Advanced Settings of Apple ProRes Codec Interlace Checkbox

When exporting a Quicktime movie with ProRes HQ codec, how crucial is the checkbox in the Advanced Setting Tab labeled interlaced?
I have been told it is simply metadata while others have told me its crucial to the interlacing of a file. I just need some clarification. Thanks
-Luther

If you are working in a 1080i sequence and need to export a 1080i movie do not use Custom Settings, it will send it through an unnecessary conversion.
Only use Custom Settings if you need to convert to a different compression codec or image size, and if that's the case, I'd still export with current settings and convert using Compressor.
But to answer your original question, the interlaced box must be checked to maintain interlacing. For exporting to HD video, Interlacing should be set to Top Field First. If it is not checked it will de-interlace (and poorly, outside Compressor) your exported video.

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