To transcode or to not transcode
I'm a bit puzzled about whether I need to transcode media on import or not. What are the benefits of transcoding? Here is the info on my files as they came out of my camera:
iMac 27″, macOS 10.12
I'm a bit puzzled about whether I need to transcode media on import or not. What are the benefits of transcoding? Here is the info on my files as they came out of my camera:
iMac 27″, macOS 10.12
Not unless you’re working with very large, high data rate files, or complex multilayer projects or multicam projects.
Never. It slows down the import process because, though you immediately see the clips, the transcoding is still part of the import process and can prevent other functions from working, like rendering for instance. With newer computer most users seldom need to transcode clips.
So I don't need any proxy files etc.? SO when I drop a clip on the timeline and I get those dots above the clip does which indicates that I need to render, does that mean that I'm using trascoded clip?
Not unless you’re working with very large, high data rate files, or complex multilayer projects or multicam projects.
Thank you!
The dots merely indicate that the clip is not rendered but assuming it plays well in the timeline it doesn't need rendering.
Remember to turn off "Background Render" in the preferences unless you start having problems with dropped frames and jerky playback.
Yes, but does it mean it's a transcoded clip?
tarsierspectral123 wrote:
Yes, but does it mean it's a transcoded clip?
That has nothing to do with whether the clip was transcoded or not.
When you transform a clip on the timeline, or apply an effect, those white dots appear.
As Tom and Ian said, you almost certainly do not need to transcode nor render.
You may want to revisit this only if and when some project does not play smoothly on your mac.
Thank you
To transcode or to not transcode