1080p (Full HD) at 120 fps with Apple ProRes: What You Need to Know
Streaming or recording at 1080p (Full HD) resolution and 120 fps with the Apple ProRes codec? Here is everything you need to know about file sizes, bitrates, and recommended bandwidth.
Full HD at 1080p is the most widely adopted resolution for online video. It strikes the ideal balance between visual clarity and manageable file sizes, making it the default for platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Vimeo. This resolution is particularly favored by corporate video producers and online educators.
Recording at 120fps is primarily used for creating smooth slow-motion effects. When played back at 30fps, you get a beautiful 4× slow-motion effect that reveals details invisible to the naked eye.
The Apple ProRes codec offers exceptional editing performance with minimal quality loss, designed for post-production workflows. ProRes is an intra-frame codec, meaning each frame is independently compressed. This makes scrubbing and editing buttery smooth but results in much larger files. It is a production codec, not a delivery codec.
With these settings, a 10-minute clip weighs approximately 2.24 GB, while a full hour reaches 13.46 GB. You will need a minimum upload speed of 48.2 Mbps for reliable streaming. The total video bitrate for this configuration is 32.0 Mbps.