Importing MXF Files (From P2 Devices) Into Avid

For Avid Media Composer v2.7 and later
For Avid Xpress Pro v5.7 and later

Importing P2 files is mainly a 2-step process . . . with some rules. The Avid documentation is a bit vague and incomplete regarding this process. You will need to do this if you want your clips to stay online.

Step 1: Clips to [...]

Working with Non-Standard HD Resolutions with Avid DS Nitris

One of the interesting types of projects that post facilities take on in the commercial space is creation of HD pieces at non-standard resolutions.  These are not simply high-resolution projects at 2K or 4K size, but rather, HD projects targeted for non-standard screen size or intended for display across multiple screens.  For these projects, we [...]

Time-saving tip for compositing an action inside a TV.

Recently, I’ve been working a kids’ show in which the actors were videoconferencing quite a bit. Along the way, I developed this little trick that helped tremendously in making the process of putting faces in screens less cumbersome.
This tip has two parts.