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XDCAM Workflow Guide
Only Vegas Pro 8 software combines real-time DV, SD, and HD video editing with unrivaled audio tools to provide the ultimate all-in-
one environment for creative professionals. With its unique, visual approach to digital video and audio production, Vegas software
delivers tremendous power, incredible speed, and maximum productivity in an uncomplicated, efficient platform.
Vegas Pro 8 software provides all the tools needed to edit proxy and full resolution HD and SD XDCAM MXF files natively, no
transcoding required. Vegas Pro 8 supports all HD and SD XDCAM compression types (MPEG HD, IMX 30,40,50, DVCAM), all framerates,
all aspect ratios, multichannel audio, and essence marks. All proxy and full resolution XDCAM source file types can be mixed in a single
timeline, edited, and transferred back to XDCAM via i.LINK, Network FTP, or SDI.
Contact
Sony Creative Software
1617 Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Phone
800-577-6642
Website
www.sonycreativesoftware.com
1. Browse proxy files via Vegas XDCAM integrated browser
2. Add proxy/full MXF file directly to Vegas timeline for editing (or open proxy/full MXF source file in Vegas trimmer, use essence marks
to quickly locate flagged moments)
3. Program masters can be output to XDCAM disc via i.LINK, Network transfer, or SDI
Vegas Pro 8 software
Supported MXF File Formats
MPEG HD (35/25/18 Mb/s)
MPEG IMX (50/40/30 Mb/s)
DVCAM
Editing workflow XDCAM material:
XDCAM Specific Features Include:
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File access mode (FAM)
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i.LINK transfer
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Ethernet transfer
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XDCAM Explorer pane
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Essence marks support (all types)
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Proxy editing
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Master to disc (all formats)
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SD Import (all modes supported, native .MXF editing)
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HD Import (all modes supported, native .MXF editing)
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Multichannel audio read (all supported channel configurations,
full/proxy resolution)
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PDZ list import, with proxy/full resolution conform capabilities
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Conform proxy timeline to full resolution (with file trimming if
supported by deck)
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Conform all selected proxy media in Vegas database to full resolution
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SD Render (all modes supported by format)
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HD render (all modes supported by format)
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Multichannel audio write (all supported channel configurations)
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Smart rendering support for all full resolution XDCAM formats
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