Overview

Avid editing systems provide fast access, import, and playback of native XDCAM material regardless of how it’s delivered to your edit suites. Maximize editing efficiencies with low-resolution proxies, mixed codecs, and multi-stream real-time playback. Meet all output deliverables via an easy one step conform. Simply put, save time, money and headaches with workflow that works the way you need it to.

Key benefits:

• Edit your way, right away. Say goodbye to digitizing and transcoding with native codec support.
• A master of time and space. Faster than real-time import via XDCAM low-res proxies. Only the material used in your sequence is re-imported for high-res finish.
• No limitations. Mac, PC or both, Avid editing systems deliver the same high-end features. Move files from platform to platform. No downside, no hassles.
• Mix it up. Combine XDCAM SD and HD with other native codecs in real time without having to render to a common format.
• Deliver anywhere. Full-raster, full-quality file-based or HD-SDI export.

Avid Resources

• Sony XDCAM and Avid Media Access (AMA) Guide
  Download this supplemental guide to native and direct XDCAM editing available via the new AMA feature.
  For Avid Media Composer, Symphony, NewsCutter v3.5/7.5 and later. [PDF, 1.4MB]
• Avid + XDCAM Workflow Guide
  Download our step-by-step guide to working with the XDCAM family and Avid editing products.
• Camera Fact Sheet – Sony XDCAM
  Includes our latest camera and device support information, mapping of XDCAM formats to Avid project types, workflow benefits, and a workflow overview. For Avid Media Composer/ Symphony /NewsCutter prior to v3.5/7.5.
• Supported Devices for Avid Editing Products
  Updated regularly, this document lists input/output devices that have been tested and qualified with Avid editing systems.

Sony Resources

• XDCAM EX Resources
  Clip Browser software for Mac and Windows, firmware updates, and more. For Avid Media Composer/ Symphony/ NewsCutter prior to v3.5/7.5.
• XDCAM HD Resources
  Most recent product software downloads.