10bit H.264

[jpham]

Since I'm shooting on FS7 (10bit 4:2:2), is it possible to export 10bit H.264 in Premiere for further editing

 

[Jim Simon]

I would not recommend H.264 for editing. (It's rather unfortunate camera makers have settled on this as the norm.)

Cineform or DNx are much better options and do offer 10 bit 4:2:2 color.

 

[jpham]

I tried both Cineform and Dnx - maybe it is for 1080p, but 10bit 4K video both Cineform and Dnx doesn't work.
Cineform renders but doesn't seems to generate 4K video file - took 2hrs to render a 1 min video !!! and then nothing .

 

[Jim Simon]

That's definitely not normal. Take a look at this Adobe Forums post and follow the information guide.

https://forums.adobe.com/message/8799663#8799663

 

[Cary Knoop]

I don't think it's possible to export H.264 10bit 4:2:2.

However a DNxHD export works fine.

Cineform does not work for me in 10bit 4:2:2 I get an export error both with the AVI and MOV container.

 

[Jim Simon]

I get an export error both with the AVI and MOV container.

Uninstall Cineform software. It can interfere with the Adobe implementation of Cineform.

 

[Cary Knoop]

Uninstall Cineform software. It can interfere with the Adobe implementation of Cineform.

Confirmed, after uninstalling Cineform the export to Cineform in Premiere worked!