Encoders and Containers Learn about the different encoders and containers that Topaz Video Al offers. Video Encoders Changing the encoder selection converts information from one format to another for standardization, speed, and/or compression, ‘Choose from Topaz Video A's #4 encoders + ProRes 422 Proxy 22 + ProRes 422 Standard 22 Ha + ProRes 4444 x0 + H264 High + H265 High + H265 Mai + H265 Mainto + VP9Good + vPoBest saw + Prek . FM + TIFF Lossless bit + TIFF Lossless 16bit + PNasbit + PNG T6bit Dynamic & Constant Bitrate Modes ‘Some encoding options include a Dynamic mode, which will adapt the bitrate of the output video to mateh the visual complexity of the scene being processed When available, most users should try the High or Medium setting for Dynamic mode before trying some of the constant bitrate settings. Apple ProRes Encoders ‘Apple ProRes codecs take full advantage of multicore processing and feature fast, reduced resolution decoding rades. These codecs are intended for use with editing software and create large output files, especially with high-resolution videos, + Proftes codecs support 8D, HO, 2K, 4K, and 5K at fllresoltion, + Best used with Apple machines and apps. ProRes 422 Proxy ‘+The lowest-bitrate variation ofthe Profes coder intended for use in editing software as a smallor version of large les Ike ProRes H. + Great for environments where storage capacity and data ate are Imitediy and data rate are limited ProRes 422 Standard +The origina implementation of the ProRes coder, and the standard conversion format for Final Cut Prox ProRes 422 H@ + Higher-date-rate version of Apple ProRes 422 that preserves visual quality Apple ProRes 4444 for 42:2 sources the same high level as Profes 4444 xa +The highest-quality version of Apple ProRes for 4:44:6 sources, + Vory high data rate to preserve the detallin highdynamie ranges. + Willereate a large export file + Cane used on maeOS 12.0 and later with TVAL + Only available on macos. AVC Encoders ‘Advanced Video Coding (AVC) is one of the most common video compression standards in use. today. 264 High + Most common codec tor web and motile video. + Great compression qualty, slightly larger files than H268 encoders. + Canbe playedin 99.9% of web browsers, mobile devices including the iPhone/iPad, Androie), and Vs. + Uptoak, + Recommended Container: MP4. + Willers HEVC Encoders High-Etficieney Video Encoding (HEVC) is an encoder that when compressed to the same bitrate as, H.264, ean offer higher-quality visual results HEVC makes 4K videos easier to download and stream in the best quality possible. 265 Main +The Main profile supports 8 bts per sample. + Supports resolutions beyond 4K. + Recommended Container: MP4, 265 High 1+ More advanced encoding setting within H265 optimized for high-detall videos + Supports resolutions beyond 4K. + Recommended Container: MP4 26510 +The Main profile supports 10 bits per sample. + Supports resolutions beyond 4K. + Recommended Container: MP4.Similar to H265 when it comes to quality and compression. Recommended for embedding in webpages. \VP9 Good + Recommended Container: MP4, VP9 Best + Recommended Container: MP4, AVIEncoders Highty-efficient codec supported on NVIDIA RTX 4000 series and Intel ARC GPUs, May not play ‘smoothly on all devices as AVI is more system intensive than other codecs during playback. FFVI Encoders Lossless compressed codec intended for use in archival workflows where large file sizes are not an ‘sue. Supports 8,10, and 12-bit output Image Sequence Encoders You can export your video file as an image sequence. An image sequence is a set of sequentially numbered frames that can be imported to a video eciting program for further editing, FF Use TIEF when you need a high-quality sequence and have the storage space to accommodate large fies + Lossless it; Bbit output + Lossless 16bit; tebit output PNG Use PNG when you need a high-quality image sequence. One of the best-supported uncompressed formats. Uses Lossless compression to save disk space without discarding any image information. + PNG Tebit;16bit output JPEG Use JPEG when quality net a priority. Widely used format and significantly smaller that TIFF and PNG, + JPEG Bbit; abit output EXR Use when you need a high-dynamic range, multi-channel raster fle format. Ths format is commonly used in visual effects software, Audio Encodersmode Convert LV \e} wil retain the original auaio streams from the input video as long as the output ntainer is compatible with all of the ausio streams from the input, ideo Al which audio codecs are conflicting with the selecte Mec lu ontainer Ene Merc mona) Tee ay Acontainer is file that contains your video and audio streams. Also re 1: MOV, MP4, and MKV ‘paz Video A\ offers three container op! QuickTime file format dev 5. Lower acceptance rate when working outsise of App{sea on numerous viago players; VLU, winaows meata riayer, ete. wil play on zne major oT Welk known media players. MKV Matroska (MKV] is an open-source container format. Supports more video and audio codec ‘combinations that MP4 and MOV, but s not as widely compatible with different devices and ‘operating systems. VLC Media Player is recommended for reliable MKV playback. Ityousee an “audio errr” when using mov er mp4, mkv willikely accept the audio stream without transcoding End User License Agreement ‘system Requirements ©