Aftercodecs V1.9.3 — Autokroma
Before v1.9.3, editors faced a constant trade-off. They could either export high-quality files that were massive in size (ProRes) or use Adobe’s native H.264/H.265 encoders, which sometimes lacked the fine-tuning needed for professional delivery. stepped in as a bridge, bringing the power of the FFmpeg engine directly into the Adobe interface. What v1.9.3 Brought to the Timeline
: It allowed for specialized exports like HAP codecs (used for high-resolution live performances and projection mapping) directly from the render queue, saving editors from having to use third-party conversion software. The User Experience Autokroma AfterCodecs v1.9.3
Comparing between native encoders and AfterCodecs. Before v1