OUTLINE FOR ABOVE 5-MINUTE VIDEO

~ INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEST VIDEO QUALITY WITH VIMEO AND YOUTUBE ~

1. Enter the best settings in camera:

A. Menu >>> "Image Quality/Size" >>> "File Format" >>> "AVCHD" >>> "OK"

[NOTE: "XAVC S 4K " is a 2160p video file that represents native 4K. "XAVC S HD" is a 1080p video file with a huge information volume for clearer video images]

B. Set "Rec Mode"

Menu >>> "Image Quality/Size" >>> "REC Mode" >>> "High Quality FH" (1080)

C. Set frame rate:

Menu >>> "Image Quality/Size" >>> "60i"

Answer provided by SONY's Bryan Hardy to Karen Hahn and Dr. K on 9/5/14 at a meeting at the Brandon Best Buy:

NOTE: Interlacing your video with 60i takes up less data space on your hard drive, but the quality of non-interlacing 60p is better.

The experts say: Only PC games offer 1080p/60 sources, but the slightly better motion detail is not a huge, noticeable difference over 1080i. In other words, you're not really missing out on anything with 1080i. Therefore, to minimize the "combing" effect, try to avoid fast horizontal paning with the 4K camera and jerking action when shooting video. The result would look like someone dragged a comb across the fast moving object. Conveniently, this artifact is called combing.

Still confused about the difference between 1080i and 1080p? CLICK HERE

More details: CLICK HERE

 

2. Upload video files to PC:

Menu >>> "Setup" >>> USB Connect Setting" >>> "Mass Storage" >>> OK

Then locate video files on PC.

PRIVATE >>> AVCHD >>> BDMV >>> STREAM >>> Select Movie Files

 

3. Locate recording time available on Main Screen.

NOTE: 64 GB Memory Card gives about 7 hours recording time when camera set at "High Quality FH" (1080) but only about 2 hours recording with camera set at native 4K resolution, i.e. XAVC S 4K as a 2160p video file

4. Leave camera set at "Auto"

NOTE: Might need to set "Night Shot" for IR in dark room.

5. Do not activate "My voice cancellation"

NOTES:

1. SONY recommends a maximum 64 GB on Memory Cards (at 80 mb/sec) for 4K recordings. Purchased four extra 64 GB Memory Cards. The card should be formatted by the camera before use.

MENU >>> Setup >>> Media Settings >>> Format >>>

2. Need to determine how to download 4K files (XAVC S 4K) to the FMP-10 Media Player as well as how to use the Wi-Fi function on the camera.

Answer provided by SONY's Bryan Hardy to Karen Hahn and Dr. K on 9/5/14 at a meeting at the Brandon Best Buy:

Brian suggested that we update the firmware and that may solve our issues using a USB stick to transfer 4K files from PC to Media Player FMP-X10. 

How to do the firmware update - For the Camcorder, we would need to connect the camera to the PC, then go to the Sony web site to check for updates.  According to Brian, we will most likely automatically get download dialog when we are on their website.  However, if we do not, we should be able to simply download the software to our computer and then install it on the camera.  Karen will try this first with the new camera, and then teach Dr. K how to do it. To update firmware on the media player - the media player will automatically prompt you when it needs to be updated, as long as you are connected to the internet via ethernet

Bryan confirmed that the Foundation has 45 days to return the two Sony FDR-AX100/B 4K Video Cameras to Best Buy for full credit on the Foundation's VISA credit card. This option was confirmed by Bryan by checking the records on the Foundation's reward card records at Best Buy.

The answer to question about Wi-Fi is pending

WARNINGS / NOTICES:

1. On 9/6/14 Dr. Kirkpatrick discovered that you MUST press the "HOME" button on the Media Player FMPX10 in order to access the USB stick in the front of the unit. DO NOT PRESS THE HOME BUTTON ON THE TV REMOTE.

2. On 9/7/14 Dr. Kirkpatrick was able to Edit the 4K video using SONY STUDIO 13.0 software that came with the 4K camera. In addition, the original 4K video clips played back OK on the Media Player. However, the the edited 4K videos were distorted when an attempt was made to playback the edited 4K videos on the the Media Player using a USB stick.

However, if the 4K video from the camera was downgraded by converting 4K to XAVC S HD video and edited using the SONY software, then the video played OK on the Media player.

In addition, the XAVC S HD video upload to VIMEO without a problem, e.g., see above video #5 for the Vimeo video uploaded as a XAVC S HD video file.

3. What is "playing back trimmed movies'? (See Manual page 33)

Answer Pending

4. Is the "PlayMemories Home" software required?

Answer provided by SONY's Bryan Hardy to Karen Hahn and Dr. K on 9/5/14 at a meeting at the Brandon Best Buy:

"PlayMemories Home" is not required. The provided free software certificate for the camera and downloaded from SONY CAN be used to edit 4K.  This software is also the easiest way to edit 4K.

5. How do you update the firmware on the camera? (See item #2 above).

6. Need to determine why VIMEO prefers 1080p over 1080i.

Answer provided by SONY's Bryan Hardy to Karen Hahn and Dr. K on 9/5/14 at a meeting at the Brandon Best Buy:

To turn off interlacing, you should just switch over the frame rate in the settings to 60p instead of 60i.  Interlacing your video takes up less data space on your hard drive, but the quality of non-interlacing is better.

7. What is the easiest way to edit 4K content? See item # 4 above.

8. Can 4K content be compressed to a 1080p for uploading to the internet?

Answer provided by SONY's Bryan Hardy to Karen Hahn and Dr. K on 9/5/14 at a meeting at the Brandon Best Buy:

The free software noted above under item #4 above can be used to convert 4K file to 1080p.

9. Can the camera concurrently record 4K and mp4 at 1080p?

Answer provided by SONY's Bryan Hardy to Karen Hahn and Dr. K on 9/5/14 at a meeting at the Brandon Best Buy:

The camera can NOT concurrently record 4k and mp4.  For concurrent recordings it must be 1080p and mp4. The 1080p file is called "XAVC S HD". The 4K file is called "XAVC S 4K ", which is a 2160p video file that represents native 4K.

From: Bryan Hardy [mailto:bryan.l.hardy@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 9:29 PM
To: Anthony Kirkpatrick MD PhD
Subject: 4K Video recording Information

Hello Dr. Kirkpatrick,

I forwarded your concerns to others for additional input and I have some information I hope you will find helpful. One response is as follows:

The 4K camera files can be played natively via USB. The files are located in the Stream folder. Be sure to use the top USB for smoothest playback. A link to instructions on are located under the 4k USB tab in the approved demo list document.

The 4k footage can be edited in latest versions following programs to name a few:

Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Elements
Sony Vegas Pro
Sony Movie Studio 12
Final Cut X

You can also use free video compression programs like Handbrake to reduce the file size since the raw files are huge.

Export 4k files as H264 @ 50 to 70Mbps.

At the moment, the video files can only be transferred from and then played using a USB drive. There is a firmware update for the FMPX10 media players scheduled later to allow you to directly connect the 4K camcorder and transfer files. This update should become available in October.

For playback using the media player, it is recommended to render the edited files in the H.264 codec. Set the target Bitrate (Mbps) at 50 and the maximum Bitrate at 70. This should allow you to have the desired resolution but keep the file from becoming to large for efficient use. The files should now be compatible with the media player. I have attached some screen shots to help show what to look for. These images are of the Adobe software but it should be similar on the Sony software package. Look under the Export Settings column. Notice the different options on the Video tab showing the Bitrate used and then Audio tab for sound options.

As for using Vimeo versus YouTube, the difference is that YouTube has 4K video capability while Vimeo supports a maximum resolution of 1080 HD. However, Vimeo has stated they are looking to support 4K video in the future. There is a link below for compatible resolutions using YouTube. However, Vimeo does have better compression rate options, so once Vimeo begins to support 4K video it will be the better choice between the two streaming options.

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1722171?hl=en&ref_topic=2888648

Another question you had before concerning recording 4K video and the compressed, MP4, format simultaneously. I have discovered that the dual video record option has nothing to do with the resolution you are shooting at but has everything to do with the frame rate you are using. You cannot use the dual video recording option while using a frame rate at 60p. This means that 60i, 30p, and 24p will all work in this mode and, because the 4K video is captured at 30p, you have the ability to record that same video in the MP4 format.

I'll continue be in touch with any further assistance I can provide. Please feel free to reach out to me as well.

Best Regards,

Bryan Hardy

Sony DI Specialist

Brandon, FL

From: Anthony Kirkpatrick MD PhD
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 10:39 PM

To: Karen Hahn

Cc: Bryan Hardy (Bryan.L.Hardy@gmail.com); PAUL DIBLASI (paul@baybusinessedge.com); Cheryl White RN BS (cew@macfar.com); Dr. Richard Hoffman PhD (neuropsychologist@doc4psych.com); Jerry H. Trachtman, ESQ; Nancy Nemhauser JD (NNemhauser@aol.com); SHANNON STOCKER MD (shannonstocker@me.com); Dr. Manjul Derasari (manjulderasari@yahoo.com); Manjul Derasari MD (manjulderasari@gmail.com); Jane Strauss; MARY DAVIS (foundation@tampabay.rr.com); Mary Davis

Subject: Uploaded edited 4K video to the internet

Karen:

I made a video 4K clip of Doc for your 4K video production.

I wanted to determine how well VIMEO would play the video in 1080i after I edited the 4K video directly in Adobe’s Premiere Elements version 9.

As you know, VIMEO does not permit the uploading of 4K content directly to its site.

As expected, the Premiere Elements cut file size of the 4K video from 1,000 MB to 195 MB. Then VIMEO further compressed the file size down to 30 MB before playing the file in 1080i resolution.

The total bitrate was only about 5 mbps. (See caption of properties of the 30 MB video file below that is currently playing over the internet by VIMEO).

Nonetheless, even with a small file size (30 MB) and slow bitrate (5 mbps) the video resolution of the 1-minute clip in 1080i is pretty amazing.

Check it out: