Filmy Proxy Guide

Using tools like MTG Print to generate high-quality card images.

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

Use software like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve to "transcode" your raw files into a more manageable format, like ProRes Proxy or DNxHR. Using tools like MTG Print to generate high-quality

Many professional cameras (like Sony) can record low-res proxy files onto a secondary SD card simultaneously with the high-res footage. Many professional cameras (like Sony) can record low-res

In modern filmmaking, cameras often record in massive resolutions (4K, 8K) and "heavy" codecs that can cause computers to lag or crash during playback. To fix this, editors create :

If you are looking to generate these "digital paper" proxies for a project, follow these standard steps: