Re: ALEXA vs. RED?

I believe that Codex is also a ProRes Licensee. I can imagine that there will be some good things from them, before long.

A quick point about ARRIRAW vs. ProRes:
- ARRIRAW will let you change exposure, white point, have a greater dynamic range and assorted debayer algorithm choices. (No one debayer method is perfect for every type of shot.)

- The Alexa ProRes file has its exposure, whitepoint, and debayer mode "baked in". There is also only one debayer method available in the camera. ProRes is definitely quicker for those that find the shot is acceptable out of the camera. Lastly, the imagery is clamped to Rec709 video and Gamma ranges. You won't get a Log output to ProRes, as ProRes is already Rec709.

Each of these avenues has its purpose.

If I see one problem with Post users, it will be that people will want "Log" on a ProRes file. It will be like asking why their Mazda Miata can't haul large cargo trailer like a Mack Truck. One is designed for speed (and convenience), the other is designed for Maximum Dynamic Range.

Bob..


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