| Variant | Bitrate (1080p@24) | Use Case | |---------|--------------------|-----------| | | ~45 Mbps | Offline editing, remote workflows | | ProRes LT | ~102 Mbps | Light post, social cuts | | ProRes 422 | ~147 Mbps | Standard mastering, broadcast delivery | | ProRes HQ | ~220 Mbps | High-quality finishing, minimal generation loss | | ProRes 4444 | ~330 Mbps | VFX, keying, graphics (alpha channel) | | ProRes 4444 XQ | ~500 Mbps | HDR, film-out, extreme grading headroom |
With ProRes, scrubbing is buttery smooth. Because every frame is a full picture, your NLE (Non-Linear Editor) can play it back instantly. This is why ProRes is the preferred format for offline editing and final grading—it puts less strain on the CPU and more strain on the drive speed, which modern SSDs can easily handle. .prores codec
The ProRes family includes several versions tailored for different needs, from offline drafts to high-end cinema mastering. | Variant | Bitrate (1080p@24) | Use Case
At its core, Apple ProRes is a video compression format. However, unlike the delivery codecs we watch on YouTube or Netflix, ProRes is designed for intermediate use. The ProRes family includes several versions tailored for