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8-bit uncompressed SD or ProRes(HQ) SD
I know most people are looking at ProRes as an HD solution, but I have a question regarding standard definition use. My usual workflow is Betacam SP captured 8 bit uncompressed and edited in 8-bit sequences. I did a quick capture test from Betacam to the new ProRes(HQ) and did a split screen with the same captured 8-bit uncompressed. To my eye, I just wasn’t seeing any differences between the two clips. So here’s the question. The ProRes file is substantially smaller than the 8-bit (no surprise) and that’s great for storage of large projects. But is Final Cut Studio 2 having to work harder dealing with ProRes clips and sequences? I’ve read posts and articles regarding the cpu’s working harder to uncompress and re-compress the ProRes footage. But is it any harder for my Mac Pro than working with uncompressed 8-bit? I would love to be able to work with the smaller file sizes, and I would think my Mac would, too. Disk access should be faster as well, right? I have a Mac Pro 2.66 with 6GB RAM, BMD HD Extreme card.
Thoughts?
Dan Sparks
Tricom Video
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