Poor quality export for YouTube help.

[The_LindsayLife]

Hello! I am very new to Premier pro and exporting my first video. I have googled and googled and googled and can't for the life of export to a clear HD quality for YouTube. Settings I have as below. Is there something i am missing. Video input source seems consistent at 1920 x 1080(1) 29.97Fps and my stills are all different dimensions but that's ok it works for the best part. It's mainly the video that I would like to improve the export quality of.
Published video quality as it is for reference:

 

 

 

 

You tube video example 

What am I missing?

[PaulMurphy]

The compression quality looks fine to me. The issue is likely due to your sequence settings. It appears that you're working with footage filmed in 29.97 or 30 fps but editing on a 23.976 fps timeline. This frame rate mismatch causes Premiere Pro to drop approximately six frames per second, which can result in choppy or less smooth motion.

To fix this, try adjusting your sequence settings:

1. Go to Sequence > Sequence Settings.
2. Change the Timebase to 30 fps.
3. Click OK and check if the playback looks smoother.

Also, great to see Echuca! I haven't been back there in over 25 years.

[The_LindsayLife]

Thank you for your prompt reply. Echuca was a great stop! so much to do down the street now it's a good destination to visit. 

I adjusted the sequence settings to 30fps and then exported to match that quality. The export quality has slightly improved but I still think it's pixeleated and lagging. Or is it just me? Other You tube videos just seem tV quality and so crisp and clear like your there as well, this one looks 80s. LOL. 

Thinking about it, maybe it's my input files from the DJI OSMO Action 5, I've been staring at the same clips over and over I am not sure what i am seeing anymore.  I've attached one from onedrive and the updated version of the youtube clip for reference.  

Any suggestions for any other settings I might not have googled? Very greatful for any help I can get. 

DJI action 5 Files look sharp on my phone & laptop but not on a desktop screen / TV when I play them stand alone. 

https://youtu.be/ypEZes9GhZo    

[The_LindsayLife]

Further review of individual playback files and it seems a playback quality on the Youtube upload is the worst. (this was not a direct from PRemier Pro publish to Youtube, that file was even worse. Sorry just trying to eliminate anything i can think of. 

[Kevin-Monahan]

Thanks for keeping us in the loop. I hope we can help you achieve the desired quality you are seeking on YouTube. Let us know if there's anything we in the community can do for you.

Thanks,
Kevin

[The_LindsayLife]

Thank you! I think we can some this up to user trying to hard! hahahah 😉 

[PaulMurphy]

YouTube dynamically adjusts video quality based on your internet connection, which could explain why your video appears low resolution or blocky when you play it.

However, this does not affect how others see your video—each viewer's experience depends on their own connection and settings.

To manually set YouTube to play at the highest available quality, click the gear icon at the bottom of the video player and select the highest resolution option.

[The_LindsayLife]

Thank you! I worked this out also since last post, but playback still feels blocky in some places. Ah well. Shall start again with a new vclean video and see where that gets me. Thanks again for your time, appreciate it! 🙂