XDcam transfer from FCP for AVID?

Mark Job · February 5th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Keaton

Dear Mark,

Thanks for the offer!

That would be great.

...Can someone post a QT out of FCP encoded with the sheer video codec, please ?

Michael Palermo · February 6th, 2009, 02:59 PM

Sorry I haven't seen this sooner!
Just install the Avid Codec package on the Mac you use for Final Cut. Once you've done that (and restarted final cut) you'll have all the Avid codecs available.

Choose export using quicktime conversion then in options under compression type choose Avid DNxHD.

Other options available are Depth (Millions of Colors) and Resolution (1080i/59.94 DNxHD 220 8 or 10 bit)

Size (set to 1920x1080)

Color (Use either just tell the editor which one you used so his black levels are correct)

Set your audio options (linear PCM / Stereo / 24 bit sample size)

OK!

The file imports into the Avid, no problem.

Michael Palermo · February 6th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Here's the link to Avid Codecs:

Answer

Also I noticed your editor will be able to fast import if you set your color to 709 on export.

Michael Palermo · February 6th, 2009, 03:08 PM

Make sure the Editor is working on an HD capable Avid by the way, many of them aren't.

Douglas Scott · February 6th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Hey Mike:

This is good news. I appreciate the AVID coded info.

Cheers,
Scott

Douglas Scott · February 6th, 2009, 05:57 PM

Thanks again Mike Palermo.

I just downloaded the codec and exported a movie from FCP with the AVID codec. It seems to work just fine. That's just what I needed!!!

Cheers,
Scott

February 6th, 2009, 02:59 PM	#17
Michael Palermo Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 25	Sorry I haven't seen this sooner! Just install the Avid Codec package on the Mac you use for Final Cut. Once you've done that (and restarted final cut) you'll have all the Avid codecs available. Choose export using quicktime conversion then in options under compression type choose Avid DNxHD. Other options available are Depth (Millions of Colors) and Resolution (1080i/59.94 DNxHD 220 8 or 10 bit) Size (set to 1920x1080) Color (Use either just tell the editor which one you used so his black levels are correct) Set your audio options (linear PCM / Stereo / 24 bit sample size) OK! The file imports into the Avid, no problem.

February 6th, 2009, 03:04 PM	#18
Michael Palermo Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 25	Here's the link to Avid Codecs: Answer Also I noticed your editor will be able to fast import if you set your color to 709 on export.

February 6th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#19
Michael Palermo Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 25	Make sure the Editor is working on an HD capable Avid by the way, many of them aren't.

February 6th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#20
Douglas Scott Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 56	Hey Mike: This is good news. I appreciate the AVID coded info. Cheers, Scott

February 6th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#21
Douglas Scott Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 56	Thanks again Mike Palermo. I just downloaded the codec and exported a movie from FCP with the AVID codec. It seems to work just fine. That's just what I needed!!! Cheers, Scott