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The main trade-off when adopting a ProRes workflow is storage capacity. Because ProRes prioritizes decoding speed and image preservation over file size, its files are significantly larger than those of delivery codecs. Data Rate Scaling Table

ProRes uses "intra-frame compression." Every single frame is a complete, standalone image. .prores

Approximately 147 Mbps for 1080p at 29.97 fps The main trade-off when adopting a ProRes workflow

ProRes is a high-quality, intra-frame only, video codec developed by Apple. It's a widely-used format in professional video production, post-production, and broadcasting. ProRes is known for its high image quality, efficient compression, and fast encoding/decoding speeds. Approximately 147 Mbps for 1080p at 29

If you’ve ever wondered why editing raw footage sometimes feels like dragging a sled through mud, but other times feels like slicing through warm butter, the answer is usually the codec.

, ProRes is widely used for feature films—especially in post-production (editing, color grading, VFX) and sometimes as a capture codec on cameras like the Alexa, RED (when recording ProRes), or external recorders.

Long-form documentary editing, reality television pipelines, and quick-turnaround news packages where storage capacity is limited but real-time multi-stream timeline playback is required. Apple ProRes 422 LT