Catalyst will playback ProRes 444 - but is s rarely necessary...
The data-rate is the key consideration - you need to test to see what the maximum data-rate your system and SSD will playback... Not a lot of point choosing PR-444 and high resolution if your hardware cant play it back.
ProRes-422 is probably sufficient and will result in lower data-rates.
As Peter mentioned, ProRes LT or Proxy is usually ok
...and before anyone says it: '...well it plays back ok in quicktime'
Quicktime Player prioritise audio - to prevent glitching.
Catalyst prioritises video - different to Quicktime Player - to provide best playback'
Originally Posted by
Trench117
The outputs will be three panasonics at 1920x1200 on an x4. At the moment they will be treated as three different mixes/outputs.
Confused - are you using 3 individual screens at 1920x1200 with unique content? or one canvas at 5760x1200?
If you have 3 independent separate surfaces - then your max resolution only needs to be 1920x1200 as you stated
- or are the 3 surfaces being used as one canvas?
Originally Posted by
Trench117
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.
Working with RED files can significantly increase your workflow and render time.
If you get the results you need at a lower resolution / quality - it will probably speed up your workflow.
No point capturing files larger than your projection resolution or canvas size...
Originally Posted by
Trench117
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.
Not really an issue of 'future-proof' - more a question of your show requirements...
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