Codec Workflows

Practical codec guidance for ProRes, DNxHR, H.265, EXR, DPX, MXF, and raw media.

ProResAug 27, 2026

Guide to ProRes Proxy, 422 HQ, 4444, and 4444 XQ

Choose the right ProRes flavor for offline, online, alpha, HDR, and VFX work, with practical guidance on quality, data rates, storage, and when XQ is worth it.

How to Configure Encoding Presets for YouTube and Vimeo

9 min

H.265/H.264Aug 24, 2026

How to Configure Encoding Presets for YouTube and Vimeo

Build reliable YouTube and Vimeo upload presets with the right codecs, bitrates, aspect ratios, audio settings, and source workflow to avoid avoidable transcode artifacts.

How to Encode 10-bit H.265 with HDR Metadata for Streaming

7 min

H.265/H.264Aug 23, 2026

How to Encode 10-bit H.265 with HDR Metadata for Streaming

Learn how to encode 10-bit HEVC HDR for streaming with correct BT.2020/PQ signaling, HDR10 metadata, dynamic metadata handling, device QC, and fixes for common HDR failures.

Guide to BRAW Sidecar Metadata and Image Settings

9 min

RawAug 22, 2026

Guide to BRAW Sidecar Metadata and Image Settings

Learn how BRAW sidecar files control RAW settings, travel between systems, stay non-destructive, become baked in renders, and affect team media handoffs.

How to Batch Transcode R3D to ProRes or DNx

10 min

RawAug 16, 2026

How to Batch Transcode R3D to ProRes or DNx

Learn how to batch transcode R3D to ProRes or DNx while choosing the right codec, preserving metadata, avoiding color mistakes, and verifying outputs before archiving.

ProRes vs ProRes RAW: Which Camera Workflow to Use

8 min

ProResAug 16, 2026

ProRes vs ProRes RAW: Which Camera Workflow to Use

Decide when to shoot ProRes or ProRes RAW by weighing camera support, RAW latitude, NLE compatibility, storage, playback performance, and finishing needs.

How to Set Up ProRes Transcode Watchfolders for Ingest

9 min

ProResAug 12, 2026

How to Set Up ProRes Transcode Watchfolders for Ingest

Learn how to build a reliable ProRes watchfolder ingest workflow, choose the right ProRes flavor, preserve relink metadata, organize outputs, and validate quality.

How to Configure DNx Encoding Settings for NLE Compatibility

9 min

DNxHR/DNxHDAug 10, 2026

How to Configure DNx Encoding Settings for NLE Compatibility

Learn how to choose DNxHD or DNxHR settings, MXF OP1a or MOV wrapping, frame rate, bit depth, and test files so Avid, Premiere, Resolve, and finishing systems import correctly.

How to Fix MXF Interoperability Issues in Avid, Premiere, Resolve

9 min

MXFAug 6, 2026

How to Fix MXF Interoperability Issues in Avid, Premiere, Resolve

Learn how to diagnose MXF failures across Avid, Premiere, and Resolve, including audio mismatches, lost metadata, codec conflicts, FFprobe checks, rewraps, and transcodes.

Guide to DNxHR Profiles for Avid Editing Pipelines

9 min

DNxHR/DNxHDAug 5, 2026

Guide to DNxHR Profiles for Avid Editing Pipelines

Learn how to choose DNxHR LB, SQ, HQ, HQX, or 444 for Avid offline, finishing, relink, and storage planning based on raster, bit depth, chroma, and bandwidth.

Guide to MXF Metadata for Broadcast Automation Systems

10 min

MXFAug 5, 2026

Guide to MXF Metadata for Broadcast Automation Systems

Learn how to prepare MXF metadata for broadcast automation, including UMIDs, timecode, descriptive fields, audio labels, validation, and broadcaster-specific shims.

Guide to DNxHR Quality Tiers: LB, SQ, HQ, HQX, and 444

9 min

DNxHR/DNxHDAug 4, 2026

Guide to DNxHR Quality Tiers: LB, SQ, HQ, HQX, and 444

Learn how to choose DNxHR LB, SQ, HQ, HQX, or 444 for offline, online, VFX, and archive workflows without wasting storage or under-specifying your mezzanine.