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tom-und-jerry
tom-und-jerry
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December 11, 2019
Question

Alternative CODEC for rendering QuickTime .mov (instead of Photo-jpeg)

  • December 11, 2019
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Hi there,

 

so I switch to After Effects CC after using years now the old 5.5 version.

Now I`m in trouble, cause I`m searching for the right Codec to render 4K .mov animation (Framerate 30)...

In the old 5.5 version it was possible to use the Photo-jpeg Codec and scroll down the Quality to 95%...that was a good alternative so that the size could be compressed...

What Codec I could use NOW...or what Codec is working for .mov ?

 

Thanks for your time and helpful answer,

Frank

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Byron CortezCommunity Expert
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December 11, 2019

GoPro CineForm is also a good codec, in addition to the Apple ProRes versions.  

Byron.
tom-und-jerry
tom-und-jerryAuthor
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December 11, 2019

Thank you, but CineForm is not what I am looking for...there are Stock Agencies they dont accept this...but THANK you once again,

Frank

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    Byron CortezCommunity Expert
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    December 11, 2019

    You're welcome!

    Byron.
    Jose Panadero
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    Jose PanaderoCommunity Expert
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    December 11, 2019

    I think you have a good alternative using Apple ProRes 422 or 422 HQ codecs. You will get very good results with optimized file sizes. Even in ProRes LT you will get good results.

    tom-und-jerry
    tom-und-jerryAuthor
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    December 11, 2019

    Thanks for your feedback.

    Looks like the ProRes 422 / 422 HQ / is the only way for me, thats possible.

    Figure it out the last half day.

    BUT is there any chance to reduce the file MB size ?

    >>The render option is grey<< and I couldnt it scroll down from 100% for example to 95% ?

    Is there any option for this ?

    Thank you once again for your time,
    Frank

    Jose Panadero
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    Jose PanaderoCommunity Expert
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    December 11, 2019

    No, there is no option to reduce the quality. ProRes is a lossless codec so it will adapt the datarate automatically depending on the frame info. If you need to reduce the size then the options are ProRes LT or PreRes Proxy.

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