Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

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Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

PostFri Apr 19, 2024 1:55 pm

Hello folks,
I did a research but I'm not sure yet:
Does the Blackmagic Proxy Generator only come with the Resolve installation?
Or is there a separate download/installer? Couldn't find any.

Situation: I want to offer future clients a very simple and stress free solution to send me proxies of their material.
The Blackmagic Proxy Generator is outstanding regarding this task.
But not every client has Resolve on it's computer.

So: If the BM Proxy Generator isn't available separately would you guys mind sharing an alternative
which is (eventually free and) very easy like drag & drop without setting up codecs etc?

I work with tools like handbrake myself but they require some experience to work with well.
I'm looking for something super simplle like BM Proxy Generator.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

PostSat Apr 20, 2024 2:39 pm

It's included with Resolve, no separate installer.
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Re: Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

PostSat Apr 20, 2024 6:49 pm

Thanks Jim!

Can anyone recommend an alternative to BM ProxyGenerator for clients who don't have Resolve on their computers?

Simplicity & easy handling have priority (just like BM Proxy Generator: no need to set up codecs etc).

Thanks in advance!
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Re: Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

PostSun Apr 21, 2024 6:17 pm

If they have Premiere Pro, then the Adobe Media Encoder. It works even better than DR's. :)
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Re: Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

PostSun Apr 21, 2024 6:23 pm

Thanks Tony!
Sure that's of course how i would do it too, but:
With tools like MediaEncoder you'd need to talk about settings and codecs and how to... etc...
Media encoder, handbrake etc are all tools that need to be set up properly.

The great thing about BM ProxyGen is how easy it is... like: "just drag and drop your folder here and you don't even need to think about settings" (apparently except the choice between the 3 given options).

I was hoping to find something that super simple - kind of a free alternative to BM ProxyGen.
---> if anyone knows something... still searching!

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Re: Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

PostMon Apr 22, 2024 9:46 am

My opinion on this subject is that if you want a professional solution like Resolve or Premiere Pro, it won't be easy :)

Media Encoder will automatically encode and link the proxies with a little configuration. Then you don't even have to push the button :)

AND, Media Encoder actually encodes to a proper proxy format - not H264/H265 which I'm not sure why are being used by DR standalone proxy generator.
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Re: Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

PostMon Apr 22, 2024 11:06 am

hi,

maybe another free solution to test with shutter encoder?



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Re: Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

PostMon Apr 22, 2024 1:58 pm

And it even has batch processing and a watch folder option.
Set the processing once, keep it open, and move into the watch folder what you need.
Now that the cat #19 is out of the bag, test it as much as you can and use the subforum.

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Re: Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

PostMon Apr 22, 2024 2:42 pm

interesting thanks!
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Re: Separate BM Proxy Generator solution?

PostMon Apr 22, 2024 9:33 pm

@Tony: I know what you mean, thought that too but I'm happy we got surprised by:

@pperquin: Interesting! Thanks so much. Highly appreciated.
Even for free and mac + windows compatibility: amazing.
Will take a closer look now - looks too good be true somehow :D

Thank you folks, I think we made it.

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