Raw Footage

Unprocessed camera data with maximum quality and flexibility.

RAW captures sensor data with minimal processing, offering the most latitude to adjust exposure and color in post — at the cost of huge file sizes and heavier editing. Many editors use proxies to cut RAW smoothly. It is the highest-quality, most demanding format.

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Workflow & Technical

Proxy Workflow Explained

Proxies are lightweight stand-in files that let you edit high-resolution footage without overwhelming your computer — and switching back to the originals for final export takes only a few clicks.

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FaranFaran@432

Production Lead & Consultant · Studio432

Faran is the production lead at Studio432 — the studio arm of Club432, the Karachi collective behind 100+ filmed live sessions and concert films. He plans and consults on shoots worldwide, and owns the gear, settings and craft standards behind everything published here.

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