Exporting All-Intra from Editing Software
This page provides instructions for exporting your videos with All-Intra (GOP=1) encoding from popular editing software. All-Intra is required for videos used on the MVP's timecode timeline.
We recommend H.265 (HEVC) for All-Intra exports -- it produces significantly smaller files than H.264 at the same quality, which matters because All-Intra files are larger than standard encoding.
Adobe Premiere Pro
Select your sequence and go to File > Export > Media (or press Ctrl+M / Cmd+M).
In the Export Settings dialog:
Format
H.265 (HEVC)
Preset
Custom
Scroll down to the Video tab and find the GOP Settings section (under the codec settings):
Keyframe Interval
1
This sets GOP=1, making every frame an I-frame.
Set your desired resolution and bitrate:
Resolution
Match your source (1080p or 4K)
Bitrate Encoding
VBR, 1 Pass
Target Bitrate
30-50 Mbps for 1080p, 80-120 Mbps for 4K
Under the Video tab, confirm Profile is set to Main or Main 10.
Click Export.
[SCREENSHOT: Premiere Pro Export Settings showing H.265 format with Keyframe Interval set to 1]
Tip: You can save this as a custom preset ("MVP All-Intra") to reuse for future exports.
Final Cut Pro
Select your project in the browser or timeline.
Go to File > Share > Master File (or use a custom destination).
Click Settings to open the export settings.
Choose the Video codec:
Video codec
H.265
Final Cut Pro does not expose a direct "GOP Size" setting in the standard Share dialog. To set GOP=1, use Compressor (Apple's companion app):
Send to Compressor: File > Send to Compressor
In Compressor, create a custom setting based on the H.265 codec
Under Video Properties > Key Frame Interval, set to 1
Start the export
[SCREENSHOT: Compressor showing H.265 setting with Key Frame Interval set to 1]
Alternative: If you don't have Compressor, export from Final Cut Pro as Apple ProRes, then convert to H.265 All-Intra using Handbrake (see below).
DaVinci Resolve
Switch to the Deliver page (bottom nav bar).
Create a new render job or use a custom preset.
Configure the video settings:
Format
MKV or MP4
Codec
H.265
Encoder
Native or NVIDIA (hardware, if available)
Find the Key Frame setting under the advanced codec options:
Key Frames
All Frames
If there is no "All Frames" option, look for a Keyframe Interval or GOP Length field and set it to 1.
Set your quality:
Quality
Best or Restrict to 30-50 Mbps (1080p) / 80-120 Mbps (4K)
Resolution
Match your timeline resolution
Click Add to Render Queue, then Start Render.
[SCREENSHOT: DaVinci Resolve Deliver page showing H.265 codec with Key Frames set to All Frames]
Handbrake (Free, Cross-Platform)
Handbrake is a free, open-source video converter available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Use it to convert existing videos to All-Intra format.
Open Handbrake and drag your video file onto the window (or use File > Open Source).
Under the Summary tab, set the output format:
Format
MKV or MP4
Switch to the Video tab and configure:
Video Codec
H.265 (x265)
Framerate
Same as source
Constant Quality
RF 18-22 (lower = higher quality, larger file)
Open the Additional Options field (at the bottom of the Video tab) and type:
This sets the keyframe interval to 1 frame (All-Intra). The full string in the options field should include keyint=1. If there are other options already present, add it with a colon separator: existing-option:keyint=1.
Click Start Encode.
[SCREENSHOT: Handbrake Video tab showing H.265 codec with keyint=1 in the Additional Options field]
Tip: For the fastest conversion on PC, check if your system has hardware encoding support. On the Video tab, you may see H.265 (NVENC) (NVIDIA), H.265 (QSV) (Intel), or H.265 (VCE) (AMD) options. These are significantly faster than the software x265 encoder.
Verifying Your Export
After exporting, you can verify the file is All-Intra before uploading to the MVP:
Using Handbrake
Open the file in Handbrake -- the Summary tab shows the keyframe interval.
On the MVP
Upload the file and place it on the timeline. If it's All-Intra, it will be added without a conversion prompt. The Media Library shows a green checkmark badge next to All-Intra files.
Quick Reference
Premiere Pro
H.265 (HEVC)
Keyframe Interval
1
Final Cut Pro + Compressor
H.265
Key Frame Interval
1
DaVinci Resolve
H.265
Key Frames
All Frames (or interval = 1)
Handbrake
H.265 (x265)
Additional Options
keyint=1
Related Pages
All-Intra Video & Timecode Sync -- Why All-Intra is required for timecode playback
The Timeline Editor -- Building your timecode show
Supported File Formats -- All supported codecs and containers
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