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Help- which FCP compressed codec to read in avid session?
I have to send some 720x 486 QT mov’s from FCP over the web for an output to tape on an avid, and I’d like to avoid having
to upload uncompressed 8 or 10 bit files. I’ve had great luck with the pixlet codec (at almost 10:1 compresion)
– but more than likely this won’t be able to be read by the avid.
so- what compresed codec should I use from FCP that will be able to read on an avid- I’m not sure
what version or even if it’s on mac or PC- it’;s just an output to tape but is being done across
in another city.
thanks
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2 Replies
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Any Quicktime codec will do. Unless you render to the Avid codec the Avid will recompress the movie during import anyway.
— Wes Plate
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Best to use the Avid Quicktime Compressed codec. You will probably find 2:1 or 3:1 compressed will retain decent picture quality and have reduced file size over uncompressed
download from here..
https://www.avid.com/onlinesupport/supportcontent.asp?productID=0&contentID=3555&typeID=
For best results, export a reference movie from FCP in the codec you edited in, then use Quicktime Pro or Compressor to convert. The Avid Codec can be a bit unstable within FCP, but works fine elsewhere.
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