940 (59940/1000) FPS
Original frame rate : 59.940 (60000/1001) FPS
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Source stream size : 1.72 GiB (98%)
Title : Yuneec AVC
Language : English
Color range : Full
Color primaries : BT.709
Transfer characteristics : BT.709
Matrix coefficients : BT.709
mdhd_Duration : 300437

Audio
ID : 2
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC
Codec ID : 40
Duration : 5 min 0 s
Source duration : 5 min 0 s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Nominal bit rate : 128 kb/s
Channel(s) : 1 channel
Channel positions : Front: C
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz
Frame rate : 46.875 FPS (1024 spf)
Compression mode : Lossy
Source stream size : 1.63 MiB (0%)
Title : Yuneec AAC
Language : English
mdhd_Duration : 300523

Rendered file from Vegas 13 uploaded to Youtube file data:
General
Complete name : E:\Missile base and #8 golf course\#8 golf Course.mp4
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Base Media / Version 2
Codec ID : mp42 (mp42/isom)
File size : 144 MiB
Duration : 53 s 370 ms
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 22.6 Mb/s
Encoded date : UTC 2016-10-02 18:09:50
Tagged date : UTC 2016-10-02 18:09:50

Video
ID : 2
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4.2
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 2 frames
Muxing mode : Container profile=High@4.0
Codec ID : avc1
Codec ID/Info : Advanced Video Coding
Duration : 53 s 370 ms
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 22.3 Mb/s
Maximum bit rate : 26.0 Mb/s
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 59.940 (60000/1001) FPS
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.179
Stream size : 142 MiB (99%)
Language : English
Encoded date : UTC 2016-10-02 18:09:50
Tagged date : UTC 2016-10-02 18:09:50

Audio
ID : 1
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC
Codec ID : 40
Duration : 53 s 355 ms
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 320 kb/s
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz
Frame rate : 46.875 FPS (1024 spf)
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 2.04 MiB (1%)
Language : English
Encoded date : UTC 2016-10-02 18:09:50
Tagged date : UTC 2016-10-02 18:09:50

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[Rick Potter]

Paul is correct. Do a “save as”. You might want to do “copy media” with the save as is you want to start a new directory on your HD. Then all your audio/video files will also be included. Rick

[Rick Potter]

We have been fighting the Pixelation issue for years. Any fast motion areas exhibit the same problems you are having. Really wish I could figure it out.

Rick

[Rick Potter]

Thanks for the response. I found a solution to renaming using EXIF data to rename to modified date (creation date). I found a sweet little program called Advanced Renamer. Simple to use and free.

Question. I’ll be using Freemake to convert from .mov to .mp4 and the original video bit rate is less than 10,000 kbps. Other than making the file size larger is the converted quality better if I set the constant bit rate to 20,000 in the Freemake conversion software?

Rick

[Rick Potter]

Correct you are. It is indeed a problem that has been researched by many others. I see that now.

For what its worth here are the recommended Google/Youtube upload/render settings.
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1722171?hl=en

Comments appreciated.
Rick

[Rick Potter]

Let me first say I am a huge Panasonic fan! I have 2 of their Plasma TV’s from 6 years ago, both rock solid. Also have the Camcorders TM90, TM900k and the 770. (had the 550 but traded it in to B&H for the 770 as it had the same audio issues)

The 770 is a rock solid camera and still the best bang for your money for normal family use and the feature set is great, (really love the timelapse) It’s my opinion whomever Panasonic hired to write their audio codec is the culprit. My older TM90 and TM900k (japanese verion) both have great audio with no issues in Vegas or Camtasia. The audio issue started on the 550 and possibly continues thru their consumer line.

“”””Rick – Did you adjust the auto gain control at all?
How was the audio inputted on the V770 – built-in mic or auxiliary mic?””””
“”””Did you try to monitor the audio using headphones during recording with the V770? If so, what did it sound like? Quiet? Good?””””

–Mic Level – Auto, AGC on, AGC off, adustments in Manual mode also.
— 5.1, 2 channel both tried.
–Rode Pro input (better sound and audio line in Vegas) mic self powered
–Tried ATR3350 clip on mic (better sound and audio line in Vegas) mic self powered
–Monitor with headphones audio was very quiet.
–MP4 and Avchd, same

I was pulling my hair out trying to figure it out, now I just accept it an hope Panasonic makes some changes.

Thanks for responding,
Rick

[Rick Potter]

I was past my 30 day return at B&H but they were kind enough to swap my 770 with a new one. Same audio issues. The V770 has great optics, controls and records audio beautifully when played on a TV or monitor. Actually it’s fantastic!

However when editing in Vegas or Premiere utilizing the in camera audio, the audio line is almost flat. Yes I have experimented with all the audio controls and found increasing the in camera recording levels do work, however the white noise is ridiculous. My work around is modifying the audio in Audacity and properly adjusting the levels. I did purchase a Canon G40 and find the 770 to have better video, however I just love the G40’s 26mm lens and pristine in camera audio!

Currently I use a Rode Pro mic on my 770 with success in editing software. In this thread you can see others have verified my findings and Panasonic tech support said to me….. “This camera was not meant for production work”….”I said to the tech, “You mean because the camera has inherently weak audio codec’s when interpreted by editing software I should just ignore the white noise?” He said “That’s your choice”. Panasonic did acknowledge an issue with the audio codec, actually he called it a driver. I have tried converting the raw 770 file in Hijak and find increasing the audio to also work.

Oh well, I still enjoy the camera with its issues.
—-Sound quality poor when imported into editing software. Vegas 11, Pro, Camtasia and Premeire
—-Battery life is poor.

Rick

[Rick Potter]

Thanks for the response. B&H said I could exchange the Panasonic 770 for something else. I’m considering the Canon G40, it has a 26mm lens which I’d use inside the home at holidays and birthdays. Wish there was a way to convert Panasonics codec into something that doesn’t flatten out the audio.

Comments appreciated. Rick