In almost every production depending on the
workflow and the technology used, I get asked to create proxy files for
viewings,
To quickly explain what proxy files are
they are basically a low-resolution version of the media that the camera
creates and they usually have a codec to keep the file size small
Unless you are using one of the bigger
cameras starting from the Sony PMW 500 and upwards which creates proxies while
its recording and stores it all on the same card ,it also has an amazing
function where you can stick a USB stick in to record the proxies on to an
external USB where you can pass it on to DPs etc.
I just wanted to share a piece of software
with you called Proxy Mill which does the Job brilliantly and its now
compatible with Ipad (the favorite viewing station for Execs) it also exports
multiple formats at the same time and best of all it has a Watch Folder feature
which means every time a new clip is put in the watch folder , Proxy Mill
generates proxies for it.
