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Why do my PlayStation 5 video clips exported in WebM format have washed out colours?
The PS5 uses a BT.2020 color space, which is HDR (high dynamic range) and not compatible with standard editing software, leading to washed-out colors.
The BT.2020 color space has a wider color gamut than the BT.709 color space used in standard dynamic range (SDR) video, which can cause color inconsistencies.
WebM files, the default format for PS5 video clips, use the VP9 video codec, which is not optimized for color accuracy.
The VP9 codec is a lossy compression format, which can lead to color degradation and washed-out colors.
When WebM files are imported into video editing software, the color space is not automatically converted, resulting in washed-out colors.
FFmpeg, a free and open-source video processing tool, can be used to convert WebM files to MP4 files with accurate HDR colors.
To fix washed-out colors, users need to convert the files to BT.709 color space (SDR) using software such as FFmpeg.
Video editing software like DaVinci Resolve can also be used to fix the colors by adjusting the clip attributes.
Disabling HDR in the editing software or using a plugin that supports HDR conversion can also solve the issue.
The PS5's default recording software records video at 10-bit 4:2:0, which can lead to color banding and washed-out colors.
Converting WebM files to MP4 files can quadruple the file size due to the higher bitrate required for accurate HDR colors.
The PS5's HDR mode uses a wider color gamut, which can cause color inconsistencies when converted to SDR.
The PS5's video recording software uses a variable frame rate, which can lead to inconsistent frame rates and washed-out colors.
The WebM format is not optimized for color accuracy and is intended for web-based video streaming, which can lead to washed-out colors.
The PS5's video recording software is optimized for online sharing, which can prioritize file size over color accuracy, leading to washed-out colors.
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