Apple pro Rez vs proxy files workflow

Hi all
I have a question , I have hours and hours of footage coming in on apple pro rez (hq) for a doccie, I dont want to have to work with all that footage as it might cause problems with the machine and external drives been so large should I:
A. convert it to say a proxy file (if that is possible with (HQ) ) or LT.
B. edit then and reconnect to the original (HQ) files making sure it is frame accurate.
C. if i worked with say just a pro rez file and not a pro rez hq will it make a difference when using color for grading?
I would imagine all the HQ files need to be converted in Compressor to LT first , then edited , then media managed and reconnected to HQ files is this the right way to do it?
Thanks in Advance

If the footage already exists as HQ, and you don't have enough room to store it...how are you storing it? I mean, it already exists as HQ...why not edit that? Because it would be too many drives attached?
DO NOT USE COMPRESSOR!
If you want to do the offline/online workflow, then use the MEDIA MANAGER to RECOMPRESS the footage as ProRes Proxy...not LT. Edit, then take the PRoxy offline, bring all the HQ footage online, and reconnect.

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