10 bit uncompressed vs ProRes 4444

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Hi Everyone,

Which export format is the best quality -- 10 bit uncompressed or ProRes 4444?

I have shot some footage on a very basic camera (a 4:2:0 17 mpbs AVCHD handycam).

Therefore, I am looking to export at the highest quality to bring out the colors. I was considering ProResHQ, however, since the bitrate is only 17, I realize exporting to either 10 bit or ProRes 4444 are my only choices. Please help me decide, thanks!

Regards
David

 

[jaggsdd]

if u shot ur video on basic camera, then go for apple proress 422

 

[NoahK]

Technically you'd gain little by compressing to 4444 or Uncompressed because the footage is already very compressed in the camera itself- there's no way to uncompress that effect. ProRes standard should be more than enough to preserve what's there left in the signal. Of course- you don't say what your destination is. Ultimately it's going to be a web video or a DVD- right? That's your ultimate compression format.

-Noah

 

[adkimery]

Therefore, I am looking to export at the highest quality to bring out the colors.

The quality of your colors are determined by your camera and source codec.


-Andrew