Workaround for inserting Avid Script bin takes

Chuck’s Avid Tip of the Day: Inserting a Revised Take in the Script Bin

When you need to insert a revised Take 4 into a Script Bin that already contains Takes 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, but Avid doesn’t allow insertion between existing takes, here’s a workaround to ensure your script marks are not lost:

1. Begin by adding the new Take 4 to the end of the Script Bin, following Take 8.
2. Identify the script marks on the original Take 4.
3. Double-click the starting script mark of the original Take 4 to display the timecode, then note it down, or commit the MM:SS:FF to memory, eg 08:19:05
4. Go to the new Take 4 at the end and double-click its starting point.
5. Input the noted timecode using the numeric keypad (eg 081905) and press enter to jump the new Take 4 to the matching timecode.
6. Click Add Script Mark to add the script mark to the new take.
7. Repeat this for the manual script marks from the original Take 4.
8. After all script marks have been replicated, you can now remove the old Take 4.

This workaround allows you to seamlessly integrate a new take into your script bin, ensuring all your script marks are preserved and in the correct order.