If you’re a Final Cut user, then you’ve undoubtedly heard about the Apple “ProRes” codecs. Well the new version of Final Cut adds a few new options to the ProRes family, and Apple has released a WhitePaper discussing the benefits of using it.
With the release of the new Final Cut Studio, Apple has introduced three new members of the Apple ProRes family: Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy), Apple ProRes 422 (LT), and Apple ProRes 4444. These new family members increase the power and versatility of Final Cut Studio while enabling broader usage of Apple ProRes technology. This white paper provides in-depth information about all five members of the Apple ProRes family, including technical specifications and performance metrics.
The paper gets into amazing technical detail with many comparisons and graphs showing how well it does (or does not ) perform in various situations. It’s freely available as a PDF.
