Not all ProRes files are created equal. The codec comes in several "flavors," identified by a proxy or bitrate suffix. Choosing the right one depends entirely on your end goal.

ProRes files use a "mezzanine" or "intermediate" codec. Unlike highly compressed delivery formats like H.264 (MP4), which are designed for small file sizes and playback, ProRes is designed to be "edit-friendly". It preserves a high level of image data, including , which is essential for minimizing color banding in scenes with slow gradients, like sunsets. Key Benefits of Using ProRes

Here is everything you need to know about the king of editing codecs.