topic Re: Why do people use Sony Play Memories to convert their 'XAVC-S 4K' files ? in Camcorders

Why do people use Sony Play Memories to convert their 'XAVC-S 4K' files ?

Northern_Lights — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:29:59 GMT

I'm new to trying to edit my video footage. Does Sony Play Memories degrade the file when converting from XAVC-S 4K into MP4 ?? I have seen that some people open their files straight into Premier or another video editor.

I have found Sony Play Memories is a slow conversion process as well. Maybe that is a problem ?

Re: Why do people use Sony Play Memories to convert their 'XAVC-S 4K' files ?

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 11:20:49 GMT

Hi Northern_Lights,

We have asked the relevant department for advice and as soon as we get a reply we shall update this thread.

Best,

Arthur

Re: Why do people use Sony Play Memories to convert their 'XAVC-S 4K' files ?

Northern_Lights — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 11:48:34 GMT

Thanks for the reply Arthur.

David

Re: Why do people use Sony Play Memories to convert their 'XAVC-S 4K' files ?

Jonnie1266 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:01:53 GMT

Hi @Northern_Lights

Editing options, although limited, are available within PlayMemories Home without converting the XAVC-S 4K to MP4.

Conversion and 'degrading' is necessary when one wants to burn the footage to Blu-ray disc. The converted footage is smaller in size in order to fit onto a standard disc. Yes, unfortunately it does take a long time to convert. The original XVAC-S 4K file is unaffected and remains stored on the PC for the future.

Just for assurance I regularly use this function, although not as good as raw 4K the converted file on Blu-ray disc when played back is of great quality with a high Mbps (bit rate)

The solution ? Ultra Blu-ray blank media and a writer for PC's available, no need for conversion

Hope this helps

Regards

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IamNic — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 15:51:42 GMT

Hi @Northern_Lights,

the only reason I would see to convert the files is missing compatibility with the editing software one is using. Aside from that there is no point to convert it.

- Nic

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Northern_Lights — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:18:58 GMT

Thanks 'Johnnie' and 'IamNic' for the replies. I am wanting the maximum sharpness to still be there after converting it from XAVC-S 4K into a more usable file type, which I presume I would need if I upload my videos to YouTube ??

That is my aim, to put them on to YouTube.

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Jonnie1266 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:41:13 GMT

You are welcome @Northern_Lights

Sorry I cannot help with uploading to YouTube

Regards