Re: [FCP-L] Down-resed file is larger than original

Yes....because H.264 has a lower data rate than ProRes. But H.264
isn't an editing codec, it is a delivery one (and now apparently an
acquisition one as well). Converting to ProRes is the right thing to
do...as it makes the file editable....and easier for FCP to process.
Even though it is a higher data rate, the compression type is
more...viable.

-shane

On Nov 30, 2009, at 9:57 AM, rhw8 wrote:

> Using the new Canon 7D, which records in H264, I shot in the
> standard 1920x1080p.
>
> Then I wanted to downres to 720p in compressor to make it easier for
> my old FCP to process.
>
> Orig file at H264 = 166 mb
> Converted to Pro Res 422 720p = 211 mb
>
> Can this be right? The 720 file is larger than the 1080 file?
>
>
>

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