Davinci Resolve basic import footage question

[Helge Løken]

I have to respectfully dissagree with some of the above statements with regards to what codecs to use when using poor acquisition codecs. I would argue that the more compressed you start off with the less you want to compress your footage during your post-production workflow. Especially with DSLR you want to keep native or use a codec which “freezes” the original quality. I would use nothing bellow ProRes422 HQ (if you can) as it will increase the noise in your footage.

Try doing some A/B tests with different workflows and you will see a difference. It’ll be more or less noticable depending on the complexity of your footage.