I use a very simple workflow for grading 5D out of Avid:
– output an EDL, check Source File in the Comments tab
– In Davinci Project settings check Assist using reel numbers, Source clip file pathname, Pattern: */%R????This will make the filename your reelname by removing the last 4 charaters (.mov) with ???? after R. Very cool!
– Browse: import all your 5d footage (raw camera files) into the Media Pool
– Conform: Load edl and you’re done. Grade the raw H264 files!