Messages posted by scredster

Hopefully they'll expand .MOV compatibility in a future update. In the mean time, I'll use DaVinci Resolve (Free) for basic editing of ProRes files.

Thanks again for the input.

Quote Hi,

Yes I would assume 10bit as well, although there is a great deal of confusion about bit depth and actually finding out what it is in the data stream. I also think that ProRes does "support" 8 bit in some cases.

If it is 10 bit, then I know that CL have only just implemented some forms of 10 bit support (I think), so I wonder if some ProRes files are thrown out, but others are processed?

You are correct in that MediaInfo does not report bit depth for ProRes files, although it does for most other containers.

I think Tech Support will be the only sure way to get a definitive opinion.

Cheers

PowerDirector Moderator

Thanks for the input.

Here is what I received from Tech Support:

With reference to your query, we like to inform you that the PowerDirector 16 support MOV (H.264/alpha PNG format) for importing. For more information about formats kindly follow the link below:

Link: https://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-ultra/spec_en_US.html

Quote As an afterthought, are your clips 10bit? Could you check and report back/

Cheers

PowerDirector Moderator

The video file is in ProRes 422LT. To the best of my knowledge, ProRes is always 10-bit (minimum). MediaInfo does not show bit/colour depth.

Scred

I specificaly purchased the PD16 upgrade because it was advertised as supporting MOV's. Tired of transcoding before editing.

First time I go to import an MOV - error messaage - unsupported format. Really? Most Pro and semi-pro cameras record to ProRes.

Is this file type supported or not? Media Info screen grab attached.

Thanks,

Scred