Uncompressed RGB versus YUV?

[AnthonyFaust]

Hello REDusers,

I have an editing question for you. I have edited a commercial using DaVinci Resolve. I want to know what format I export it to? I edited using native R3D files. Do I export to Uncompressed 10 bit RGB or Uncompressed 10 bit YUV? I want to export the commercial to to QT movie that will then be opened in Premiere Pro. In PP, I will add titles and music and then export it into a master.

The Uncompressed RGB QT is darker than the Uncompressed YUV QT. I want to put this commercial to HDCAM tape eventually, but I also want to put it online. What codec do I use and why?

Thanks,
Anthony

 

[Alexander Mejia]

I would personally export to the RGB format as Premiere Pro natively works in RGB when using most effects. Premiere Pro also does a good job converting to to YUV after the fact.

In terms of different gamma levels you're expierencing, its mostly due to Quicktime Gamma shift. It may be unavoidable unless you export a DPX sequence.

Honestly I try to avoid Quicktime files whenever not in a totally 100% apple workflow as there are always issues with correct gamma.

 

[AnthonyFaust]

Alexander,

Thanks for the reply. However, if I don't use QuickTime, then how would I view the DPX sequence?

 

[RivaiC]

Why dont you try Apple Prores 4444

 

[Alexander Mejia]

You can natively import any image sequence straight into Premiere CS 5.0, including DPX. Just make sure your editor knows all the settings you used so that the gamma doesn't get mixed up when you reimport it.

Select the first file on import check the checkbox that says "Numbered stills" and it will magically import as a video file.