Digital Workflow
5.13 Video Workflow for Photographers: H.264, H.265, ProRes Comparison
Video codec comparison and workflow integration for photographers including H.264 Long-GOP, H.265, and ProRes 422 with GPU decode analysis.
by Daoming
June 25, 2024
Video Workflow for Photographers: H.264, H.265, ProRes Comparison
Content to be added - This article will cover video workflow integration for photography professionals.
Article Outline
1. Codec Technology Analysis
- H.264 Long-GOP compression
- H.265/HEVC efficiency improvements
- ProRes 422 vs 422 HQ comparison
- Bit rate and quality relationships
- File size considerations
2. Software Performance
- Premiere Pro GPU decode efficiency
- DaVinci Resolve optimization
- Final Cut Pro ProRes integration
- Hardware acceleration requirements
- Export and rendering speed
3. Color Pipeline Integration
- LUT matching between photo and video
- Color space considerations
- Gamma curve compatibility
- Rec.709 vs sRGB workflows
- HDR video integration
4. Hybrid Workflow Optimization
- Photo-video project organization
- Asset management strategies
- Backup and archive considerations
- Client delivery requirements
- Future format planning
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