MEDIASTUDIO PRO USER GUIDE2366. Click OK. The Options dialog box closes returning you to the CreateVideo File dialog box.7. Click Save.Animation programs frequently have the option of outputting animations asan image series. These can, of course, be imported into MediaStudio Pro(see page 139 for details).Creating an Edit Decision List (EDL) fileIf you are producing work that is intended for broadcast or requiresfurther post-production (online editing) work, then Video Editor allowsyou to create a generic Edit Decision List (EDL) file. An EDL is a textfile that records the positions of your clips in the Timeline as well as thedifferent effects and transitions used. When preparing an EDL, it isimportant that you contact your post-production house to determine theformat they use as well as which effects are supported – particularlybecause not all post-production companies support the wide array ofeffects available in Video Editor.Note:You must post the timecode (see the next page) onto each of your clips in avideo project before creating an EDL. To do this, you first need to have captured thevideo from a controllable source with timecode capabilities.To create an EDL file:1. Click File: Create - EDL File to open theCreate EDL File dialog box.2. Select the drive and folder where you want tosave the EDL.3. Enter a File name.4. Enter in a title for the EDL file in the Titleentry box (maximum 64 characters).5. Specify the starting time in the Record in box.This tells the production house where in thevideo sequence to start recording.Create EDL File dialog box
