Hi,

I am currently working with a designer to decide our workflow for an upcoming production. We will be shooting the content raw on location using a RED Epic.

The designer has asked how our server will handle ProRes HQ 444 files. He is considering lowering this to 422 and not shooting raw if our system is not going to 'handle' it.

The outputs will be three panasonics at 1920x1200 on an x4. At the moment they will be treated as three different mixes/outputs.

My current thoughts are to capture at the highest resolution possible then downscale if needed as this will still look better than being captured at the native size. This means we have future proofed the production and allows us to use all three outputs as one canvas (5760x1200) if needed although this seems to be pushing it performance wise.

I wondered if anyone had any experience with the use of 444 vs 422 and how it handles/looks in Catalyst.

Any thoughts or comments appreciated!