(4) I just need to get my encoding finessed as this is a grain-heavy print. A 4K encode alone takes 4 days on my system once it gets started, even without any of the testing.
Great update!
From my experience, H265 (x265) at around RF 22-24 in Handbrake (from prores 4444/422 HQ) does a great job maintaining grain in 4K. The key is using the “grain” option under “tune” in encoder options.
Looking forward to seeing it. I’d still like to donate if it’s possible.