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Is there a way to output an EDL that Final Cut Pro can read from Vegas?
I tried it but the output file is txt file, FCP would not read that nor if I changed the extension to .edl
Is there any way to get an edit from Vegas into FCP????
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I’d second that.
Also what’s the best way to import a prepared edl? With FCP and ale FCPs I can use excel to prepare one. Can this be done with Vegas?
Alan
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From Vegas to elsewhere:
AAF is the best option if the other apps supports it (AVID and Premiere Pro 1-3 do). File >Save As> AAF
For FCP, which doesn’t support AAF, you can try an EDL. Tools>Scripting> Export EDL> This will you you a CMX 3600 style EDL that FCP should be able to eat.
From elsewhere into Vegas: AAF is the best way. CMX EDL import is not supported.
The best compatibility is between Vegas and Premiere CS2 or 3/Win.
Test the complete workflow before you commit to anything- there’s a million potential pitfalls when trying to move projects between systems/platforms. Format compatibility, timecode, codecs, recapturing, error handling- there’s plenty of possible conflicts. Do not assume it is just going to work perfectly until you’ve seen it work yourself – don’t always believe what you read on the web in other words (this post excepted [!])
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I output a EDL from VEGAS 7 and FCP 5 could not/would not load it. nor aaf either jsut tried that.
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Make sure you export via **Scripting**, not file–>save as.
FCP may or may not need to re-capture from tape. Not sure about that.
If you need to re-capture from tape, there are some issues to watch out for (reel naming, timecode breaks, frame accuracy of your deck).
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