Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 1610)

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Limitations of EDLs
Today’s nonlinear editing systems store much more information about clips and sequences
than older tape-to-tape systems. When you export a sequence as an EDL, only the most
basic edit information is retained. To assure that your sequence is exported accurately,
it’s a good idea to keep the sequence simple. An EDL can represent only a single sequence,
not an entire project.
For the best EDL results, avoid using the following elements in your sequence:
• Nested sequences
• Clips on video tracks above V2
• Video and audio filters
• Motion and filter parameters and keyframes
• Non-SMPTE standard transitions
If you need to modify a sequence to prepare it for EDL export, duplicate the sequence
and work on the copy instead. This way you can always get back to the original sequence
if necessary. In the duplicated sequence, remove motion settings, filters, and nonstandard
transitions. Move all clips to video track V1. You can use video track V2 for superimposed
(key) effects, such as titles.
Important: If you name disks and folders with double-byte characters, Final Cut Pro may
not be able to export or import EDLs. To avoid this problem, export to or import from
disks and folders with names that do not contain double-byte characters.
Exporting EDLs
You can export an EDL from any selected sequence. You can only export one sequence
to an EDL at a time.
To export a sequence to an EDL file
1 Select a sequence in the Browser or open the sequence in the Timeline.
2 Choose File > Export > EDL.
3 Select your settings, then click OK.
1610 Chapter 96 Importing and Exporting EDLs