Deliver footage for further editing, tips please? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Harper · August 27th, 2014, 08:50 AM

I need to render my edited 4K multicamera footage to 1080p as a Quicktime or Prores file so a production company can edit it further. It will be eventually played in a large room for 10K people so I want to deliver a decent quality to the editors.

The quicktime templates provided in Vegas 12 are not high quality settings. I also don't see a Prores option under the render options.

Any suggestions for how to create a high quality QT or Prores file for my customer?

Mike Kujbida · August 27th, 2014, 09:40 AM

Jeff, as you've already found out, Vegas does not give us a ProRes export option.
The best solution I've read is for both parties to install and use the free Avid DNxHD codec. Versions are available for both PC and Mac.
Vegas guru John Rofrano has a tutorial (and download link for the codec) for Vegas users on his site at Avid DNxHD Template for Vegas Pro

Jeff Harper · August 27th, 2014, 10:31 AM

Worked like a charm, Mike! Thanks so much! Tutorial was a snap. I was in a bit of a panic as am supposed to deliver today! It's all good now, thanks again!

Mike Kujbida · August 27th, 2014, 11:07 AM

Jeff, I'm glad to hear that it worked for you. Happy editing!!

Jeff Harper · August 27th, 2014, 11:39 AM

Editing and render is done, delivering to client this afternoon! All is well, thanks to you Mike (and John Rofrano!).

Mike Kujbida · August 28th, 2014, 07:16 AM

Glad to hear that Jeff.

Phil French · February 5th, 2015, 02:25 PM

Thanks Mike! I was glad to find your solution and link. Very helpful

Mike Kujbida · February 5th, 2015, 07:22 PM

Phil, I'm glad I was able to help you too!!

August 27th, 2014, 08:50 AM	#1
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Deliver footage for further editing, tips please? I need to render my edited 4K multicamera footage to 1080p as a Quicktime or Prores file so a production company can edit it further. It will be eventually played in a large room for 10K people so I want to deliver a decent quality to the editors. The quicktime templates provided in Vegas 12 are not high quality settings. I also don't see a Prores option under the render options. Any suggestions for how to create a high quality QT or Prores file for my customer? __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

August 27th, 2014, 09:40 AM	#2
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Re: Deliver footage for further editing, tips please? Jeff, as you've already found out, Vegas does not give us a ProRes export option. The best solution I've read is for both parties to install and use the free Avid DNxHD codec. Versions are available for both PC and Mac. Vegas guru John Rofrano has a tutorial (and download link for the codec) for Vegas users on his site at Avid DNxHD Template for Vegas Pro

August 27th, 2014, 10:31 AM	#3
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Deliver footage for further editing, tips please? Worked like a charm, Mike! Thanks so much! Tutorial was a snap. I was in a bit of a panic as am supposed to deliver today! It's all good now, thanks again! __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

August 27th, 2014, 11:07 AM	#4
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Re: Deliver footage for further editing, tips please? Jeff, I'm glad to hear that it worked for you. Happy editing!!

August 27th, 2014, 11:39 AM	#5
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Deliver footage for further editing, tips please? Editing and render is done, delivering to client this afternoon! All is well, thanks to you Mike (and John Rofrano!). __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

August 28th, 2014, 07:16 AM	#6
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Re: Deliver footage for further editing, tips please? Glad to hear that Jeff. Attached Images

February 5th, 2015, 02:25 PM	#7
Phil French Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lousana, Alberta, Canada Posts: 146	Re: Deliver footage for further editing, tips please? Thanks Mike! I was glad to find your solution and link. Very helpful __________________ Nature Boy

February 5th, 2015, 07:22 PM	#8
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Re: Deliver footage for further editing, tips please? Phil, I'm glad I was able to help you too!!