Is it possible to shoot on 4k, edit in 1080P or 2K, then export as 4k?

Report · Jan 13, 2023

total newbie question but I definitely need some help with this. I have a laptop that can't edit in 4k. Thank you.

Report · Jan 15, 2023

I'm shooting with a Samsung phone in 4k. Files will be Mp4

Report · Jan 18, 2023

I'm shooting with a Samsung phone in 4k. Files will be Mp4

By @Jordan279308949cpz

Its all about CODEC not so much mp4 or 4K.

Phone footage is one of the worst formats to edit native.

Hence the advice for converting or using proxies.

Report · Jan 14, 2023

Jordan, thanks for info on mp4. be good to know now if you are on pc or mac.

If on pc you can get a program called 'mediainfo' and that free program can ( in tree view mode) say what your video is all about ( container, codec in container, bitrate, file size, all kinds of stuff that experienced people can understand ). Unfortunately 'experienced' means a little time studying and learning stuff, but has nothing to do with how smart you or they are... it's just that things get complicated sorta and it takes time to figure stuff out .

At some point you'll want to know how to convert the mp4 to something editor friendly...so if you say if you are on pc or mac, and include screenshot from mediainfo if on pc, it would speed up the best solution for you.

might want to look into " handbrake" program ( free ).

Report · Jan 15, 2023

I have Windows. The laptop isn't too slow. I just think it is too slow for 4k

Report · Jan 15, 2023

I will post a screenshot of media info rundown ASAP

Report · Jan 15, 2023

my computer, about 7 years old.

fractal design case

c: program files, ssd

d: source material ( 2 spinning black drives raid )

e: ssd, cache

f: ssd, exports.

full form graphic card pci e

full form bm pci e sdi in and out card ( for reference monitor not shown in photo

eizo primary

bm control surface

I can probably handle a 60 second TV commercial ( with masters, coverage, slated multiple takes, etc. ) shot in 4k but put into a 1080 timeline with proxy ( dnx ).

It's amazing you can shoot a full feature film on a laptop !!!!!!! in 4k !!!!! wow !!!!!!

: )