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The video addresses the common issue of video quality degradation after uploading edits to platforms like TikTok and Instagram, offering a comprehensive guide to maintaining high-quality outputs. Key themes include starting with high-quality clips and setting the correct resolution (such as 1080 by 1920) to prevent resizing issues. The video highlights the importance of good color correction and using 4K quality clips for the best results. Export settings such as QuickTime format, H.264, and enabling maximum render quality are discussed, along with AI tools like Topaz for enhancement. For file conversion, the use of external software like HandBrake or Media Encoder is advised. To maintain quality, uploading directly from a PC using tools like Mega is recommended, along with enabling "high quality uploads" on phones and ensuring a stable internet connection. The creator also offers additional resources like high-quality scene packs and encourages community engagement through their Instagram and Discord server.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses the frustration many editors feel when their high-quality edits are substantially compressed after uploading to TikTok and Instagram, causing them to look low resolution and choppy. Despite multiple attempts at different rendering and uploading methods, the problem persists. The creator promises to guide viewers on how to maintain high-quality edits after uploading.
Key points include:
1. Start with high-quality clips to ensure the end result is high quality.
2. Set your composition settings to a high resolution before editing, as TikTok’s standard resolution is 1080 by 1920. Lower resolutions will be stretched and result in quality loss.
3. Suggested resolutions for editing include 1170 X 1560, 1080 by 1350, or 1080 X 1920 to avoid resizing issues.
4. Adding a good color correction is essential as it will significantly enhance the quality of the edits.
The creator also mentions that they offer high-quality scene packs on their Instagram account for those in need of good quality clips.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of good color correction in video editing to enhance the quality and maintain high standards. They recommend using 4K quality clips and share tips for optimizing export settings. Specifically, they advise selecting the highest quality settings, using QuickTime format, and leveraging AI enhancement tools like Topas.
The speaker also provides a step-by-step guide on properly converting the video file from After Effects to MP4 format for TikTok using external software like HandBrake or Media Encoder. They highlight settings such as H.264 format, high-quality 4K preset, and enabling maximum render quality. It’s suggested to upload videos directly from a PC to avoid compression issues.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on how to maintain high video quality when uploading edits, particularly to TikTok. It emphasizes not transferring edits via email but using external software like Mega to upload edits from a PC and then downloading them to the phone to avoid extra compression. The video also advises enabling the “high quality uploads” setting on the phone and ensuring a stable internet connection during uploads to prevent compression. Finally, the creator encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and join their Discord server for more editing tips and community support.