Since import depends upon Quicktime, and that appears to be a thing of the past in Apple's universe, I think it is wise for Avid to get away from it ASAP.
--- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, Robert Lawson wrote:
>
> Michael,
>
> I have been given to understand that yes, further development on file
> import functionality in the editing app will take a backseat to AMA
> functionality - with, perhaps, the caveat that Avid is relying on third
> parties for a great deal of that development.
>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, February 10, 2013, Michael Brockington wrote:
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> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi Rob:
> >
> > Given that AMA+transcode is typically many times faster than
> > File+Import, you could argue that Avid is pushing editors down the AMA
> > route through their software design, and deprecating traditional import.
> >
> > I guess my expectation of AMA is that if I can link to a file and play
> > it back, then I ought to be able to edit with it without problems.
> >
> > If you have a link to documentation on the requirements and limitations
> > for AMA I'd sure like to read up on it. I've never seen anything from
> > Avid suggesting AMA shouldn't be used with audio sources, for instance.
> >
> > Regards,
> > --Michael
> >
> > On 13-02-09 3:42 PM, Robert Lawson wrote:
> > > This is not meant as a criticism of Mr. Brockington, but my experience is
> > > that many people have the impression that the M in AMA stands for
> > "Magic".
> > >
> > > The requirements and limitations for an AMA workflow are well documented
> > > but the common perception seems to be that AMA should work for
> > everything.
> > > It doesn't help that Avid relies on 3rd parties to develop their own AMA
> > > plugins and those 3rd party plugins aren't always easy to find. Sony has
> > > gotten better but I find Canon's support/download site to be frustrating,
> > > for example.
> > >
> > > I encounter many editors, as well, who forget that File + Import is
> > still a
> > > perfectly valid workflow for many file formats.
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Rob Lawson
> > > System Administrator, ACSR ISIS, Windows & Interplay
> > > CBS News
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> Rob Lawson
> System Administrator, ACSR ISIS, Windows & Interplay
> CBS News
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