H.265 (HEVC)
H.265 (HEVC) is a highly efficient compressed codec that combines excellent image qual-
ity with a small file size, which makes it ideal for streaming and for the sharing of files. It
is also well suited to situations where there is no time or budget for color grading, as you
can ‘bake in’ Rec. 709 or a custom LUT to the file so that you can share files immediately
at the end of a shoot.
H.265 is also an excellent option for recording high quality proxy files in an ARRI or RED
SDI workflow, where RAW is being recorded internally on the camera. Your H.265 proxy
recordings can also use the same file names as the RAW files, so that you can start editing
with the proxy files immediately and then use the RAW files for the final color grade.
For information on using Red/Arri file names for your recordings, refer to the "File Menu"
on page 211 section.
Activating the H.265 (HEVC) codec for your NINJA V+
You can add the H.265 (HEVC) codec to your NINJA V+ codec options by activating the
free H.265 upgrade through your my.atomos.com account. Once H.265 (HEVC) is activ-
ated and has been installed, you can select H.265 as a recording codec on the "Record
Menu" on page 113 page. Refer to the "Activation Menu" on page 225 section for more
information on the activation process and using my.atomos.com.