|  | Re: Editing My First Feature - Advice Needed
by Michael Phillips on Oct 9, 2012 at 11:08:18 am |
Are the files from the Cinedeck the master or proxy files? That would change my recommendation as to format. If only proxy, then you would ask for DNxHD as the workflow will be much faster than with ProRes. I recommend AMA only for the access and selection process, not for the entire edit.
AMA to the files and do a consolidate of the DNxHD files - this will basically be a copy to Avid managed media. AMA to ProRes and a consolidate is a retranscode, thus much slower. For Avid managed ProRes is done via fast import.
And if proxy for a higher resolution format, I would suggest some tests to ensure proper file naming on source to match back to original, timecode accuracy and such. Then there are the questions on audio - double system, syncing, etc.
If the Cinedeck is recording the camera master, then I would suggest you go with the highest quality format, resolution offered. I would suggest either ProRes 444 or Cineform. And the question here is whether a LUT will be applied such as LogC for ProRes 444 files. If so, then you need to decide how you want to manage color space during the offline.
Michael
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