Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 1620)

Note: You need all the original source tapes associated with the EDL before starting the
capture process.
Clips from your imported
EDL remain offline until
you recapture them.
EDL Considerations Before Capturing
Before capturing your media files, make sure you:
• Calibrate the timecode via your device control connection.
• Label your source tapes with unique reel names.
Read the following sections for additional information that you should consider before
capturing your media files.
Maintaining Accurate Timecode
The accuracy of your captured timecode is extremely important when exporting an EDL.
If timecode of your clips is inaccurate, online edits won’t match the original offline cuts.
This can be fixed by the online editor, but you’ll lose valuable time.
Make sure you calibrate your incoming timecode so it matches the captured video stream
accurately. For information on calibrating timecode, see
“Calibrating Timecode Capture
with Serial Device Control.”
Reel Name Restrictions in EDLs
If you plan to export an EDL, there are restrictions on the reel names you can use. The
restrictions depend on the EDL format you’re using.
Reel name characters Reel name length System
Numbers only 1–253 characters CMX 340
Uppercase alphabetical characters and numbers 8 characters CMX 3600
Uppercase alphabetical characters and numbers 6 characters GVG and GVG 4 Plus
Numbers only 1–998 characters Sony 5000
1620 Chapter 96 Importing and Exporting EDLs