Decreased video playback quality after rendering

[Martine2411]

Hello.

I have an issue with a significant drop in video quality after rendering my timeline before exporting. I've tried youtube/googleing the problem but can't seem to find a solution. If anybody has an idea about where such a problem could originate, it would be greatly appreciated! I'm using the following secuence settings. 

[Ann Bens · Accepted solution]

I frame mpeg only is a low quality preview codec and its set to 1080p.

You dont need to render the timeline before export if you dont use the preview codec.

[Martine2411]

Thanks a lot!

[Jeff Bellune]

What is your Program Monitor playback resolution set to? Anything less than Full will degrade playback video quality, even after rendering. 

[R Neil Haugen]

Ann's right. IF you need to render, and want to see full quality, then you would need to set the preview codec to a UHD option, to match the timeline.

Neil