Does anyone know if Media Encoder offers any options for encoding media at 10-bit or 12-bit color in a single container format? Let's assume it's a simple 20 minute video with a single audio track that I want to deliver with 10-bit or 12-bit video all in a single file. (I'd be happy to find a codec/container that allows me to deliver just the image part at the higher bit depth, too, if it's not possible to have it all muxed into the same file.)
It seems like the MXF container would be good with AVC-Intra (or similar) at 100Mbps using 10-bit 4:2:2, but I cannot seem to find how to encode to this format within Adobe Media Encoder CC.
That is, aside from these options:
- Image sequences
- DNxHD
- Apple ProRes
Image sequences are an okay option, but normally require you to bump up to 16-bit color and forfeit a single file. (I'm fine with image sequences, and I use them all the time...but my question is about getting 10 or 12 bit color inside a single file container.)
DNxHD is a great option...however, it maxes out at 10-bit color and has limitations on resolution/frame rate.
ProRes is also a great option. However, this one comes with the same caveats as DNxHD...with the added frustration and hassle of dealing with reading it (much less being able to write it) on a Windows machine.
Any input or suggetsions would be greatly appreciated. I'm just trying to get a feel for what's available in the way of codecs and options inside AME for encoding files with higher color depth. 