GSDEN2022

Thanks borate for refreshing my memory.

Hello, How can I set the Encoder Level for an exported video file using VideoPad (VP)? I'm using VP version 13.67, preset of HD 1080P, my exported videos have the Encoder Level at 5.2 (Main@L5.2). I'm using the software program named Mediainfo version 22.09 to verify the encoder level of my video files. The current version of the Plex server (1.32.6.7468) will not work with video files using Encoder Level 5.2. My work around is to use Handbrake and set the Encoder Level to a lower level. I'm hoping to be able to set the Encoder Level within VP. Thanks, Greg

Thanks Borate!! I followed your instructions above removing the video from the sequence timeline, changing the video effects, aspect ratio and now the exported file has a format profile level 4 as seen by the Mediainfo program. Thanks again!

Thanks Borate for reviewing my project and sending me the project back. You gave me an idea of what to look at with this video. The video was recorded with an iPhone held in a way that caused the video to be recorded vertically and then different software corrects for this by rotating the video later for play back. I think that is what is happening...? Just an update on what I've done: When I export from the project you sent back as mp4 @9:16 1080p, there are a few things different listed in the Mediainfo: Format profile: Main@L5.2 Format settings: CABAC / 3 Ref Frames The format profile is being changed to Main@L5.2. I need to read more on the format profile and understand what impacts that setting. I even tried converting the orignal MOV file using Prism Plus to a mp4 before importing the video into VP (VideoPad). The converted output mp4 file from Prism Plus has Mediainfo listed as 16:9, 1920*1080, High@L4, but when I import the converted mp4 into VP it shows 1080x1920 (9:16). I took the exported video mp4 from Prism Plus imported to VP, rotated video 270 degrees, added to timeline and then exported that video from VP, the format profile is Main@L5.2, 1920*1080. Am I on the right track that video resolution is the key factor on VP setting the format profile setting?

@ketil Thanks for your reply. Being new to the video editing, I may not have explained what I'm trying to do very well. I'm not trying to export as a 4K video. I'm trying to set the level of the H.264 encoding to level 4. https://help.encoding.com/knowledge-base/article/do-you-have-any-information-on-h-264-levels/ Video Encoding: H.264 (level 4.0 or lower). I'm using the MediaInfo program to read the encoding level of the video. https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo/Download I appreciate your reply. One of my biggest struggles is trying to correctly explain what I'm trying to do. Your feedback helps me understand what I need to work on with my writing. @borate No joy with exporting video as avi with settings listed above. I sent you a link to the project folder using MS OneDrive. The video was taken with my iPhone. The video is just a recording of a 7 segment LED displaying numbers 0 through 9 and a few letters being controlled by Arduino UNO. It's been 6 months since my purchase of VP. I'll go purchase the latest version and try again.

Hello, What settings do I need to use with VideoPad to get the edited video to export with the format profile level 4? The current video is 1920x1080, 30 FPS. I tried using the Preset HD 1080p. Video Compressor: H264, Lossless Export: Off(Re-encode Video). With these settings, I'm getting level 5.2 From MediaInfo: First video stream 2530 kb/s, 1920*1080, at 30 FPS, AVC (Main@5.2) (CABAC / 3 Ref Frames) The reason I'm looking for level 4 is I'm trying to play the video on a Plex server and the video level needs to be level 4 or lower. My current version of VideoPad is v11.73. Thanks in advance for your help, Greg