Should I use H.264 or Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) ?

After editing in FCP X, I am sharing through Master File to an external Hard Drive.  It is only for playing in computer or in Sony T.V.   I don't need the content back for editing.  In settings, should I choose video codec as H.264 or Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) ?  Thanks

Thanks for the repies.
(1) "Compressor is not required. You can use Streamclip, or you can export twice from FCP" - Tom Wolsky 
Sorry, I didn't understand the meaning of "twice".  Why twice, why not once?
(2) Is there any spelling check option while replying or typing questions in this Discussions?

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  • Need advice about H.264 and Apple ProRes 422.

    When exporting a "master file" I can encode the video as H.264 or Apple ProRes 422 (etc). The H.264 is more compressed but still in 1080p? Does this mean that I do not have to compress the file with "Compressor"? What is the advantage of using ProRes and what is the advantage of using H.264? I want of course the files to be as small as possible but still at the best quality. Any advice?
    Thanks.

    ProRes is an editing format. If you are archiving a finished project, you can create an extremely high quality "print" with H.264. ProRes 422 will use approximately three times as much memory. ProRes 422(HQ) roughly four times and ProRes 4444 up to 10 times (compared to the size of the file FCPX will export as H.264). 
    FCPX exports (shares) H.264 in highest quality (over 45Mbits/sec [if needed] for 1080p), you have no options to adjust for smaller files (or lesser quality from FCPX.)
    To get "as small as possible," you'll need to learn more about compressing video. As a comparison (to FCPX), YouTube limits a maximum bandwidth of 8Mbps (used to be 5Mbps -- I *still* compress to 5Mbps before uploading.) Even compressed this highly, H.264 provides excellent results. [Compressing in ProRes is going from 4444 down to 422 Proxy (not to be confused with proxy media used in FCPX which is 1/4 resolution, i.e. 960x540 for 1080, ProRes 422.) You cannot compress each of the different ProRes flavors individually.]
    You'll need other software to compress further than FCPX.  I use Quicktime 7 Pro. Compressor is another way to go (Compressor will let you set "compression markers" so you can vary the bitrates through various sections of your work).  The way to figure out your compression level is to find a section (less than a minute) with the highest motion high contrast (and/or changing gradients) and export at different bitrates. Watch for "jpeg artifacts" (blocking) and once you've gotten past that, that's the bitrate you should compress to. (I've had some clips that required at least 20Mbps.) It just takes a little practice to get a feel for it.

  • Capture: DVCPRO HD 1080p30 vs Apple ProRes 422

    We shot a project at 1080p30, 29.97 fps. I'm wondering if I should capture this footage using the DVCPRO HD 1080p30 setting or the Apple ProRes 422 setting. And why would you recommend using one or the other.
    Thank you very much!

    I called AJA and they can do it with an Intel Mac Pro 3ghz dual core.

  • Step by step Apple ProRes 422 PROXY workflow, please.

    Anyone could help me find a complete video or not, "Step by step Apple ProRes 422 PROXY workflow", please. I can´t find any.
    I´ve never used Apple ProRes 422 PROXY and I´ve all the doubts on how to use it, final quality, etc, etc.
    My original files are from a Canon 5DMII (H.264) and I usually transcode to Apple ProRes HQ with the EOS1-plug-in. The renderings are too long...during my editing ,-( Too long and my machine stops with the heat after several hours.
    (I´ve my settings ok, between my files and my project, etc).
    Is Apple ProRes 422 PROXY, a possible solution, at least during the editing process? Good quality and less time rendering?
    What about final output? Can I have 1080p/24 pristine as I´ve now?
    I´m editing with a MacBook Pro 15"/2.33 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo/4GB SDRAM.
    Thanks very very much. I´m a bit desperate 8~S

    ProRes flavours:
    "The Apple ProRes format comes in five versions: Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (LT), and Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)."
    from http://documentation.apple.com/en/finalcutpro/professionalformatsandworkflows/in dex.html#chapter=10%26section=2
    Tom, you mean, Apple ProRes 422 or Apple ProRes 422 (LT).
    Why? Because this specs?
    (according to Apple)
    "Apple ProRes 422
    The Apple ProRes 422 codec provides the following:
    Target data rate of approximately 145 Mbps (1920 x 1080 at 60i)
    Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
    Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
    The Apple ProRes 422 (LT) codec provides the following:
    Roughly 70 percent of the data rate of Apple ProRes 422 (thus, smaller file sizes than Apple ProRes 422)
    Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)"
    Are enough (Mbps, colorspace, etc) to handle with files from 5DMII (1080p/24 my settings) without a big waste of resources; space, time, etc? In this the point to consider?
    "If you use Proxy for ingest you'll have to batch ingest to higher resolution for output." - Tom.
    I´m sorry but I know nothing about the use of Proxy files, so I don´t understand what you mean. That´s why I asked for an explanation step by step... ,-(
    Additional question: is it possible (at all) to change the projects I´ve (several); all with Apple ProRes HQ to another ProRes version? Will I loose what? Effects, filters, renderings?
    Thx.

  • Browser showing Compressor as Apple ProRes 422.

    I am working with HD clips from a Canon using AVCHD codec so I am wondering why my Browser, Compressor column shows Apple ProRes 422. Keep trying to find something in the manual or online video tutorial but no luck. Does this have something to do with how the Setup was handled and should some settings be changed?

    I wish I could answer your question but I sort of don't understand it. When I open my Log and Transfer window there is no option I can find to select preferences on Transferring. I don't see anything like this in my User Preferences, System Settings, Easy Setup, (this is the only place I can find the Apple ProRes 422 codec) Audio/Video Settings window - Sequence Presets and Capture Presets.
    Could it be I had selected the ProRes 422 in Capture Presets at one time because in the Summary window of Capture Presets states "Use this preset to capture from an HDV device and transcode to Apple ProRes 422." and FCP remembers this every time it deals with this HD information?
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  • FCP Apple PRORES 422 (HQ) setting-how to export?

    I am importing and dropping in scanned images from the storyboard into FCP and then importting and placing on the timeline some digital animated images which have been done in the format 1920x1080 24fps. They have been put through shake and we chose the setting Apple PRORES 422 (HQ) which I have then set the FCP settings to match that. Everything works fine in Final Cut but then when I export the timeline to make it into a Quicktime movie, the digital animated shots dont play properly, they like skip frames. Do you know anything about this and how I get it to play smoothly? I have tried everything I can think of and nothing is working!

    First off, ProRes HQ is VASTLY OVERKILL for converted flash video. That is for 10-bit high end formats. All you gain in using that over ProRes 422 is file size.
    Second, 640x432 is a non-standard frame size. 640x480 is more like it, but really, FCP would like to see 720x480. ProRes doesn't really work in RT with the dimensions you have.
    Convert the FLV to something like DV50 or just DV. but you have to get the right aspect ratio, or things will require rendering. Or better yet, get the MASTER footage, and not a flash video.
    Shane

  • Does CC 2014 eliminate the need to have Final Cut Pro and/or Compressor installed to access Apple ProRes 422?

    Hello:
    Just today, I was working on a Mac system that does not have any of the applications that I would have expected to need to have installed in order to do more than just decompress movie files compressed with Apple ProRes 422.
    I was expecting to have to install Final Cut Studio 3, Final Cut Pro X, Compressor 4, and/or QuickTime 7 with the QuickTime Pro key; however, none of those applications are installed and I am able to create custom QuickTime Apple Pro Res422 Sequences in Premiere Pro as well as export using Apple ProRes 422.  After Effects and Adobe Media Encoder also show all the Apple ProRes variations.
    Does CC 2014 eliminate the need to have Final Cut Pro and/or Compressor installed to access Apple ProRes 422?  Is it something happening on the OS or QuickTime level that would affect CC or CS6 in the same way?
    I've done a web search, but haven't really come up with anything other than older articles about needing to have FCP installed (and I typically work on systems with Final Cut Studio 3 installed as well as CS6, CC, or CC 2014).  If more detailed information is available, it would be great to be able to read up on it.
    The system is a 21.5-inch iMac running Mac OS X 10.8.5, QuickTime Player 10.2, and Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014 (8.0.0 - I know an update is available for PrPro, but it's not my system to make that change).
    Thanks in advance,
    Warren Heaton

    Hi Emil:
    I use ProRes all the time as well, but I have Final Cut Studio on my workstations.
    I had not come across MindPower009's YouTube video.  That explains how ProRes could be showing up without FCP or Compressor.
    So, the answer to my question would be, "No, CC 2014 does not eliminate the need to have Final Cut Pro and/or Compressor installed to access Apple ProRes 422; however, if you are willing to be in violation Apple's terms of use, you can install the ProRes codecs anyway."
    Even though MindPower009's YouTube video comments claim "FREE and LEGAL", it's clear from both the Apple download page and the ProRes codecs installer that Apple expects you to own at least one of their applications.
    Thanks again for the link!
    -Warren

  • Adobe Media Encoder CC: Can I export to Apple ProRes 422 on a Mac?

    Hi folks,
    I tried to find some information about it, but couldn't really find a definite answer on this.
    Unfortunately, my Mac is getting fixed  as we speak, so  I can't try this out either...
    I want to convert mxf files (XDCAM HD 422 1080i 50, 50 Mbit/s with multiple Audio channels) to Apple ProRes 422 using Adobe Media Encoder CC.
    Simple question: Is that possible or do I need to look for a different workflow/converter?
    Thanks for your help!
    Jens
    PS: OS is Mavericks...

    Hi DataWrangler,
    Thanks for posting on Adobe Forums.
    Please download proress presets for Adobe Media Encoder from here : http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5411
    Please update if this helps.
    Regards,
    Sandeep

  • Why is the image brighter after converting H264 to Apple Prores 422 in Compressor ?

    Hello -
    Very strange situation, keep reading please!
    I am using Compressor to convert H264 1080p footage from a D600, to Apple Prores 422HQ for editing. Normal.
    I am using the default Quicktime Settings named "Apple Prores 422 (HQ)".
    The converted file is a bit brighter than the original... Why is this even possible! I find this a bit problematic because I'm loosing some details in the whites, at a way too early stage for signal alterationt!
    So I tried different other stuff that you will find interesting:
    • changing gamma correction in the codec settings had no effect
    • I can see the change happening already in the Preview window
    • and this is the best one : if I apply a resize, to anything, like 1919 X 1079, or 1280 X 720... then the color change does not occur, even when exported! If I apply a resize to the same size, then the output is brighter again.
    I am proof checking in Quicktime 7 of course, with "FCP compatibility" enabled and disabled.
    I know this is a hot topic and there are many unsolved aberrations like this around this topic, but maybe there is something I don't get ?
    Thanks

    Apple are so thoughful for making us loose the discussion we clicked on after we log in..
    Alex CVideo > I am so happy that you wrote about this
    Yes: this is the exact problem. Very nice screencap, this is exaclty it (even if I said it 2 times now).
    I have a little secret for you:
    I read in another discussion saying that he had this problem too.
    The only time I ever did in the entire Internet.
    here it is :
    this guy re-installed her entire system
    mac os + final cut systems
    and this time it worked.
    Right now I prefer to convert to 1079p than risk this entire operation even it it worked 100% lol
    At least not right now
    but maybe you will be boosted up enough to give it a try
    Good luck to all of us  and thanks again to Apple for these great moments we spend together talking about their wonderful mysteries

  • Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) preset

    I need to download the Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) preset for Photoshopt CS6, but cannot find it anywhere on the web.
    I spent quite awhile on the phone with support, and after some pretty exhaustive back and forth, their best recommendation was to refer me here, where an Adobe engineer could help me, or a Jedi Knight caliber user? I'd be happy to receive help from anyone at all.
    I am trying my hardest to use Photoshop to process a video, using Alien Skin's Exposure 4 (my favorite plugin of all time, and a huge part of my photo workflow).
    I would happily use Premier, but Premiere cannot use Exposure 4.
    I discovered how to install the other ProRes presets here:
    http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/thankyou.jsp?ftpID=5411&fileID=5030
    but the ProRes 422 (HQ) is not included in that download. Since I am exporting from FCPX at 422 (HQ), I do not want to suffer any degradation on the round trip to Photoshop, so I want to find the 422(HQ) preset.
    If anyone can get me to the Applle ProRes (HQ) preset, I would be very grateful.
    I would also be grateful if someone could just tell me that the difference between ProRes 422, and ProRes 422 (HQ) is inconsequential, I'd be happy to hear that, as well. If that were the case, i'd just operate at regular old 422 and know that I was doing my best to protect the footage.
    thanks,
    I'm on a 5,1 MacPro running FCPX 10.8 and Photoshop CS6 v13 (trial), I also own Photoshop CS5.1

    i have a solution for you.
    1. import the footage into PS 2014
    2. add your layer and apply your exposure 4 plugin
    3. go to file>export to lut
    4. go back to premiere or davinci resolve and apply the LUT you create in PS to your new footage!
    boom you basically have the same look.
    5. now you can apply the LUT and then export to Prores

  • Apple ProRes 422 HQ needs rendering, but it shouldn't.

    Sequence Settings (hereafter called the master sequence) are:
    Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 1920 X 1080 24p 48khz preset.
    Frame Size: 1920 X 1080 (HDTV 1080i 16:9)
    Pixel Aspect: Square
    Editing Timebase: 23.98fps
    Compressor: Apple ProRes 422 HQ
    Audio: 48khz/16-bit
    Footage is:
    Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
    Frame Size: 1920 X 1080
    Pixel Aspect: Square
    Editing Timebase: 23.98fps
    Compressor: Apple ProRes 422 HQ
    Audio: 48khz/16-bit
    Data Rate: 19.5 MB/sec
    I need to put a timecode window burn on the entire movie for a web clip. So I exported a ProRes master as a QuickTime movie using the sequence settings. I then imported that clip and slipped it into a new sequence with identical settings (hereafter called TimeCode burn sequence) and was surprised to see the red render bar across the entire sequence.
    As an experiment, I exported a brief (one minute) clip from the same master sequence. I then slipped that clip into my TimeCode burn sequence and it does not need rendering (it shouldn't).
    I shouldn't have to render the Master clip first, only to have to re-render it once I but the window burn on. The movie is 30 min. long and the file size is 34GB. Is there a file size limit on ProRes HQ clips that don't need rendering? Why don't the shorter clips from the same sequence need rendering. I don't understand this. Very time consuming.
    EDIT: I will probably end up using the Timecode Generator option in Compressor, so please don't suggest this, as I am aware of it. I want to figure out this mystery.
    Message was edited by: Mr. Landers
    Message was edited by: Mr. Landers

    No, you're absolutely correct to use HQ. Just checking.
    The Red footage is has 4:4:4 subsampling, so HQ's the way to go.
    If you generally use Recompress All Frames on Export then you probably know that it's pointless to render your timeline before an Export, since your Render files won't be accessed. Unless you need to work in that same sequence with the timecode - but, you could just use your exported master for that.
    I know the recompress all frames option is probably overkill for a sequence with only one effect, but I'm also thinking about drive space. With those huge Red files, your render files have to be eating up quite a lot of it.
    So, I'm suggesting that you don't need to render this sequence before exporting. Just export the unrendered sequence with Recompress All Frames. That saves you the space the render files would be taking up.

  • Apple prores 422

    Hello,
    I have a question about importing a movie file.
    When I import a 5dm2 Movie in Final cut pro X 10.1 and select that I want to encode it to Apple prores 422  or a proxy file it still imports as a original movie Quiktime -H264.
    I tried all sorts off setting and prefferences but I never succeeded to import the file as a Apple prores 422.
    With compressor it is possible, but then I have to fill in for all movies about 50 what export file I want. Not very practical.
    It must be possible with Final Cut pro X.
    Any help is welcome.
    thank's
    Richard

    Hello,
    I am still wondering about one thing.
    When I imprt my 5dmark2 video intoo a nw library then after importing I select ttranscode media I check on
    apple pro res and apple ro res proxy than the encode high quality files goes intoo the library folder called transcoded files.
    Now question is will final cut pro x now automaticly uses these high quality prores files?????
    because I allready asked before the movie info in the project sees the movie as H264.
    sorry if I ask the same question but I am just wondering about this.
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  • Possible to EDIT in APPLE PRORES 422 in fcp 5.1?

    Probably wishful thinking -- but I'm a few years removed from the current fcp and all of its exotic codecs...
    My fcp 5.1 can READ apple prores 422, but I can't seem to create a sequence using that codec.
    I get an error message that says "codec not found. You may be using a compression type without the corresponding hardware card".
    OK, I get it, but why am I able to PLAY material in my viewer with that codec?
    Hmmmm...is there some sort of work around to this, or am I just being delusional?
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    Ok, ok ... I get it... time to upgrade, time to upgrade.
    I cringe every time I get a new client... oh my god -- are they gonna be shooting on XD cam (unsupported by fcp 5) -- will they have material that lives as apple prores? What exotic new codec will I be UNABLE to edit with?
    I bought this G5 just before the intel chips were introduced -- I think I actually bought the last one standing....
    It's been good -- actually, it's been great...
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  • Converting MXF files to Apple ProRes 422 HQ generates no audio, video only. Why?

    Hi,
    Does anyone here have experience with Aunsoft TransMXF for Mac or Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac?
    I was using Aunsoft TransMXF for Mac to convert my Cannon C300 MXF files to the Apple ProRes 422 HQ(*.mov) format so that I can import and edit my video footages without rendering in Final Cut Pro X.
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    But the original MXF files just previewed fine with audio in the camera itself.
    I am not sure if there's anything wrong with my MXF files or with the Aunsoft TransMXF for Mac program.
    Any suggestion here is appreciated!

    Just got the solution.
    I contacted the customer service at Aunsoft and they offered me the workaround. Here shares the information so that people with similar issue could have a reference.
    From Aunsoft:
    Why Canon C300/XF100/XF300 MXF files converted with no sound?
    If your MXF files from Canon C300/XF100/XF300, etc are converted with no sound, or your MXF files previewed in Aunsoft program with only video, please do not worry. It is because Canon MXF contains two audio tracks, one with sound but the other with no sound. Aunsoft TransMXF or Video Converter happens to pick the track without sound by default. This is the reason why the converted output will has no sound but only video.  
    No worries, here’s the solution for this issue:
    On the main interface of your Aunsoft program, click the "Show selected task properties" button on top of the Format box and then select in the Audio Stream ID box a different audio track.
    Then, you can play Canon C300/XF100/XF300 MXF files in the preview window with both audio and video.Meanwhile, the files converted will also be with sound.

  • Can I combine codec m2v1 with apple ProRes 422 (HQ) in same FCP X project?

    Can I combine codec m2v1 with apple ProRes 422 (HQ) in same FCP X project? 
    Everything else is same.  29.97, fps, 1920 x1080, Linear PCM, 48kHz, mono, .mov
    If not, could I add the logo animation after outputting to compressor using QuickTime 7?
    I'm re-wrapping footage from Canon XF100, which is why m2v1.  I like working this way to preserve original footage.
    I just had my logo animated and designer matched everything except the m2v1.  Providing ProRes 422 (HQ)
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    Hi Mary,
    I'm new to FCPX too!
    When creating a new project, if you click on Use Custom Settingsand then ckick on the Custom checkbox in Video Properties, you can specifyexactly what you want!
    If you need to change it after the project was craeted, I found that you can click and highlight on the project in the Project Library window, then go over to the "info" button . The Properties window will expand from the right side (above the "info" button . With Properties selected it will show you the present settings, if you need to change those settings, click on the icon of the WRENCH on the bottom of that dialog box (Properties). You can then change your settings.
    Good luck, and happy cutting!
    Jb (James)

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