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From AE to AVID
I’m currently working with a Special Effects Artist on a project. I just recently sent him the files in the project format (1920×1080) for him to ‘fix’ in After Effects and I’m wondering the best way to bring them back into AVID. I only sent him a bunch of shots to work on, that will be integrated into the timeline with the original footage that did not need to be adjusted, so I want to make sure that compared to the original shots in the timeline they still have the same quality/size/integrity so it’s not noticeable that they were worked on. I sent him quicktimes but I know that in the past I was unable to import quicktimes back into AVID. So I’m interested in knowing what the best file format/way for him to export would be. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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Quicktimes with the proper codec will be fine.
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It would probably help to know what platform (PC or Mac) you’re both working on, and what format the footage was shot and captured in. As a shot in the dark, Grinner is right. Quicktime using the appropriate Avid codec would make things easier. The only QT I’ve had problems importing on my (PC) Avid are HD DVC Pro (from a Mac) and Apple Animation. I’d work hard to stay within Avid’s codec if possible.
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We do this all the time. Export QT’s as “same as source” using RGB color space. That’s the color space AE will be working with. Use the highest codec available, always going with 10-Bit (x) codec when possible.
The artist needs to install the proper Avid Codec using the current Avid codec installer here:
https://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=263545&Hilite=Codecs.
The artist should then export using the same Avid codec the original footage was exported with. (ie DNxHD 220x)
Then import them back into your project making sure your field dominance is correct. Upper-Odd for HD, Lower-Even for SD.
It will be seamless and the footage will be frame accurate and identical to the human eye.
Good luck.
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