Re: [Avid-L2] Quicktime Alpha and AMA

Clips with Alpha in Media Composer have always been a little different -
they aren't are clip as such but an effects container with two pieces of
media. I'm guessing it'd be a bit tricky to deal with that structure within
the AMA framework.

The real value of Quicktime AMA is really in support for DSLR video I think.
I can't think of that many situtations where you want access to a LOT of
Quicktime media all at once (although I'm sure the need does exist for some
people).

On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 5:46 AM, Paul Shields <PaulShieldsAvidL@gmail.com>wrote:

>
>
> I don't think that's a big issue myself. If the QT has an alpha, chances
> are it's a pretty short clip and so a pretty simple import. I've not used
> AMA in anger myself but my understanding of the horsepower required and the
> dangers of going all FCP with media management, there's no harm in importing
> as much as you can to the safety of an MXF folder anyway.
>
> Assuming a QT with alpha can be played via AMA then at least you can look
> at it, check its field dominance and whether it's correct (even pop it in
> the sequence to play with) before importing once you're sure. For me, not
> having to wait for import before looking at a file in context is as much of
> an advantage as playing in the timeline.
>
>
>

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Dylan Reeve

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