Mixed Media DPX Export Settings

[Joseph Owens]

[Marius von Felbert] “What are the best Project and Outputsettings in Davinci Resolve to get the DPX without any loss of Data/Information?”

If you are looking to transcode to an image sequence, you are not going to actually improve the image — its just going to go into a larger container. I would be tempted to split the project output by assigning a layer priority to the differing resolutions and create two batches – one for the HD and one for the UHD — IF that is the approach that the facility/colorist would agree with.

I thought FCPX was a flip/directory switch to relink from proxies to original? At any rate, you should be able to export any number of EDL-type XML or AAF files that would be compatible with Baselight’s timeline import.

OTOH. Instead of consulting this forum, it would be far more focused to get the pro bono facility involved as to what would work best for them so as not to waste their time sorting out an “this should work” approach. I’d be surprised if Baselight wouldn’t actually be happier with the ProRes and RAW files, which might be a more appropriate grade source than baking out the dpx sequence. I know I might lean that way myself. Unless there is something else going on, a colorist will always want to get back to as close to the camera as possible.

jPo

“I always pass on free advice — its never of any use to me” Oscar Wilde.

[Marius Von felbert]

Hey Joseph,

thanks a lot for your answer. i see things clearer now. i will talk to the postproduction house tomorrow when they start into 2015.

cheers

marius