Hey all,

I’m running into a weird relinking issue in Avid and I’d love to hear if anyone’s seen this before.

I have a clip (P0001420) that I transcoded in both DaVinci Resolve and Avid (same clip, just two workflows). In theory, I should be able to relink either one, right? Especially since they’re both DNxHD LB 1080p, same TC, same duratio…

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Hey Richard,

Thank you for your detailed response, really helpful and full of great insights.

I’ll definitely make sure to run a test sequence and document the workflow properly for anyone else who might pick up the project.

Thanks again for taking the time to break it down!

Cheers,

Hello folks,

I’m used to working with multicam editing for interviews and live performances, but I’m looking to explore something slightly different, creating a sync map for a music video.

From what I understand, a sync map involves laying out all the takes of a performance to a master audio track on separate tracks in the timeline, rather than…

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Thanks Glenn! Really helpful, duly noted.

Hey folks,

I’ve been running into some strange behaviour in Avid and hoping someone out there has figured this out.

I’m working with high-res stills (All JPEGs — 4000×6000, etc.) and trying to keep them at full resolution for zooming/panning in a 1080p project. I am using UME Link to avoid downscaling, and yes, I know the trick with Avid Pan & Zoom,…

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Hello Mads,

Thank you very much for your kind response and detailed explanation. I’m currently working in an office as an assistant editor, where, unfortunately, some people tend to be very private about their work and often unwilling to help or what I actually believe, unsure of the answers. Working with EDLs has been challenging for me at f…

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Hello!

For those experienced with offline-to-online workflows, I need to generate an EDL and a video AAF in Avid, and I want to make sure I’m doing it the right way.

1. For the EDL – Do I need to remove all effects, or can certain ones (like dissolves) stay? (Or remove them all)

2. For the video AAF – What effects should I keep, and which… Read more