Mp4 — 422

Professional editors often transcode footage into ProRes 422 (usually in a .mov container) because it is "frame-independent"—meaning every single frame is a complete picture, making it much more stable and "solid" for editing. Using a 422 color space in an .mp4 is rare and often requires specific professional workflows. The "Error 422" Creepypasta

In the world of video production, refers to 4:2:2 chroma subsampling . This is a high-end method of compressing video that retains twice as much color detail as the standard "4:2:0" used in most YouTube videos or Netflix streams. 422 mp4

Coincidentally, many "Full Story" videos for (a game famous for its cinematic cutscenes) are uploaded in high-quality formats that users search for using terms like "Solid 4 story" or "MGS4 movie". These videos are often massive, high-bitrate files intended to preserve the intricate detail of Hideo Kojima's work. Professional editors often transcode footage into ProRes 422