Quality loss
Quality loss
So I'm not sure if anyone here can assist me, but I plan to try explaining.
I use shadowplay to capture my gameplay videos—recording at 4k in shadowplay. After exporting them into Adobe Premiere 2020 and saving as an MP4, I notice a significant drop in quality. The file sizes are also drastically different.
For instance, the total bitrate of the shadowplay footage is 126,713 kb/s, but after editing and exporting in Premiere 2020, it drops to just 7,317 kb/s.
Is there any way to maintain the same bitrate as the original shadowplay footage?
The main point is to master Adobe Premier effectively, or opt for a simpler alternative editing tool. Almost every editor lets you adjust bitrate during compression; neglecting this is the key issue.
It's interesting how many retail and open-source editors include convenience options, such as presets that let new users choose basic device types without deep settings knowledge. These presets then apply fixed bitrate values, which suit devices like camcorders but not gaming needs. For gaming, custom settings are preferable, requiring a tailored profile instead of relying on presets.
This is why I favor open-source editors.
The main point is to master Adobe Premier or switch to a simpler editing tool. Most editors let you adjust bitrate during compression; skipping this step is the key issue.
It’s funny how many retail and open-source editors include convenience options like presets, which guide users toward basic settings for devices such as camcorders. These presets apply fixed bitrates, making them suitable mainly for simple recordings. For gaming, custom profiles are preferable, requiring setup rather than relying on presets.
That’s why I favor open-source editors—they avoid heavy preset reliance and support streamlined H.264/x264 encoding. They’re lighter, which speeds up encoding.
I personally use Avidemux. It has some quirks, but it produces high-quality results, especially with its ABR encoding, a feature few other editors offer.