When producing video for the digital domain it’s important to be aware of a few settings before you press record, start editing and begin uploading your works of art. Understanding these factors will save you from a lot of confusion and frustration later.
You may already have heard of some of these categories before, but let’s clarify what they are and how they may affect your filming ventures. Firstly, when talking about video formats, we’re usually referring to the type of file that is recorded onto your camera/memory card, or that is outputted by your editing software. The most common are:
- WEBM
- MPG, MP2, .MPEG, MPE, MPV
- OGG
- MP4, M4P, M4V
- AVI, WMV
- MOV
- FLV
- AVCHD
Here’s a quick video guide to the subject:
The next piece of ‘need to know’ information, when working with video is ‘Aspect Ratio’. This basically refers to the size, or dimensions of the screen/frame you’re working in. It’s crucial to know this as, not only do you need to know how to match these preferences in your camera and editing software, but also because different social media and video streaming platforms sometimes require different aspect ratios. Take a look at this video to learn more:
Finally; ‘Frame Rate’. This is measured in FPS (frames per second) and refers to the frequency of still images (frames) that are displayed over time. It can be a really useful factor to consider, especially if you’re shooting in slow motion. Here’s an explanation of of the various settings you can use:
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