Editing XDCAM Clips on the Timeline

You can use MXF files just like any other supported media type on the timeline. Depending on your workflow, you may want to use proxy or full-resolution files on the timeline.

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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.

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    NOTE Essence marks from the MXF files are displayedas named media markers (media markersare visible in the timeline events and in the Trimmerwindow). Choose View | Event Media Markers | Show Markers to toggle their display. For more information, see Using media markers and regions

  4. Edit your project as needed.

  5. If you're working with proxy-resolution clips, replace them with full-resolution clips before rendering your project or exporting it to an XDCAM disc:

    1. Click the Conform XDCAM Media in Current Project button in the XDCAM Explorer window.

    2. If the full-resolution clips are not available on your computer, the Conform XDCAM Media in Current Project dialog is displayed.

    3. Insert the specified disc.

      If the events on the timeline have been trimmed, you can select the Trim clips to used regions when possible checkbox to import only the portions of the media files required for the events.

      If you need to choose a different XDCAM device or transfer method, click the Device button. For more information, see Setting up an XDCAM Device

    4. Select the Trim clips to used regions when possible checkbox if you want to trim full-resolution clips to import only the portions used in your project.

      NOTE Some XDCAM decks may require updated firmware to support trimming clips when connecting via Ethernet (FTP).

    5. Click Continue to import the full-resolution clips.

    6. Repeat steps 5c and 5d as needed.

      Clips are imported to your computer if necessary, and the events on the timeline are updated to use the full-resolution files.

  6. You can now render your project or export it to an XDCAM deck or camera.