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Changing the Project Format
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Changing the Project Format
Changing formats is especially useful if you are working with downconverted HD material in an
offline-to-online workflow. Each HD format has an equivalent SD format that you can use for
offline editing.
For details, see “Offline Formats for HD” on page 1108.
The Format tab in the Project window lets you change the format of the project to another format
that shares the same frame rate. On systems with supported Avid input/output hardware, you can
also change the raster dimension to improve performance as you edit HD projects.
23.976 fps For NTSC video, the Symphony system reinserts pulldown.
HD 24 fps Creates a 24p EDL for use in an online suite.
25 fps Creates a 25p EDL for use in an online suite.
23.976 fps Creates a 24p EDL for use in an online suite.
Use the Digital Cut tool to output a 1080p/23.976 master tape. Then
convert the master tape to 720p/59.94 or 1080i/59.94 for broadcast.
Optionally, use your Avid editing application to crossconvert to
720p/59.94 or 1080i/59.94 for preview or reference. The HD VTR
can also create 1080i/50 for PAL broadcast.
Film 24 fps For conforming film, it creates a 24p cut list.
25 fps For film, it creates a 25p cut list.
23.976 fps For conforming film, it creates a 24p cut list.
Project
Format
Source
footage During the output process