Avid DNxHR: The Decisions That Matter
Avid's family of high-resolution intermediate codecs, used for editing and finishing, particularly in Avid Media Composer and cross-platform workflows.
Tomas Lindqvist
Why does it matter?
DNxHR offers an editing-friendly alternative to ProRes that works well on Windows and in Avid-based post houses.
What are the numbers?
- Family LB, SQ, HQ, HQX and 444
- Resolutions designed for resolutions above HD
- Containers MXF and MOV
- Related DNxHD for HD resolutions
What should I do?
- Use DNxHR HQ or HQX for high-quality masters
- Use LB for offline editing
- Choose MXF for Avid workflows
- Match the flavor to delivery requirements
- Test interchange with other software
What should I avoid?
Avoid:
- Using DNxHR for web delivery
- Mixing flavors inconsistently in a project
- Ignoring bit depth needs for grading
- Assuming every application handles MXF the same way
When should I get help?
Short answer Bring in help when working with Avid-based post houses or cross-platform teams.
Where this comes from
The figures and practices above come from the sources listed.
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