4K Quality Edits Tutorial

Jul 27, 2024

How to Make 4K Quality Edits with Filmora and Topaz Video Enhancer

Introduction

  • Tutorial on creating 4K quality edits using Filmora and Topaz Video Enhancer.

Importance of Video Quality

  • Start with good quality video.
  • Low quality (e.g., 480p) leads to poor results.
  • Join Discord for high-quality video resources.

Exporting Your Edit

  1. Finish editing without color correction and text effects.
  2. Export in MP4 format.
  3. Hide all text layers if effects are added.
  4. Export the video.
  5. Use specific settings for better results (settings to be copied).

Using Topaz Video Enhancer

  1. Add exported video to Topaz Video Enhancer.
  2. Download available via Discord.
  3. Copy settings for enhancement.
  4. Select output format (MOV or MP4). Select MOV.
  5. Disable audio to maintain quality (Topaz may ruin audio).
  6. Preview before processing.
  7. Click Start Processing to export the enhanced video.

Returning to Filmora

  1. Add the enhanced video back to Filmora.
  2. Select all layers except text and audio layers.
  3. Drag layers to timeline.
  4. Add text effects to complete edits.

Color Correction

  1. Download Crimson CC from Discord, includes installation instructions.
  2. Open project and apply adjustment layers.
  3. Save adjustments as a custom template (click Save as Custom).
  4. Create compound clip (press Alt + G).
  5. Apply CC effect from templates.

Final Steps

  1. Return to main timeline.
  2. Delete render cache before exporting.
  3. Copy export settings for final export.
  4. Uploading to platforms will show video as 1080p, but it will look like real 4K.
  5. Note: Grains may appear post-export but will disappear after uploading.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to like, subscribe, and comment for more tutorials.
  • Reminder of the key tips for achieving 4K quality in edits.
  • This tutorial aims to help improve the quality of video edits.
  • Sign off with a friendly tone: "Take care and peace."