CS5 and 7D Footage

Hi. Since CS5 can edit the 7D files natively, is it a better idea to just edit the files right in CS5, or is it a better idea to convert the files with neoscene or something else, and THEN edit them in CS5. The fact that there is a preset for dslr is great, but I wasn't sure if it's safer and easier to convert first and then edit the files. thanks!

If you are on a Mac, be forewarned, Cineform can be a nightmare. I have nothing but crashes when trying to use it with CS5 software on export. Spent lots of time with developers trying to address the issue. They eventually gave up. I have standardized to an alternative to Prores that many professional are using these days. DNxHD. Its Avids codec and its free to download.

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