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4. In the message box, do one of the following:
t Click Sequence of Layers if you want to preserve all layers. If the number of layers
exceeds the number of tracks supported, your Avid editing application creates a
sequence that contains the number of tracks supported. Additional layers are
imported into the bin, but not as tracks in a sequence. This selection applies to all
files you selected for import.
t Click Flattened Image if you want to import the graphic as a single matte key or
clip. Your Avid editing application flattens the file by combining the layers. This
selection applies to all files you selected for import.
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Hidden layers are not combined in the flattened image. Make sure all layers you want in the
final image are visible. In addition, layers with partial transparency do not display properly
in the flattened, imported image. See “Importing Single-Layer Photoshop Graphics” on
page 158.
t Click Select Layers if you want to select which layers to preserve.
The Select Layers dialog box opens. Select the layers you want to import and click
OK. If you select more than 24 layers, the additional layers will be imported but
will not be included in the sequence.
Your Avid editing application displays messages as it creates media for each layer. At the
end of the process, the objects are displayed in the bin you selected.
Importing Media from XDCAM Devices
Sony’s XDCAM
™
decks and camcorders use an optical disc with a capacity of up to 23.3
GB to store recorded media. The XDCAM devices can record media in high-resolution
MPEG IMX
™
, DVCAM
™
, and XDCAM HD formats. At the same time, XDCAM devices
create corresponding low-resolution proxy media (MPEG-4). This allows you to work with
the proxy media in an off-line editing session and then later conform the proxy media to the
corresponding high-resolution media.