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ProRes
Last discussed May 6, 2026
Apple's intermediate codec designed for editing workflows, offering high quality with fast decode performance.
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FFmpeg: The Incredible Technology Behind Video on the Internet | Lex Fridman Podcast #496
Kieran Kunhya · May 6, 2026
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Used for: Video editing workflows requiring fast seeking and decoding
Praised: Fast to decode and seek, optimized for editing
vs: Different use case from distribution codecs like H.264
"It's Apple's codec for editing, originally for Final Cut Pro, and it's designed to be fast to decode, fast to seek, because an editor will need to move very quickly."
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