{"id":2690,"date":"2021-09-12T14:21:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T14:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/?p=2690"},"modified":"2024-01-09T08:26:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T08:26:46","slug":"video-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/video-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Resolution: The Ultimate Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

By now anyone with a television has heard of 4K video, but what really is the difference between\u00a0720p resolution size<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a08K resolution size<\/strong>\u00a0and which one should you choose? It all comes down to understanding\u00a0video resolution<\/strong>. In fact, you will need to master it as a filmmaker, content creator or even a YouTuber. In this article, we will define resolution and clue you in on the best video sizes for common platforms.<\/p>\n

Video Resolution<\/h2>\n

What does resolution mean? Put simply, resolution is the size of an image measured in pixels. Pixels are the dots that make up a frame. Standard\u00a0aspect ratio<\/a>\u00a0for TV and computers is 16:9, so we are talking about the number of pixels in those dimensions. The more pixels or dots, the more data a frame contains. More data equals higher quality, a clearer picture and more detail. Understanding resolution is key because it will help you choose the best recording settings as well as export settings for your given output, whether it be social media or the silver screen. Learning\u00a0how to choose a video camera<\/a>\u00a0is also vital as you begin understanding resolution definition.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to comprehend well the terms that apply to output as you want your videos to be the best combination of quality and speed.<\/p>\n

SD Video<\/h2>\n

Standard definition video is 1280 x 720 pixels, although it\u2019s not considered so standard anymore. HD video replaced 720 resolution size years ago, and 4K is right on its tail. However, for social media output, SD can still be the right output, especially if you\u2019re formatting just for handheld mobile devices and want to prioritize speed of loading and play! However, SD will usually be too small and low quality for computer screens, so avoid it unless your output is limited to just phones.<\/p>\n

HD Video<\/h2>\n

High definition video is less so than in the past because larger, more detailed frame sizes such as 4K are now common. So what is HD resolution size? HD resolution is 1920 x 1080. HD video dimensions are measured in a 16:9 aspect ratio–1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels high.<\/p>\n

4K Video<\/h2>\n

So what is 4K? It is said to be a video frame at least 4,000 pixels wide, though technically 4K is just under that at 3840 x 2160 pixels. 4K video has multiple dimensions and also includes larger sizes. So you see, how many pixels in 4K video varies, whereas HD is always the same. 4K video is also marketed as UHD (ultra-high-definition television).<\/p>\n

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8K Video<\/h2>\n

You will rarely need to output in 8K (7680 x 4320 pixels), However, this extremely high-quality format offers more pixel information for reframing without any loss of pixels. You can find 8K stock footage on Artgrid.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a\u00a0video resolution<\/strong>\u00a0chart for quick reference:<\/p>\n

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Resolution<\/td>\nPixel Size<\/strong><\/td>\nAspect Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\nTerm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SD (Standard Definition)<\/td>\n640 x 480<\/td>\n4:3<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HD (High Definition)<\/td>\n1280 x 720<\/td>\n16:9<\/td>\n720p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full HD<\/td>\n1920 x 1080<\/td>\n16:9<\/td>\n1080p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2K<\/td>\n2048 x 1152<\/td>\n1:1.77<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UHD<\/td>\n3840 x 2160<\/td>\n16:9<\/td>\n4K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DCI 4K<\/td>\n4096 x 2160<\/td>\n1:1.9<\/td>\n4K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Bitrate<\/h2>\n

What is bitrate<\/a>? Bitrate measures how much data is recorded and then read on playback. Not to be confused with bitrate is\u00a0frame rate<\/a>, which is how many frames per second (fps) are recorded in a single frame–24, 30, 60, 120, etc. Higher frame rates usually require higher bitrates, which can increase the size of your files.<\/p>\n\t\t

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What is aspect ratio?<\/h2>\n

Aspect ratio<\/a>\u00a0is the width and height of an image in relation to one another. For example, dividing 1920 by 1080 gives you 16\/9. This aspect ratio is also referred to as \u201cwidescreen\u201d and is currently the most common in digital output.<\/p>\n

Social media export settings<\/p>\n

When exporting videos for social media, you\u2019ll need to get the following settings right:<\/p>\n