What DNxHD setting for DNG sequences for most latitude in post?

[Splitting_Atoms]

Hi guys, im in Europe and shooting MLV RAW. Im still trying to figure out my workflow. I want to convert my DNG sequences to a format that will give me the most latitude and quality for color correction and stuff. Im on Windows btw.

So i believe my best choice for this is either the DNxHD or Cineform AVI.
But regarding DNxHD, im not sure which one I should choose. In AE (where my DNG's are), i can choose a couple of DNxHD option (but only in a MOV container). Which one is advised for my DNG sequences, without being overkill? I know RAW is 14 bit, and 10 bit is the highest DNxHD i can choose from, so I should choose that one right? That leaves me with the

DNxHD 185 10 bit
DNxHD 444 10 bit

Which one should I choose?

Additionally, i read that AME has a 'new' DNxHD format, which will allow me to export in MXF (which on windows seems to be a better choice right?), and which is supposed to be of better quality (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?316350-5D-iii-Converting-to-Prores).. AME lets me choose

DNxHD MXF 220x (target rate is 185)
DNxHD MXF 440X RGB 444) (target rate 370)

So what would you guys suggest? It seems that the 444 versions are a bit overkill, not? Or.. is Cineform AVI way better then DNxHD?

Any light would be appreciated.. thanks!

[johnny5d]

Hi there...

Don't know. I do recommend the free Blackmagic 10 BIT RGB codec...
Its for free google and you will find it!


Hope that helps.

Kind regards,

Johnny

[reddeercity]

DNxHD 185 10 bit
DNxHD 444 10 bit
Which one should I choose?
DNxHD MXF 220x (target rate is 185)
DNxHD MXF 440X RGB 444) (target rate 370)
So what would you guys suggest? It seems that the 444 versions are a bit overkill, not? Or.. is Cineform AVI way better then DNxHD?
Any light would be appreciated.. thanks!

Always go with 444 as this is RGB, and close to what you are working with.
If you go with the 185Mb/s DNxHD that will end up with 4:2:2 10bit in which you are loosing color depth and have limited
Grading ability .
One better is to use the blackmagic rgb 10bit codec ,this has a better algorithm .
Link --->http://software.blackmagicdesign.com/DesktopVideo/Blackmagic_Desktop_Video_Windows_10.1.zip
Personally I use ProRes 12bit 4444 @265 Mb/s 23.976p , created in A.E. and edit Cross-platform .
Look at MlRawViewer 1.1.6 link---> http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=9560.msg91165#msg91165
you can convert to .mov with ProRes 4444 thought FFmpeg I think .