This mirrors the old physical film process where editors used a "workprint" (a cheap physical copy) to make cuts, protecting the original master negative from damage. How to Produce "Paper" (Proxies)
Once imported, you can toggle a "Use Proxies" button in your editor to switch between the low-res "editing" files and the high-res "master" files instantly. Physical "Paper" Proxies FILMY PROXY
Many professional cameras (like Sony) can record low-res proxy files onto a secondary SD card simultaneously with the high-res footage. This mirrors the old physical film process where
Think of a proxy as a small-scale "poster" on A4 paper that stands in for a giant billboard. You use the lightweight version for the work and swap back to the original for the final "billboard" export. Think of a proxy as a small-scale "poster"
Printing on thin paper or sticker sheets and sliding them into a card sleeve in front of a real card for proper weight and feel. How To Make FOIL Proxies For Magic: the Gathering
Using tools like MTG Print to generate high-quality card images.