ProRes Log Video on iPhone: What Is It and Why You Should Use It

The iPhone 16 Pro packs an incredible camera setup for both still images and for video production -- including its fun 4K slow-motion mode. But to help it capture pro-standard video footage, it also supports shooting in a Log color profile with Apple ProRes encoding, just like the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max did before it. That might sound like a baffling string of jargon (because it is), so in case you're not a professional video producer, what it all really boils down to is that it allows you to shoot professional-looking cinematic video footage using just your iPhone. But what do the terms Log and ProRes actually mean? How are they better than your phone's regular video? And, crucially, should you actually use them when recording your own videos? Here's everything you should know for getting the best video quality in an iPhone. Read more: The iPhone 16 Pro's High-Res Slow-Motion Video Is the Best Apple Feature in Years What is ProRes? ProRes is a video codec created by Apple in 20 ... Read full article.