I've been exporting 4K videos to YouTube using various software like Final Cut, Compressor, and Resolve, and they usually look great. However, there's a strange issue with one specific TV where the videos look fine at 1440p but become oversaturated when viewed in 4K. I've used footage from a Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro, a Sony EV10, and even some iPhone clips and screen captures. Interestingly, I noticed that other videos on YouTube displayed normally on that TV, but I also discovered that some 4K videos edited on a Mac have the same color saturation problem. I suspect there might be an issue with the color space of files exported on Mac devices when they're uploaded to YouTube. Has anyone else experienced this, or does anyone know what might be causing these oversaturation issues on certain TVs?
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Dude, I hear you! I experienced something similar with my TV when watching 4K content from my Mac. I fixed it by using a device like the HDFury Vertex2 to handle the color mapping better. It does help with the oversaturated colors, especially on certain TVs that don't handle HDR well.
It sounds like your issue might be related to the specific TV’s settings, especially if other devices are displaying the videos correctly. Some TVs struggle with HDR or certain color profiles. You might want to check if your TV has HDR settings and see if toggling them makes a difference. Also, using a calibration tool for your TV could help make sure everything's displaying as it should.
That's a good point! Sometimes a simple adjustment in the TV's picture settings can solve oversaturation problems, especially for HDR content. You might need to experiment with the settings to find the best balance.