Media Encoder 2020 is changing 120fps clips to 60fps

I'm afraid it's not Adobe's fault. It's actually Apple's fault.

You see, if you read the ProRes White Paper published by Apple (pages 23-25), you'll see that the codec supports up to 60p in all resolutions.

So Adobe can only support the official spec. 120p is NOT supported. It's up to Apple to update their codec, and then 3rd party apps can update accordingly.

For anyone looking for a solution to this problem I suggest you check out EditReady by divergentmedia which was recently acquired by Hedge. As of right now, October 2021, Edit Ready can transcode 120fps media to ProRes. Let's hope it sticks! An alternative might be Apple Compressor, but after I upgraded to Big Sur, Compressor is no longer able to send media to the queue.

Good luck out there.

BK

Hi everyone,

First, t've chat this morning about the same problme with the adobe support service and it seam that THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT. They've ask me, as for you, to fill this f***ing suggestion form.

I've found a solution for my use, which is working inside of premiere with ProRes 100p footage.

1 - Inside Media Encoder : import cilp > right click on it > interprate footage > Assume this framerate : choose 60p (it work with others as well)

2 - Inside Media Encoder : choose the ProRes preset you want with the same frame frame rate you've chosen just before (60p for may exemple)

3 - Render > you have now a good ProRes footage but with the wrong frame rate.

4- Insite of Premiere (or after effects) : imprt your footage > right click on it > interprate footage > Assume this framerate : choose the original frame rate (120p in my case)

Done! You can now work on a ProRes version on your footge with the right framerate.

Ones again, Adobe ... what are you doing? I hope hollydays were good but it's time to work now!

This issue is far from resolved. Premiere Pro and AME 2020 eliminated the user's ability to transcode high frame rate media into post production codecs. Previously I was using AME to transcode MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 files to Apple Pro Res. On a Mac the Pro Res files cut like butter and it's my preferred workflow. Then, when CC 2020 came around I noticed AME was transcoding 120fps files to 60fps and there was no option within AME to create files faster than 60fps. My workaround was to use Apple Compressor. That worked until the most recent "updates" from Adobe. Now 120fps Apple Pro Res clips from Compressor are unable to be imported into Premiere Pro 2020. This is completely maddening! Why, Adobe, have you degraded the software and removed features? This is unacceptable.

Hi all,

I understand your point. I'll check with my resources about this question and update you soon.

Please stand by!

Thanks,

Shivangi

https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911308-media-encoder/suggestions/39164290-bug-prores-limited-to-60fps-in-media-encoder-20%C2%A0

https://community.adobe.com/t5/media-encoder/media-encoder-2020-can-not-render-more-than-60fps/td-p/10766394

I have already report this question before,but adobe did not do anything...

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out. There are certain restrictions in the export frame rate with some codecs. Broadcast codecs can be exported with a maximum limit of 60fps.

Have you considered exporting in HEVC format?

Let us know.

Thanks,

Shivangi