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Canon H264 to Resolve – to transcode or not ?
Hi,
I’m working on a documentary shot in 5D/7D H264.
Besides the fact I had to rebuild the timecode from the canon’s .THM (with QTChange, a nifty small utility), I’m wondering if there’s any advantage quality-wise transcoding to ProRes4444 before importing the media to Resolve.
What’s your workflow on DHLRs/H264 material ?
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2 Replies
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Only if you use 5D2RGB
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I would have an honest look at the media, with the DOP, covert a small part, do your grading tests and decide then.
Some DOPs get nervous when converting, and you will be in a weaker spot defending possible lighting problems.
From an edit perspective its a no-brainer….of course converting it to something sane.
Its weighing 95% to 100% over 3-5 times more work editing/onliningA slice of color…
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