What is the best ProRes codec?
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ProRes 4444 XQ
Apple ProRes 4444 XQ is the highest-quality version of Apple ProRes for 4:4:4:4 image sources (including alpha channels). This format has a very high data rate to preserve the detail in high-dynamic-range imagery generated by today’s highest-quality digital image sensors.
Is ProRes better than H 264?
This reduces the performance of your computer. Limited Colors – H264 is an 8-bit codec. This means, as compared to ProRes, H264 files have fewer color grading options while working with post-production software….Part 1. Comparison table for ProRes VS. H264.
ProRes | H.264 |
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Low Compression Ratio | High Compression Ratio |
Is Apple ProRes 4444 4K?

Apple ProRes is one of the most popular codecs in professional post-production. The ProRes family of video codecs has made it both possible and affordable to edit full-frame, 10-bit, 4:2:2 and 4:4:4:4 high-definition (HD), 2K, 4K, 5K, and larger video sources with multistream performance in Final Cut Pro X.
Is ProRes RAW 444?
This is a fraction of the data rate of uncompressed 12-bit raw video, which normally sits at upward of 300 MB/s. And, to consider the ProRes aspect of ProRes RAW, standard ProRes RAW has rate that sits between 422 and 422 HQ while HQ is between 422 HQ and 444.

Is ProRes 4444 Good for color grading?
Yes, ProRes 4444 is widely accepted as sufficient for color grading. (And a lot of people just use ProRes 422.) If you’re doing the work in After Effects, make sure to work in either 16bpc or 32bpc to take advantage of the extra bit depth that ProRes 4444 allows.
Can Ninja V record ProRes 4444?
Ninja V records directly from your camera’s sensor to a wide range of codecs: Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx and H. 265 (HEVC)*. This provides wide compatibility across camera types and edit software, giving you a new degree of creative control long before you press record.
Is ProRes an HDR?
ProRes RAW is based on the same principles and underlying technology as existing Apple ProRes codecs, and is ideal for High Dynamic Range (HDR) content creation in Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Compressor.