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What is the highest quality compression method the other software imports? Using high-
quality compression limits the degree of compression that can be applied to the video file but
retains quality. You want to retain the highest possible level of picture quality until the editing
process is complete. For maximum quality, choose the None compressor (no compression)
if you have sufficient disk space to store the very large file that will result. See “Finding an
appropriate codec” on page 352.
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Do you want to paint on frames? If so, you can export to Filmstrip format and edit in
Photoshop (see “Creating a filmstrip file for editing in Photoshop” on page 326). Alternatively,
you can export frames as a numbered sequence of individual still-image files, and edit each file
in Photoshop.
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Do you want to use a single frame as a still image? If so, see “Exporting a still image”
on page 328.
Exporting an edit decision list
An edit decision list (EDL) is necessary when you use Premiere for offline editing and plan to
complete editing of source videotape or motion-picture film in a post-production studio.
An EDL contains the names of original clips, the In and Out points of those clips as they are
used in a video program, and other editing information (such as split edits), depending on
the EDL format. See “Capturing video for offline and online editing” on page 92.
Premiere can export an EDL in formats compatible with various edit controllers, including
CMX, Grass Valley, and Sony BVE. A generic EDL format is also provided. Supported EDL
formats exist as plug-ins stored within the Plug-ins folder inside the Premiere folder, so you can
add support for a new EDL format in the future if a Premiere-compatible plug-in becomes
available. Most EDLs are transported to and from post-production facilities on 3.5-inch disks
formatted for MS-DOS®. On Mac OS, MS-DOS disks can be read automatically, formatted,
and saved to using the PC Exchange software included with Mac OS.
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