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Why Does the Quality of My YouTube Video Look Bad?

By: Qasim Arshad

 

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Sometimes, we upload a video to YouTube and are disappointed with the quality. The video just doesn’t look like it did when we first filmed it! We’re not sure what happened in between filming and uploading, but you can always do something about it. Here are some tips for making sure your videos on YouTube look great:

YouTube is a free service that allows you to upload your videos for the world to see. However, as a free service, the quality of your video may not be optimal. If you want to put out something that looks great and will stand up well against other popular videos on YouTube, there are some steps you can take to make sure it’s as good as possible:

Poor Quality:

There are a few reasons why your video may have poor quality, and we’re here to help you figure out how to fix it!

  • The first thing that could be causing this issue is simply not having enough light in the room while filming. If there’s not enough natural lighting coming through windows or other sources, you’ll need to turn on the lights or get lamps.
  • The video could also be blurry because of a shaky hand, so try using something like your arm for support while filming instead of relying on just holding it up with one hand. You can use objects in the room too, but make sure that they’re steady and not easily moved.
  • Another potential issue is the camera lens being dirty or dusty, so make sure to wipe it off before filming! You should also use a microfiber cloth and glass cleaner for more stubborn dirt.

Video settings:

Take a look at your video’s settings to make sure that you’re using the right settings for your camera.

If you have a DSLR, try using the manual setting and make sure that your shutter speed is fast enough. This will help you capture a clear image.

  • Lastly, if these tips don’t help with your video quality then try to film indoors by a window or other light source (or even outside). This should increase your visibility and avoid too much graininess in the video. If it’s still not working out, experiment with different lighting.

Take a look at your video’s settings

If you see a setting for HD Quality, make sure it’s selected.

The video you’re watching is a low-quality version of the original HD file, which they saved by using YouTube’s default setting to automatically reduce quality and save storage space. It might be time for them to upgrade their internet connection or boost their bandwidth so that future videos will play more smoothly in high definition.

If your video is playing in high quality on YouTube and looks great to you but not viewers, the issue might be with their network connection or internet speed. The viewer might need a faster connection than what they have available to them at that moment to play your video smoothly.

The HD version of your video may be too large for the user’s device when they’re viewing it, which is why the video might be playing at a lower quality than what they expect. It’s possible that your viewer needs to upgrade their device in order for them to play videos at the high definition again.

If you’re still getting poor quality on all of these different settings, it may be time for you to re-upload your video into YouTube with a higher quality setting.

Internet Connection:

Check your internet connection and your bandwidth to make sure they’re running smoothly. This has a great effect on the quality of your videos.

If you’re using a slow internet connection, make sure to optimize your video for playback on slower connections by uploading it in mpg format (which is smaller than most other formats).

If you’re still not satisfied with your video’s quality, it may be time for you to re-upload the HD version of your video onto YouTube and select a higher quality option.

Optimize the video for YouTube and other platforms:

YouTube will automatically optimize videos for playback on the platform they’re being played in. Make sure to set your video’s settings so that it can be optimized by YouTube, and choose a higher quality setting if you know there are viewers with slower connections who want to watch it as close to HD quality as possible.

In many cases, your video may be optimized automatically, but in other cases, it might not. Make sure to check your video’s settings on YouTube and choose the appropriate quality option for your viewers who are playing videos at a slower internet speed than others can handle.

Upload HD version of the video:

If you’re still having problems with compromising quality, upload an HD version of your video onto YouTube and choose the highest quality setting so that your viewers will get as close to HD quality as possible.

Opt for a higher upload speed:

If you’re having trouble uploading an HD version of your video, it could be due to what internet connection speeds are available in your area. Uploading videos at full resolution can take much more bandwidth than a low-resolution video.

If you’re still not satisfied with your videos’ quality, it’s possible that the upload speed of your internet connection is too slow to support uploading higher-quality HD files. Re-evaluate what speeds are available in your area and choose an appropriate upload option for high-definition videos. If there aren’t any internet speeds available to you that will work for uploading HD videos, it may be time to upgrade your connection or change the format of your video.

Conclusion:

Given this information, it is important to consider how the internet speed or connection you are using may affect your video’s quality. If a viewer has a slower internet connection than what they need for HD playback, they might not be able to watch your videos smoothly in high definition and could instead experience lag time while watching the video.

It would be best if you optimize their viewing of the video by uploading an alternative version that doesn’t use as much bandwidth so that they will have better streaming capabilities when playing back your content. Uploading higher-quality versions of your videos will also help with providing viewers with more satisfying experiences on low-speed connections but can take up significantly more space on storage devices like hard drives and SD cards.

Depending on whether you want to prioritize the size of your videos or their quality, it may be best for you to choose a higher upload speed in order to optimize more high-quality videos.

Published: September 6, 2021
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Qasim Arshad

Qasim Arshad has been a freelance writer and blogger outreach for over four years. He works closely with B2B and B2C companies providing useful and engaging content that converts viewers into customers. You can catch him on gmail.

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