Quality optimization

Mont exports at fixed quality settings, but you can optimize your source content and workflow for the best results.

Export specifications

All exports use these settings:

• Resolution: 1920×1080 (1080p)
• Frame rate: 30 fps
• Video bitrate: 5 Mbps
• Audio bitrate: 192 kbps

These are fixed to ensure consistent, high-quality output.

Optimizing source content

Screen recordings

Resolution: Record at 1080p or higher. Higher resolutions give flexibility for cropping.

Content preparation:

• Increase font sizes in apps you're recording
• Use high-contrast color schemes
• Close unnecessary UI elements
• Maximize the window you're demonstrating

Camera recordings

Lighting: Good lighting dramatically improves quality

• Face a window or light source
• Avoid backlighting
• Use soft, diffused light when possible

Camera settings:

• Position camera at eye level
• Ensure camera lens is clean
• Use external webcam for better quality than built-in

Audio quality

Environment:

• Record in a quiet space
• Reduce echo with soft furnishings
• Close windows and doors

Microphone:

• Use an external USB microphone when possible
• Position microphone 6-12 inches from mouth
• Use a pop filter if available

Editor best practices

Text clarity

• Use fonts at 24pt or larger for readability
• High contrast between text and background
• Avoid thin fonts that may appear blurry

Images

• Import images at 1920×1080 or larger
• Use PNG for screenshots and graphics
• Use JPEG for photographs
• Avoid upscaling small images

Transitions

• Keep transition durations reasonable (0.3-0.5 seconds typical)
• Avoid overly complex animations that may stutter
• Preview before export to verify smoothness

What doesn't affect export quality

These editor performance issues don't affect your final export:

• Playback stuttering – Export renders frame-by-frame
• Preview resolution – Export always uses full resolution
• Timeline lag – Only affects editing, not output

Platform requirements

Different platforms have different quality recommendations:

Mont's 1080p export meets requirements for all major platforms.

Re-encoding considerations

When you upload to video platforms, they re-encode your video. To minimize quality loss:

• Export at highest available quality (Mont does this automatically)
• Avoid re-exporting multiple times
• Upload directly to platforms rather than re-compressing

Troubleshooting quality issues

Blurry text:

• Use larger font sizes
• Ensure source recordings are at sufficient resolution

Audio problems:

• Check microphone placement
• Re-record in a quieter environment
• Check that audio isn't clipping (red levels)

Choppy video:

• Simplify transitions
• Check source video quality
• Export and review—editor playback may be choppy while export is smooth