-
Exporting Avid to DV
I’ve got an Avid timeline that I need to play with in FCP and Sony Vegas — how can I export them in a DV or DVCPro format for easiest transfer? An .avi export would be easiest, btw. I like the 3.5 MB file size and am happy with the quality I get. However, I’m having a hard time figuring out which Avid settings to use so that I a) get the DV file size and b) get the DV quality. Any help? I’ve searched and searched for an answer, to no avail!
Thanks,
Marc -
2 Replies
-
It all depends on how much you want to do in the other apps. A simple DV quicktime or avi export of your sequence will keep the native quality and compact filesize and can be played in either program. But if you want to be able to deconstruct your edit or need to reference original master clips and/or metadata like timecodes and reel names for the sources in your edit there is a more thorough way. If you do an OMF or AAF export, consolidating and embedding media, you’ll get a single (albeit large) file which I believe can be imported into Vegas or FCP, resulting in a sequence reflecting your Avid edit with all layers/tracks as well as a bin full of all the clips used to make up your cut.
You may or may not need help getting the OMF/AAF into the other apps if they don’t have all the pro features like Avid does. Automatic Duck is such a helper app to go from one app to the other, Sebsky Tools is another helper app, specifically for Avid and FCP. -
To export a quicktime or Avi in a specific codec, say a DV codec, select your sequence–File–Export. Click the “Options” button, then Custom. This will let you determine field order, color (RGB or 601), screen size (4:3, 16:9, etc…), as well as what codec you want to use. Pick something the other systems will love and go from there.
Mike.
Reply to this Discussion! Login or Sign Up