From: "Richard Green" <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
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Subject: Re: [AE] PC->Mac Video Format Option
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Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:37:42 +0100
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If it=92s a one off and you don=92t want to spend, download blackmagic =
fusion (now part of Resolve). That exports to ProRes even on PC.

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Cheers
Rich
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> On 22 Oct 2018, at 10:19, Anders Sundstedt <AE-List@media-motion.tv> =
wrote:
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> Thank you guys for the info about AfterCodec and ProRes etc.
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> A question, so I can continue working in AE, would it not be best to =
get the AME flavor of AfterCodec instead of the AE one?
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> Buying all seems very overkill. I wish they came included both AME and =
AE version.
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> Thanks
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> Anders
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> From: After Effects Mail List <AE-List@media-motion.tv> on behalf of =
Robert Kjettrup <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
> Sent: 21 October 2018 16:18
> To: After Effects Mail List
> Subject: Re: [AE] PC->Mac Video Format Option
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> I also use AfterCodec all the time for client deliveries that want =
Prores.=20
> Just remember to only use the Prores444 flavor since the lower quality =
422 versions (HQ, Normal, Proxy) can't be guaranteed to keep color =
consistent in other apps than Adobe.=20
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> With Prores4444 you will also get a good "proxy" format to use for =
intermediate renders that accept an alpha, any arbitrary dimensions and =
a reasonable compression.=20
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> Another reason to get AfterCodec is that you will get direct mp4 =
output via the Render Queue in AE for easier quick client review files, =
and it's x264 based so you get a Constant Quality mode that is missing =
in the Main Concept h264 codec used by Adobe in AME and Premiere.
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> Robert=20
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> s=F8n. 21. okt. 2018 15.55 skrev Anders Sundstedt =
<AE-List@media-motion.tv>:
> Hi,
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> And how do I know they will be able to read the ProRes 4444 files =
created by AfterCodecs?
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> I mean this is one small project from a single client, so $88 for a =
single delivery is a bit harsh, as I don't expect any more uses for it.
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> (I don't usually do work that is for a delivery format as I tend to =
complete all projects myself)
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> Basically it's because it's not for animation is for film for once.
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> If I knew for sure there would be no issues with the AfterCodecs on =
their side on delivery back, I would be tempted for sure to still buy =
it.
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> Thanks,
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> Anders
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> From: After Effects Mail List <AE-List@media-motion.tv> on behalf of =
Greg Balint <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
> Sent: 21 October 2018 14:30
> To: After Effects Mail List
> Subject: Re: [AE] PC->Mac Video Format Option
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> Just give them ProRes 4444 back, with AfterCodecs.=20
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> I've been a huge fan of it and use it daily. Probably the most value =
I've ever gotten out of a 3rd party purchase.=20
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> https://aescripts.com/aftercodecs/
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> On Sun, Oct 21, 2018, 7:08 AM Anders Sundstedt =
<AE-List@media-motion.tv> wrote:
> Hi,
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> I work entirely on PC.
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> If I received QuickTime ProRes 4444 mov files, since Adobe Media =
Encoder does not export to ProRes 4444 at least not in Windows/PC, what =
is a format of equal quality and smaller that uncompressed, that (any) =
Mac person/editor would be able to accept as a delivery format?
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> I tried for example GoPro CineForm but doesn't open in QuickTime on =
their Mac.
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> I asked them what they can accept but in the meantime, if you are a =
Mac editor what would be acceptable?
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> (uncompressed MOV QuickTime are huge so not good)
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> Cheers
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> Anders