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Best codecs for conversion for editing

Hello guys I wanted to ask fellow filmmakers, which codecs work best for you when you are converting footage for editing ? i know that ProRes and DNxHD sre most popular
 
i know that ProRes and DNxHD sre most popular

They are the most popular because they're intermediate codecs, they are specifically designed for editing! Most NLEs will accept a variety of codecs for editing but ProRes and DNxHD are preferred professionally because they avoid the issues inherent with the common long GOP codecs.

ProRes 4:2:2 HQ. That's what the distributors will want as the delivery format.

That's only true in some cases.

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