H.265

Tin Man provides robust H.265 (HEVC) export settings for delivering high-efficiency video across different platforms. Options may vary slightly between Windows and macOS.

Bitrate Mode

(Windows only unless noted)

• Variable – Bitrate adjusts dynamically based on content complexity

• Constant – Maintains a fixed bitrate throughout

• Constant QP (Quantization Parameter) – Fixed frame quality for consistent visual fidelity

• Auto (macOS) – System selects optimal bitrate mode

Target / Max Bitrate (Mbps)

• Adjustable from 0.1 Mbps to 400 Mbps

• Applicable to Variable and Constant bitrate modes

Quality / Speed Tradeoff

• Adjust the encoder to prioritize faster encoding with lower quality, or higher quality with slower export speeds

• Useful for balancing visual fidelity vs. performance

Profile / Level

• Windows:

  • Main – For 8-bit 4:2:0 encoding

  • Main 10 – For 10-bit 4:2:0 encoding (when supported)

• macOS (Apple Silicon):

  • Main

  • Main 10

  • Main422 8-bit

  • Main422 10-bit

  Enables 4:2:2 encoding for higher-fidelity workflows on Apple Silicon

Tier

• Windows: Choose between Main or High tier

• macOS: Automatically selected based on encoding parameters

Hardware Encoding

• Enables or disables GPU-accelerated encoding, reducing export time when supported by your system

GOP (Group of Pictures) Settings

• GOP Type Choose between:

  • I-Frames Only – Ideal for editing workflows

  • IPB – Includes P and B frames for improved compression

• GOP Size Sets the number of frames between I-frames

• IDR Interval

  • Windows: Manually configurable (up to 50× the GOP size)

  • macOS: Managed automatically by the system