Denoise Before You Compress for Cleaner DJI Videos

Lower ISO, gentle denoise, modest sharpening—then HEVC. Your aerials will look cleaner at smaller sizes.

Capture for Clean Compression

  • Fly during better light; avoid pushing ISO.
  • Use NDs for proper shutter and natural blur.
  • Avoid extreme sharpening; it accentuates noise.

Light Denoise, Then Compress

Apply a light denoise in your mobile editor before export. HEVCut then allocates bits to edges and textures instead of random noise, reducing banding and mosquito artifacts.

Suggested Bitrates

  • Daylight 4K30: 20–30 Mbps
  • Low light 4K30: 25–35 Mbps
  • 4K60 action: 35–50 Mbps

Sharpness vs Detail

Oversharpening creates halos that look crisp at first glance but break down after compression. Keep in‑camera sharpening modest and, if needed, add a gentle post‑sharpen after compression testing. Favor texture over edge halos for a more natural result on mobile screens.

Test Once, Save Always

Create a 10–15 second test export at your chosen settings and check sky gradients and fine foliage. Once you like the look, save the preset and batch the rest with HEVCut. This small step prevents rework and ensures consistent quality across your shoot.