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Editing XDCAM clips on the timeline

Creating and editing a project

You can use MXF files just like any other supported media type on the timeline. Depending on your workflow, you might want to

use proxy or full-resolution files on the timeline.

Import the clips from your XDCAM camera or deck to your local hard drive. For more information, see Importing XDCAM discs on

page 141.

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.

Drag clips from the XDCAM Explorer window to the timeline if you want to create events, or drag them to the Project Media

window to add to your project without creating events.

Right-click an edit list and choose Add to Current Project Using Proxy Files or Add to Current Project Using Full Resolution

Files from the shortcut menu to add the edit list to the timeline at the cursor position.

Edit your project as needed.

Tip:

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.

Note:

Essence marks from the MXF files are displayed as named media markers (media markers are visible in the timeline events

and in the Trimmer window). Choose View > Event Media Markers > Show Markers to toggle their display.