In-Avid syncing advantages

What is in-Avid syncing?

• Picture and sound are imported into Avid as separate clips and synchronized within Avid to create a subclip for editing

What is syncing outside of Avid?

• Picture and sound are imported into another application (ColorFront or DaVinci Resolve) where they are synchronized and then a combined clip of the sound and picture is exported (with metadata) for Avid.

Advantages of in-Avid syncing

1. Original source length relationships are maintained.
2. Picture and sound outside of the synced clip are available within Avid.
3. Only one copy of audio media is needed.
4. Group clips consisting of starting and stopping cameras can span original sound recording length.
5. Slip-by-perf function is available.
6. Metadata tied to original source lengths
7. If picture colour changes necessary, it’s simpler to swap out picture-only

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