Two‑Tier Strategy
- Archive master: keep ProRes on external SSD or iCloud Drive.
- Delivery master: convert to HEVC for iPhone viewing/sharing.
HEVC Targets from ProRes
- 4K30: 25–40 Mbps (complex scenes higher)
- 4K60: 40–55 Mbps
- HDR content: preserve 10‑bit HEVC when possible
This keeps day‑to‑day files small and snappy while protecting your production‑grade originals for future edits.