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7. Click the OK button to start importing clips. The disc label is added to the left pane in the XDCAM
Explorer window, and the clips are displayed in the right pane.
You're ready to start editing your XDCAM clips on the timeline. For more information, see "Editing
XDCAM Clips on the Timeline" on page 412.
Notes:
n Select the Import MXF as multichannel check box on the General tab of the
Preferences dialog if you want to import MXF files from XDCAM cameras and decks
with multichannel audio. When the check box is cleared, audio from MXF files will be
imported as stereo, but you can access the other channels by right-clicking the event
and choosing Channels from the shortcut menu. For more information, see
"Preferences - General Tab" on page 576.
n The imported disc is not associated with the current project. Imported discs are
available in the XDCAM Explorer window until you delete them from your computer.
n Imported clips are not added to the Project Media window. Drag a clip to the timeline
to add it to your project or right-click a clip and choose Add to Project Media List from
the shortcut menu. For more information, see "Using the Project Media window" on
page 83.
Editing XDCAM Clips on the Timeline
You can use MXF files just like any other supported media type on the timeline. Depending on your
workflow, you may want to use proxy or full-resolution files on the timeline.
Proxy files are much smaller than the full-resolution versions. If you're working on a system with
limited disk space or processing power, you can edit the smaller proxy files on the timeline and replace
the proxies with full-resolution files before rendering.
Proxy editing is ideal for storyboarding or rough-cut editing.
1. Import the clips from your XDCAM camera or deck to your local hard drive. For more information,
see "Importing XDCAM Discs" on page 410.
2. Select an imported XDCAM disc on the left side of the XDCAM Explorer window. The imported clips
are displayed in the right pane.
If the disc contains edit lists that you created on your deck or camera, they are displayed at the
bottom of the contents pane. Click the down arrow next to the Views button and choose Edit
Lists from the menu to show or hide edit lists.
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