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“The biggest issue with Rawhas always been the amount of data it uses”
3. NO LONGER A RAWDEAL Recording Raw files gives the
your NLE can handle Raw, as many have needed it transcoding into an editable format first. More time, computing power and drive space. But now, most NLEs have plug-ins that treat Raw files from popular cameras as native. If you desire to edit Redcode Raw files in Final Cut Pro X, for example, a free, downloadable plug-in means you can do it seamlessly – without having to resort to using Red’s processing software. Canon now has a less data- hungry codec inside many of its newest cameras, called Canon Raw Light. This has smaller file sizes and is faster to process. Braw is a compressed Raw format inside some Blackmagic cameras, too. If your camera doesn’t offer a ‘light’ Raw option, then many
ultimate quality and flexibility in processing, as it uses the best- quality information right off your camera sensor. It can be pushed around in post, where an accurate white balance is easily set and recovery of highlight and shadows are a mere cinch. If you need the fastest workflow for speedy turnaround, then Raw is not the best option, as it is not broadcast-ready. There must be some processing, which slows things down. The biggest issue with shooting in Raw has always been the vast amount of data it uses, which is a massive drain on hard drive space – not to mention the speed of the computer you need to edit the footage afterwards. That’s if
are capable of exporting Raw over HDMI or SDI to an external recorder, which can store it as Braw or Apple ProRes Raw. These files give flexibility of a Raw file, but in a smaller size and the benefits of a ready-to-edit format. While some of the adjustments of Raw were initially disabled, nowmost camera/ recorder options allow full tweaking of all settings. Raw is no longer a major headache.
RAW BUT READY The Red Komodo (top) comes with Raw built-in, while Sony cameras largely require an external recorder, then NLE work in post
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