User Manual

8 Importing Files

When you import files, your Avid editing application converts them into objects in a bin. You can

manipulate and edit these objects as you would any other clip or sequence. You can specify a

target drive to store any corresponding media files. The following topics describe how to import

files:

• Preparing to Import Files

• Creating and Modifying Import Settings

• Importing Media Files

• Importing Audio Files from a Music CD

• Adjusting Gain Before Importing Audio Files

• Sample Rate Conversion and Audio Import

• Setting Sample Rate Conversion Options Before Importing Audio Files

• Photoshop Graphics Import

• Digital Bars and Tone

• Importing Color Bars and Other Test Patterns

• Importing Editcam Files

• Importing XDCAM Media

• Importing P2 Clips and Media

• Importing Sequences from Pro Tools through Interplay

• Using the Drag-and-Drop Method to Import Files

• Reimporting Files

• Batch Import Dialog Box