Use software like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve to "transcode" your raw files into a more manageable format, like ProRes Proxy or DNxHR.
This mirrors the old physical film process where editors used a "workprint" (a cheap physical copy) to make cuts, protecting the original master negative from damage. How to Produce "Paper" (Proxies) FILMY PROXY
Once imported, you can toggle a "Use Proxies" button in your editor to switch between the low-res "editing" files and the high-res "master" files instantly. Physical "Paper" Proxies Use software like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci
Use software like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve to "transcode" your raw files into a more manageable format, like ProRes Proxy or DNxHR.
This mirrors the old physical film process where editors used a "workprint" (a cheap physical copy) to make cuts, protecting the original master negative from damage. How to Produce "Paper" (Proxies)
Once imported, you can toggle a "Use Proxies" button in your editor to switch between the low-res "editing" files and the high-res "master" files instantly. Physical "Paper" Proxies