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Transcoding first or rendering file on sequence, same quality?
Please disregard the work flow aspects of this, but…
Will adding a file type that is not pre-transcoded to ProRes 422 to a ProRes 422 sequence, which of course will need to be rendered to conform, end up being the same quality as if I had transcoded the file previously?
In some cases, it’s easier for me to drag a bunch of files into the Browser, preview them, add In and Out points to a select few and then render on the timeline. I haven’t noticed any quality issues or problems, I was just wondering if I’m missing something.
Thanks,
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You’re not missing anything… it’s the same quality either way as far as I know.
Jerry
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Jerry,
I appreciate your reply. This will simplify my workflow quite a bit. If a move an originally non-ProRes clip in the sequence, it does not need to be re-rendered (only the transitions, which is fine).
If I take the the same clip and copy it over to a new sequence within the same project, I do need to re-render it, but I’m fine with this as I don’t see this coming up much for me (no outside clients, just my work and family projects).
Thanks again,
Dave -
I think if a clip needs to be retimed and/or rescaled, you’ll have better results using Compressor which does a much better job at those tasks than FCP. Turning on Frame Controls and upping the quality settings to best produces very good results, although, it can take a while. You can test this easily by dropping a short non-ProRes clip into a ProRes sequence and rendering it. Then, convert the same file in Compressor to ProRes. Bring that file into the same sequence and play to compare. Be sure to use a broadcast monitor.
John
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John,
Thank you for your thoughts. I’m a big fan of the Frame Controls in Compressor and have had excellent results with them on Best and even Better settings.
I like your thought on the quick comparison, I will give that a try.
Thanks,
Dave
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