Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 1625)

Don’t Rely on Audio Mix Levels
Mixed audio levels, represented by audio overlays in the Timeline, can be exported as
notes in the EDL for the online editor to use as reference. However, most editing systems
can’t translate these notes into an automated mix.
Avoid Nested Sequences
Nested sequences, or sequences within a sequence, should not be used if you are
exporting an EDL. To prevent confusion, you can create a duplicate of your edited
sequence and simplify sections where there are nested sequences.
To replace a nested sequence with its clip content for EDL export
1 Duplicate your edited sequence.
By working with the copy, you can still get back to your original sequence if necessary.
2 Double-click the duplicated edited sequence to open it in the Timeline.
3 Option-double-click the nested sequence in the Timeline so that it opens in the Viewer.
The Viewer now contains the nested sequence and the Timeline contains the edited
sequence.
4 In the Timeline, move the playhead to the first frame of the nested sequence.
5 Press Command-F10.
This is the default keyboard shortcut for the Overwrite Sequence Content command (as
opposed to F10, which performs an overwrite into the Timeline using a nested sequence).
6 Export this sequence as an EDL.
Avoid Nonstandard Video Transitions
Final Cut Pro has many kinds of transitions, but EDLs can recognize only a subset of these
(primarily the cross dissolve and various wipes). If you use other transitions, Final Cut Pro
automatically replaces them with the closest transition type. For more information, see
“Transition Wipe Codes for EDL Export.”
Be Careful Using Still Frames and Speed Settings
If you use still frames, give all of your stills distinct reel names. It’s good to identify the
source clips that are taken from graphic stills.
Keep speed settings to even percentages for optimal results. For example, use 50% speed
rather than 57% speed. If you plan to export your EDL for a tape-based online edit, this
may be important. Some video decks work well at a certain range of speeds for either
slow or fast motion. Ask your online editor for a list of acceptable speeds. Variable speed
adjustments are not supported by most tape-to-tape systems.
1625 Chapter 96 Importing and Exporting EDLs