Before committing to a long encode, use the button (top toolbar). Set it to render a 30-second clip.
Select H.265 (x265) or H.265 10-bit for better efficiency. convert hdr to sdr handbrake
The solution is converting that HDR footage to Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) using a process called . Here is how to do it correctly using the free, open-source tool HandBrake . Why You Need to Convert Before committing to a long encode, use the
Even when converting to SDR, selecting an "10-bit" codec (like x265 10-bit) reduces "banding" in skies and shadows. Before committing to a long encode