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4. Edit your project as needed.
For more information, see "Editing events on the timeline" on page 133.
5. Render your project for your destination format. You can also render to XDCAM EX format by
choosing XDCAM EX (*.MP4) in the Output Format box in the Render As dialog.
The following notes apply when rendering XDCAM EX format files:
n Only embedded XML metadata is included with rendered files. Embedded XML
metadata supports markers and regions; title, author, and description summary
information; recording date/time; and timecode in/out.
n When you intend to transfer files back to SxS media, select the Write segmented files
if output exceeds 4 GB check box on the Video page of the Custom XDCAM EX
Settings dialog (click the Custom button in the Render As dialog and then click the
Video tab). When this check box is selected, large files will be segmented at 4 GB for
compatibility with the SxS file format.
n XDCAM EX supports no-recompress rendering (smart rendering) across the following
formats when the source and destination MPEG-2 video match in frame size, bit rate,
profile, and level. Frames that have effects, compositing, or transitions applied will be
rendered.
o
SP 18.3 Mbps CBR 1280x720p to/from XDCAM EX and HDV HD-1
o
SP 25 Mbps CBR 1440x1080i to/from XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, and HDV HD-2
o
HQ 35 Mbps VBR 1440x1080 to/from XDCAM EX and XDCAM HD
o
HQ 35 Mbps VBR 1280x720p to/from XDCAM EX
o
HQ 35 Mbps VBR 1920x1080 to/from XDCAM EX
The Enable no-recompress long-GOP rendering check box on the General tab of the
Preferences dialog must be selected to enable smart rendering.
XDCAM and XDCAM HD Workflow
You can use MXF files from an XDCAM camera or deck just like any other supported media type. The
following sections provide workflows for efficient editing.
The XDCAM deck is not available for external monitor or print to tape while in XDCAM Media Drive
mode. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and choose your
XDCAM device from the menu to disconnect the device. You can then switch to AV/C mode and
reconnect to enable external monitor and print to tape functionality.
Setting up an XDCAM Device
Use the following procedure if you need to set up an XDCAM deck or camera for transferring clips,
replacing proxy files with full-resolution clips, or exporting video to an XDCAM device.
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