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Have you ever wondered what a video codec is and how they affect the quality of your exported videos? In this easy-to-understand guide for beginner video editors, you'll discover how they work, why they're important, and how they impact image quality and file size when you export. You'll learn about the different types of popular video codecs, including H.264, H.265 (also known as HEVC), VP9, and AV1. We'll show you the pros and cons of the best ones and help you understand which one is the best out of all the options. You'll know how to choose the right codec for your Adobe Premiere, Davinci Resolve, and any other editing software projects with our tips and recommendations. Guide on VIDEO FILE FORMATS: • MP4, MOV, AVI... What are the DIFFERENCES... CONTENTS: 0:00 INTRODUCTION 0:16 WHAT IS A VIDEO CODEC AND WHAT DOES IT DO? 1:06 WHY DOES THE PLAYER GIVE A CODEC ERROR? 1:33 WHICH CODECS TO USE 2:27 H.264 4:39 H.265 6:46 APPLE PRORES 8:44 TECHNICAL DETAILS 9:24 RECOMMENDATIONS