What is considered the best render method for progressive video?

The best render method for progressive video is to select "Progressive only." In the context of video formats, progressive scanning creates images by displaying each frame in its entirety. This method builds full frames in one pass, resulting in smoother motion and higher quality, particularly for fast-moving images or detailed content.

Selecting "Progressive only" ensures that the video maintains its integrity without the potential quality loss from interlacing, which is notable in methods involving fields or interlaced video. Progressive video is ideal for digital formats, especially for web streaming and broadcasting environments where clarity is paramount.

Using both fields, while an option in some contexts, introduces the risk of interlacing artifacts and is not optimized for progressive content, making it less suitable. The other methods of interlaced rendering are designed primarily for traditional broadcast formats and can lead to issues such as flickering or blurring during fast motion. Thus, the progressive render method fully supports the aim of delivering high-quality, visually appealing content.