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Table Of Contents

Title Page
Contents
Using This Guide
- Symbols and Conventions
- If You Need Help
- Accessing the Online Library
- Accessing the Goodies Folder
- Avid Training Services
Working with the Project Window: Advanced
- User Profiles
- Managing User Profiles
- Folders and Bins
- Using the Info Display to View Memory Information and Access the Hardware Tool
- Usage Information
- Customizing the Avid User Interface
- User-Customized Workspaces
- Working with Bins and Projects in an Avid Unity Environment
Using Tools
- Using the Tools Menu
- Using a Deck Controller
- Deck Controller Window Reference
- The Command Palette
- Using the Avid Calculator
- The Console Window
- Using the Hardware Tool
- External Controllers as Editing Control Surfaces
Logging: Advanced
- Using Avid Log Exchange to Prepare Log Files for Import
- Avid Log Specifications
- Creating an Avid Log
- Double-Checking Log Files
- Transferring Bins from MediaLog
- Logging Directly into a Bin
- Understanding the Pulldown Phase
- Setting the Pulldown Phase
- Film-Related Log Information
Capturing Media: Advanced
- Advanced Capture Settings
- Understanding Drop-Frame and Non-Drop-Frame Timecode
- Preparing for Audio Input: Advanced
- Preparing for Video Input: Advanced
- Using Capture Function Keys
- Special Capture Procedures
- Understanding DV Capture Offset
- Delaying Audio
- Live Capture with External Timecode
  - Preparing for Capturing with External Timecode
- Capturing to the Timeline
  - Patching When Capturing to the Timeline
- Capturing Video Without Pulldown into a 24p NTSC Project
- Remote Play, Capture, and Punch-In
- Relinking Clips by Key Number
- Modifying the Pulldown Phase After Capturing
- DV and HDV Scene Extraction
  - Setting Up DV and HDV Scene Extraction Before Capturing
  - Setting Up DV Scene Extraction After Capturing
- Using the Panasonic VariCam
Importing Files: Advanced
- Photoshop Graphics Import
- Importing Editcam Files
  - Restrictions on Importing Editcam Clips
- Importing Sequences from Pro Tools through Interplay (Windows Only)
Working with Bins: Advanced
- Advanced Bin Procedures
- Text View: Advanced
- Restricted Material
- Printing Bins
- Digital Bars and Tone
- Importing Color Bars and Other Test Patterns
- Leaders
  - Creating Video Leader
  - Creating Audio Leader
File Based Media
- Sony XDCAM Media
- Sony XDCAM EX Media
- Panasonic P2 Media
- Ikegami GFCAM Media
- The Avid Media Access (AMA) Workflow
- Import and Export Workflow for File-Based Media
Managing Media Files: Advanced
- Finding a Related Media File
- Relinking Media Files
- Unlinking Media Files
- Videotapes for Archiving and Restoring Media Files
Script-Based Editing
- Lined Script Basics
- Script Window Basics
- Working with Script Text
- Searching Through Script
  - Using Page and Scene Numbers in the Script Window
  - Conducting a Text Search in the Script Window
- Linking Clips to the Script
- Interpolating Position for Script Integration
- Working with Slates in the Script Window
- Working with Takes in the Script Window
- Script Marks
- Finding Clips and Script
  - Finding Script
  - Finding Clips and Bins from the Script Window
- Editing From the Script Window
Viewing and Marking Footage: Advanced
- Using the Info Window
- Using the Timecode Window
- Adjusting the Play Delay Offset
- Using the Tool Palette
- Playing Selected Clips in a Loop
- Using Locators
- Sequence and Clip Information Summary
- Creating a Summary of Effects and Source Information
Creating and Editing Sequences: Advanced
- User Preferences for Creating Tracks
- Phantom Marks
- Enabling Phantom Marks
- Adding Comments to Sequence Clips
- Playback Performance Tips
- Playing a Limited Duration of a Sequence
- Autosyncing Clips
  - Understanding Autosyncing
  - Creating an Autosynced Subclip
- AutoSequence
  - Understanding AutoSequence
  - Adding Audio to Original Videotape Using AutoSequence
- Resyncing Subframe Audio
  - Understanding Subframe Resyncing
  - Resyncing Audio for a Selected Subclip
- Managing Sync with Multiple Tracks
- Ganging Footage in Monitors
- Sync Point Editing
- Using MetaSync to Synchronize Metadata
Using the Timeline: Advanced
- Timeline Views: Advanced
- Navigating in the Timeline: Advanced
- Advanced Timeline Techniques
- Add Edit (Match Frame)
- Dupe Detection
- Tracking Color Frame Shifts
- Finding Black Holes and Flash Frames
- Printing the Timeline
Working in Trim Mode: Advanced
- Creating Overlap Edits
- Extending an Edit
- Maintaining Sync While Trimming
  - Adding Black When Trimming
  - Trimming with Sync-Locked Tracks
- Slipping or Sliding Segments
- Using the Transition Corner Display
Working with Audio: Advanced
- Audio Gain Staging and an Audio Editing Workflow
- Using External Fader Controllers
- Using the Digi 002 and the Command|8
- Configuring USB-to-MIDI Software for External Controllers
- Using the FaderMaster Pro and MCS-3000X
- Using the Yamaha 01V/96 or the Yamaha 01V
- Using the Audio EQ Tool
- Recording Voice-Over Narration
- Using a GPI Device with the Audio Punch-In Tool
- Displaying Audio Formats in Bins
Using AudioSuite Plug-Ins
- Understanding Digidesign AudioSuite Plug-Ins
- Core AudioSuite Plug-Ins
- Non-Core AudioSuite Plug-Ins
Exporting Frames, Clips, or Sequences and Transferring Material: Advanced
- Exporting With the Send To Templates
- Exporting OMFI and AAF Files
- Exporting Projects and Bins Using AFE Files (Windows Only)
- Exporting Video in DV Stream Format
- Exporting QuickTime Movies
- Exporting As an AVI File (Windows Only)
- Installing or Copying the Avid Codecs for QuickTime on Other Systems
- Exporting from a Third-Party QuickTime or AVI Application
- Exporting as Windows Media (Windows Only)
- Exporting Tracks As Audio Files
- Exporting Frames As Graphic Files
Generating Output: Advanced
- Advanced Video Output Calibration
  - Using Test Patterns
  - Calibrating the System with Passthrough Signals
- Using an XLR Adapter for Consumer-Level Analog Output
- Using the Digital Cut Tool: Advanced
- Using EDL Manager
- Using FilmScribe
- Understanding Matchback
- Vertical Blanking Information
- Preserving HD Closed Captioning and Ancillary Data
  - Controlling Ancillary Data through a Settings Window
  - Controlling Ancillary Data with a Console Command
MultiCamera Editing
- Understanding Grouping and Multigrouping Clips
- Creating Group Clips
- Creating Multigroup Clips
- MultiCamera Displays
- MultiCamera Editing Techniques
- Selective Camera Cutting
Using Settings
- Using the Settings List
  - Understanding Settings
  - Defining Settings
  - Viewing Settings
  - Displaying Project Settings
  - Working with Settings
- AMA Settings
  - AMA Settings: Bins Tab
  - AMA Settings: Volume Mounting Tab
- Audio Settings
- Audio Project Settings
  - Audio Projects Settings: Main Tab
  - Audio Project Settings: Input Tab
  - Audio Project Settings: Output Tab
  - Audio Project Settings: Hardware Tab
  - Audio Project Settings: Effects Tab
- Bin Settings
- Capture Settings
  - Capture Settings: General Tab
  - Capture Settings: Batch Tab
  - Capture Settings: Edit Tab
  - Capture Settings: OMF Media Files Tab
  - Capture Settings: MXF Media Files Tab
  - Capture Settings: DV & HDV Options Tab
  - Capture Settings: Keys Tab
- Communication (Serial) Ports Tool Settings
- Composer Settings
  - Composer Settings: Window Tab
  - Composer Settings: Edit Tab
  - Composer Settings: FF/REW Tab
  - Composer Settings: MultiCam Tab
- Controller Settings
- Correction Settings
  - Correction Settings: Features Tab
  - Correction Settings: AutoCorrect Tab
- Deck Configuration Settings
- Deck Settings
- Deck Preferences Settings
- Dynamic Relink Settings
- Effect Editor Settings
- Export Settings
  - Export Settings Dialog Box Options
  - Export Settings: QuickTime Reference Options
  - Export Settings: QuickTime Movie Export Options
  - Export Settings: QuickTime Movie Settings
  - Export Settings: QuickTime Compression Settings
  - Export Settings: HDV
  - Export Settings: DV Stream
  - Export Settings: OMFI, AAF, and AFE
  - Export Settings: AVI (Windows Only)
  - Export Settings: AVI Video Compression (Windows Only)
  - Export Settings: Windows Media Export Options (Windows Only)
  - Windows Media Legacy Template
  - Existing Windows Media Custom Profile
  - Windows Media Options Video Settings
  - Custom Profile Audio Settings for Windows Media Export
  - Export Settings: Audio
  - Export Settings: Graphic
  - Export Settings: Graphic Format
  - P2 Export Settings
  - Export Settings: XDCAM
- Film and 24P Settings
- Full Screen Playback Settings
- General Settings
- Grid Settings
  - Grid Settings: Coordinates Tab
  - Grid Settings: Display Tab
- Import Settings
  - Import Settings: Image Tab
  - Import Settings: OMFI/AAF Tab
  - Import Settings: Shot Log Tab
  - Import Settings: Audio Tab
  - Import Settings: XDCAM Tab
- Interface Settings
  - Interface Settings: General Tab
  - Interface Settings: Appearance Tab
- Interplay Folder Settings
- Interplay Server Settings
- Interplay User Settings
- Keyboard Settings
- Marquee Title Settings
- Media Creation Settings
  - Media Creation Settings: Drive Filtering & Indexing Tab
  - Media Creation Settings: Capture Tab
  - Media Creation Settings: Titles, Import, and Mixdown & Transcode Tabs
  - Media Creation Settings: Motion Effects Tab
  - Media Creation Settings: Render Tab
  - Media Creation Settings: Media Type Tab
- Media Services Settings (Windows Only)
- Mouse Settings
- PortServer Settings
- Remote Play and Capture Settings
- Render Settings
- Safe Colors Settings
- Script Settings
- Sound Card Configuration Settings (Windows Only)
- Timeline Settings
  - Timeline Settings: Display Tab
  - Timeline Settings: Edit Tab
- Trim Settings
  - Trim Settings: Play Loop Tab
  - Trim Settings: Features Tab
- Video Display Settings
- Video Input Tool Settings
- Video Output Tool Settings
  - Video Output Tool Settings: Options Tab
  - Video Output Tool Settings: SD Cal Tab
  - Video Output Tool Settings: HD Cal Tab
- Workspace Settings
File Format Specifications
- Specifications for Graphics (Image) Files
- Specifications for Animation Files
- Specifications for Audio File Formats
- Understanding MXF Files
- Specifications for Importing OMFI Files
- Working with BWF Files
- Field Ordering in Graphic Imports and Exports
Resolutions and Storage Requirements
- Compression and Avid Editing Applications
- Monitor Display Resolutions
- Compression and Resolutions
- Storage Requirements
- Maximizing Drive Space
- Managing Storage to Improve Playback Performance
Working in a Film Project
- Understanding 24p Media
- Understanding 25p Media
- Planning a 24p or 25p Project
- Planning a 23.976p NTSC Project
- Film Project Considerations
- Understanding the Film-to-Tape Transfer Process
- Transfer of 24-fps Film to NTSC Video
- Transfer of 24-fps Film to PAL Video
  - PAL Method 1
  - PAL Method 2
- How Avid Editing Applications Store and Display 24p and 25p Media
- Film-to-Tape Transfer Guidelines
- Film-to-Tape Transfer Quality Options and Production Aids
Working with Stereoscopic Material
- Acquiring Stereoscopic Files
- Setting Up Your System For Viewing Stereoscopic Material in Three Dimensions
- Displaying Stereoscopic Material
- Considerations When Working with Stereoscopic Material
Working with HD Media
- High-Definition Television
- HDTV Workflows
- Editing in HD
- Working with HDV
International Character Support
- Using a Local Language Operating System (Windows Only)
- Choosing a Locale on an English Language Operating System (Windows and Macintosh)
- Non-English Character Support (Macintosh)
  - Setting the Language in System Preferences (Macintosh)
  - Specifying the Language in the Get Info Dialog Box (Macintosh)
- Non-English Character Support (Windows)
- Using Foreign Keyboard Mapping (Windows Only)
- Recommendations and Restrictions for International Character Support
- Tips and Limitations for International Character Support
  - Creating Vertical Text
  - Additional Tips and Limitations for Working with International Characters
Using the MCS3 Controller
- Configuring the MCS3 Settings
- Moving Through Footage with the MCS3 Controller
- Using the MCS3 for Editing Footage
- Troubleshooting the MCS3 Controller
Index
- Numerics
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- X
- Y

Contents

Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Accessing the Online Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Accessing the Goodies Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Avid Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Chapter 1 Working with the Project Window: Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

User Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Managing User Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Folders and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Guidelines for Project Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Creating a Folder in a Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Managing Bins and Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Saving Bins Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Adjusting Automatic Saves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Info Display to View Memory Information and

Access the Hardware Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Usage Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Displaying Usage Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Statistics File Structure and Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Importing the Statistics File into a Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Displaying Disk Space Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Customizing the Avid User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Changing Interface Component Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing Button and Toolbar Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using Interface Appearance Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Changing Font and Point Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

User-Customized Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Creating a New Workspace Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Linking User Settings and Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62