This IS the Avid L2: [Avid-L2] Re: Creating a clip from a sequence

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

[Avid-L2] Re: Creating a clip from a sequence

Thanks Steve and Jeff. I agree, that's probably the best approach. Thanks again for your help.
Tim

--- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Krebs <rockinjeff@...> wrote:
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> Steve's method is the most logical method. Video mix down destroys all
> metadata and any ability to trace the sources back to the camera original
> media. The biggest no no in any editorial environment. Sequence as a
> source. Easy as pie, simple as cake.
>
> ...sent via Droid. Please excuse any typos
> On 2013-04-02 8:04 AM, "Steve Hullfish" <steve4lists@...> wrote:
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> > Got it.
> >
> > The fastest way to do this is to drag all of your clips into a sequence.
> >
> > Then, simple drag the SEQUENCE icon into the SOURCE monitor and you're
> > done. (you can't double click the sequence to load it, because then it goes
> > to the sequence side.)
> >
> > I actually work this same way for my promotional and trailer work. I
> > create a selects reel, then edit from the selects reel.
> >
> > No need to export and import. No need to mixdown or autosync.... This
> > works in Symphony and MC... not sure about Newscutter, but it should work.
> >
> > Steve Hullfish
> > contributor: www.provideocoalition.com
> > author: "The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction"
> >
> > On Apr 2, 2013, at 2:41 AM, "timwatson.avid" <timwatson.avid@...>
> > wrote:
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> > >
> > > Here is the reason - we use XD-CAM for shooting. There are two ways to
> > get that footage into Avid: You can simply play it in and record in real
> > time, or you can 'FAM' - open a folder and drag all the files into your bin.
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