Chapter 129: Rendering ProRes
Core Idea
Apple ProRes is a high-bitrate codec for video editing workflows. Use it when the rendered file is going into Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or another editor.
Key Concepts
- Render a ProRes file<AvailableFrom v="2.1.7" />
- Choosing a ProRes profile
- Transparent ProRes
- See also
Code Examples
npx remotion render MyComp out/video.mov --codec=prores
- What it demonstrates: Usage pattern for Rendering ProRes from the official docs.
Reference Tables
| Value | FFmpeg setting | Approximate bitrate | Alpha channel |
|---|
"proxy" | 0 | 45 Mbps | No |
"light" | 1 | 102 Mbps | No |
"standard" | 2 | 147 Mbps | No |
"hq" (default) | 3 | 220 Mbps | No |
"4444" | 4 | 330 Mbps | Yes |
"4444-xq" | 5 | 500 Mbps | Yes |
Key Takeaways
- Understand render a prores file<availablefrom v="2.1.7" /> when working with Rendering ProRes.
- Understand choosing a prores profile when working with Rendering ProRes.
- Understand transparent prores when working with Rendering ProRes.
- Understand see also when working with Rendering ProRes.
Connects To
- Chromium Flags: related page in the Rendering & SSR section.
- Compare ssr: related page in the Rendering & SSR section.
- Dataset Render: related page in the Rendering & SSR section.