System information
Working with XDCAM Video
Vegas Pro software provides all the tools you need to edit proxy and full-resolution HDand SD
XDCAMMXF files natively, with no transcoding required. Vegas Pro supports all HDand SD
XDCAMcompression types, all frame rates, all aspect ratios, multichannel audio, and essence marks. All
proxy and full-resolution XDCAM source file types can be mixed in a single timeline, edited, and transferred
back to XDCAM.
The following sections provide workflows for efficient editing of video from an XDCAM EX camera or an
XDCAM/XDCAM HD camera or deck.
XDCAM EX Workflow
The following section provides a workflow for efficient editing of video from an XDCAM EX camera.
XDCAM EX differs from XDCAM/XDCAM HD in several key areas.
n XDCAM EX cameras record to SxS flash memory rather than optical disc.
n XDCAM EX cameras record full-HD video to MPEG-2 (MP4) format.
n XDCAM EX video is not visible in the XDCAM Explorer window. Use the Device Explorer window to
import clips from an XDCAM EX device.
For more information, see "Using the Device Explorer" on page 105.
n When editing XDCAM EX video, you'll edit full-resolution MP4 files unless you create proxy files. For
more information, see "Creating Proxy Files for High-Definition Editing" on page 107.
1. Shoot your video with your XDCAM EX camera.
2. Transfer your clips from your camera to your computer.
a. Install the SxS device driver.
b. Connect your camera (or card reader) to your computer with a USB cable.
c. Your camera will prompt you to Connect USB Now? Choose Execute.
d. Use the Device Explorer window to import clips from your XDCAM EX device to the Project
Media window.
Previous versions of Vegas Pro required you to convert XDCAM EX clips to MXF format before
editing.
This conversion is no longer required, but the workflow is still supported. If you want to wrap
your XDCAM EX clips in MXF format, please use XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software.
3. Drag your imported clips from the Project Media window to the timeline to create events.
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