Codec Workflows

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

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.

9 min

H.265/H.264Aug 1, 2026

When to Transcode Long-GOP H.264 and H.265 for Editing

Learn when to edit H.264/H.265 natively, make proxies, or transcode to ProRes/DNxHR so real timelines scrub, play, sync, color, and hand off smoothly.

15 min

DNxHR/DNxHDJun 27, 2026

How to Use DNxHR and DNxHD in Resolve and Premiere

Learn how to use DNxHD and DNxHR in Resolve and Premiere, choose MOV, MXF OP1a, or OP-Atom, avoid relink issues, and pick the right codec flavor for stable handoffs.