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Importing Media Files

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Importing Media Files

You can access files for import from any folder, disk, or drive source mounted on the desktop,

such as a CD or DVD, fixed drive, removable drive, or network server. You can import more than

one file or types of file at a time.

When importing files from third-party applications, you may need to install specific codecs to

convert these files into an Avid format.

Consider copying all graphics files to a single folder before you import the files. Using this

folder helps you manage graphics from multiple sources and streamlines the reimporting process

because all graphics point to the same original path.

If you are working with stereoscopic files, it is important that you clearly identify the folders for

the left and right eye cameras, and keep them well organized. The Avid editing application

imports stereoscopic 3D files just as it would any standard 2D file. After the master clips are

created, they need to be converted to stereoscopic clips—see .

For information on using the drag-and-drop method, see “Using the Drag-and-Drop Method to

Import Files” on page 317.

To import files:

1. If you created one or more Import settings, select the Import setting you want to use from the

Settings list in the Project window. See “Creating and Modifying Import Settings” on

page 282.

2. Do one of the following:

t Double-click Media Creation in the Settings list.

t Select Tools > Media Creation.

The Media Creation dialog box opens.

3. Click the Media Type tab.

4. Click the File Format menu, and select the format (MXF or OMF).

If you are working in an HD project, you cannot select OMF as a file format. MXF is selected by

default.

5. Click the Import tab.

6. Select the resolution and target drives.

For more information on using the Media Creation dialog box, see “Selecting Video

Resolutions and Media Drives” on page 167.

The information you select is displayed in the Select Files to Import dialog box.