Best Lossless Video Encoder For Editing?

Question

I'm looking for a good video encoder to compress **HD files** for editing within **Sony Vegas Pro and Adobe After Effects**. What video codec would provide the **fastest possible encoding and decoding**? Also, what are some recommended encoding settings?The video files must be usable in Sony Vegas Pro and Adobe After Effects.**EDIT:** Source Clip Info: Format : AVC Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec Format profile : [email protected] Format settings, CABAC : Yes Format settings, ReFrames : 8 frames Bit rate : 4 334 Kbps Width : 1 920 pixels Height : 1 080 pixels Display aspect ratio : 16:9 Frame rate : 23.976 fps Color space : YUV Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0 Bit depth : 8 bits Scan type : ProgressiveThe container is Matroska.

Answer 1

The standard in the US is h.264 .. Use the preset in Premier and you're set. Fast and works on just about anything.