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Exporting in a Variety of File Formats

The following explains points to be checked before exporting in a file format, and how to use the exporter to export in each file format.

Points to Be Checked before Exporting a File

This section describes the settings to confirm before export, and matters to know in advance when exporting a file with an exporter.

Marker Settings

To export only one part of an edited video, make sure to specify the export range using [Set In] and [Set Out] on the Recorder.

To add a chapter, make sure that a sequence marker is set in a desired position.

Setting the In and Out Points on the Timeline

Setting Sequence Markers

Export Formats

When exporting a file with an exporter, you can export using the same setting as in the project settings, or export with a format that differs from the project settings.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

Exporting to File in a Format that Differs from the Project Settings

The following file formats are available for export.

Video
Note

Format/container

Codec

File extension

Exporter

Reference for export settings

AVCHD

*.m2ts

[AVCHD]

[AVCHD Writer]

Writing back in AVCHD or AVCHD Format

AVCHD 3D

*.m2ts

[AVCHD 3D]

[AVCHD 3D Writer]

AVI

Grass Valley HQ

Grass Valley HQ (Alpha)

Grass Valley HQX

Grass Valley HQX (Alpha)

Grass Valley Lossless

DV

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO50

Uncompressed (RGB)

Uncompressed (RGBA)

Uncompressed (UYVY)

Uncompressed (YUY2)

Uncompressed (v210)

*.avi

[Grass Valley HQ]

[Grass Valley HQ (Alpha)]

[Grass Valley HQX]

[Grass Valley HQX (Alpha)]

[Grass Valley Lossless]

[DV]

[DVCPRO HD]

[DVCPRO50]

[Uncompressed (RGB)]

[Uncompressed (RGBA)]

[Uncompressed (UYVY)]

[Uncompressed (YUY2)]

[Uncompressed (v210)]

Selecting a Codec to Export in AVI Format

Blu-ray

H.264/AVC

*.m2ts

[Blu-ray]*1

Exporting to a BD Output Format, Exporting to Disc

Blu-ray 3D

H.264/AVC

*.m2ts

[Blu-ray 3D]*1

Exporting to a BD Output Format

DVD*1

MPEG-2

Exporting to Disc

Flash Video

H.264/AVC

*.f4v

[F4V]

Flash Video (F4V) Export

GF

MPEG2 I-frame only, MPEG2 Long GOP

DV

DVCPRO25

DVCPRO50

SD

*.xml + *.mxf

[GF clip]

[GF clip(DV)]

[GF clip(DVCPRO25)]

[GF clip(DVCPRO50)]

[GF clip(SD)]

Exporting to a GF Device

H.264/AVC

H.264/AVC

*.mp4

[H.264/AVC]

Exporting in MP4 Format

HDV

MPEG-2 Transport Stream

*.m2t

[HDV]

Exporting Files with an HDV Exporter

Infinity

DV

JPEG2000

D10

MPEG

*.xml + *.mxf

[Infinity DV]

[Infinity JPEG2000]

[Infinity D10]

[Infinity MPEG]

Exporting to an Infinity Device

iPod

H.264/AVC

*.mp4

[iPod]

Exporting in MP4 Format

K2 (CMF)*2

AVC-Intra 50/100

AVC-LongG

AVCHD

D10

DNxHD

DV

DVCPRO HD

MPEG-2

*.xml

[K2 AVCIntra Clip]

[K2 AVCUltra Clip]

[K2 D10 Clip]

[K2 DNxHD Clip]*3

[K2 DV Clip]

[K2 DVCPRO HD Clip]

[K2 AVCHD Clip]

[K2 MPEG2 Clip]

Exporting in K2 (CMF) or K2 (GXF) Format

K2 (GXF)

AVC-Intra

AVC-LongG

D10

DNxHD

DV

DVCPRO25

DVCPRO50

DVCPROHD

JPEG2000

MPEG-2

*.gxf

[AVCIntra GXF]

[AVCUltra GXF]

[D10 GXF]

[DNxHD GXF]*3

[DV GXF]

[DVCPRO25 GXF]

[DVCPRO50 GXF]

[DVCPROHD GXF]

[JPEG2000 GXF]

[MPEG2 GXF]

Exporting in K2 (CMF) or K2 (GXF) Format

MPEG2 Elementary Stream

MPEG-2

*.m2v

[MPEG2 Elementary Stream]

Exporting in MPEG2 Format

MPEG2 Program Stream

MPEG-2

*.mpg, *.m2p

[MPEG2 Program Stream]

MP4

H.264/AVC

*.mp4

[H.264/AVC]

Exporting in MP4 Format

MXF

AVC-Intra 50/100/200

AVC-LongG

D10

DNxHD

DV

DVCPRO25

DVCPRO50

DVCPROHD

Grass Valley HQ

Grass Valley HQX

JPEG2000

MPEG-2

*.mxf

[AVCIntra MXF]

[AVCUltra MXF]

[D10 MXF]

[DNxHD MXF]*3

[DV MXF]

[DVCPRO25 MXF]

[DVCPRO50 MXF]

[DVCPROHD MXF]

[HQ MXF]

[HQX MXF]

[JPEG2000 MXF]

[MPEG2 MXF]

Exporting in MXF Format

P2

AVC-Intra50/100/200(ver.7.50)

AVC-LongG

AVC-Intra 4K 422

DV/DVCPRO25/DVCPRO50

DVCPRO HD

*.xml + *.mxf

[HD P2 clip]

[AVCUltra P2 clip]

[AVCUltra P2 clip]

[P2 clip]

[HD P2 clip]

Exporting to a P2 Card

P2 3D

AVC-Intra50/100

*.xml + *.mxf

[HD P2 3D clip]

Exporting to a P2 Card

AG-3DA1

AVCHD

*.m2ts

[AVCHD(Dual Card 3D)Writer]

Exporting in 3DA1 Format

PlayStation Portable

H.264/AVC

*.mp4

[PlayStation Portable]

Exporting in MP4 Format

QuickTime

Grass Valley HQ

Grass Valley HQX

Codecs other than the above*4

*.mov

*.mov

[QuickTime]

Exporting in QuickTime Playback Format

WindowsMedia

*.wmv

[WindowsMediaVideo]

Exporting Files with an Exporter

XAVC

XAVC Intra/Long GOP

XAVC S*5

*.xml + *.mxf

*.xml + *.mp4

[XAVC]

[XAVC S]

Exporting to XDCAM Device or in XAVC Format

Exporting to XAVC S Device or in XAVC S Format

XDCAM

DVCAM

MPEG IMX

MPEG HD

MPEG HD422

*.xml + *.mxf

[XDCAM DV]

[XDCAM MPEG IMX]

[XDCAM HD]

[XDCAM HD 422]

Exporting to XDCAM Device or in XDCAM Format

XDCAM EX

DVCAM

MPEG HD

*.xml + *.mp4

[XDCAM EX DV]

[XDCAM EX]

Exporting to XDCAM EX Device or in XDCAM EX Format

XDCAM EX 3D

MPEG HD

*.xml + *.mp4

[XDCAM EX 3D]

Exporting to XDCAM EX Device or in XDCAM EX Format

*1 To export to a disc, select [Burn to disc] from [Export] on the Recorder.

*2 Not supported on EDIUS Pro.

*3 It can be supported on EDIUS Pro by using the DNxHD option. (EDIUS 7.4 or later)

*4 For QuickTime, depending on the environment of use, available codecs vary.

*5 To load medium where a file has been exported to the camera, perform [Restore Media] on the camera. Thumbnails cannot be displayed on the camera.

Audio

Format/container

File extension

Exporter

Reference for export settings

Dolby Digital(AC-3)*1

*.ac3

[Dolby Digital(AC-3)]

Exporting Audio

Dolby Digital Professional(AC-3)*2

*.ac3

[Dolby Digital Professional(AC-3)]

AIFF

*.aif, *.aiff

[PCM AIFF]

WAVE

*.wav

[PCM WAVE]

Sony/Sonicfoudry Wave64

*.w64

[Sony/Sonicfoundry Wave64]

Windows Media Audio

*.wma

[WindowsMediaAudio]

MPEG1 Audio Elementary Stream

*.mpa

[MPEG2 Elementary Stream]

Dolby Digital Plus(E-AC-3)*2

*.ec3

[Dolby Digital Plus(E-AC-3)]

*1 It is disabled by using the Dolby Digital Professional license.

*2 It can be supported on EDIUS Elite/Pro by using the Dolby Digital Professional option.

Still image

Format/container

File extension

Exporter

Reference for export settings

JPEG File Interchange Format Files

*.jfif

[Still Image]

Exporting a Still Image

JPEG Files

*.jpg, *.jpeg

Mac Pict Files

*.pic, *.pct, *.pict

Portable Network Graphics Files

*.png

Photoshop Files

*.psd

Quick Time Image Files

*.qtif, *.qti, *.qif

SGI Files

*.sgi, *.rgb

Targa Files

*.tga, *.targa, *.vda, *.icb, *.vst

TIFF Files

*.tif, *.tiff

Windows Bitmap Files

*.bmp, *.dib, *.rle

Registering Export Settings

Exporter settings can be registered as a preset. Conversion settings used to export in a format that differs from the exporter settings and the project settings can also be registered in combination with the exporter settings and project settings. Once registered, a preset exporter can be easily called upon.

Creating Preset Exporters

Exporting Files with an Exporter

You can select the file format to export in, allowing for export in various formats.

Example:

Exporting in the Windows Media Video format.

1Click [Export] on the Recorder.
2Click [Print to File].

The [Print to File] dialog box appears.

[Print to File] Dialog Box

Alternative
3Click [Windows Media] on the category tree.

A list of exporters is displayed in [Windows Media].

4Click [WindowsMediaVideo], and click [Export].

The [WindowsMediaVideo] dialog box appears.

[WindowsMediaVideo] Dialog Box

5Configure the export settings.
6Enter a file name, select the save destination and click [Save].
[Print to File] Dialog Box
(1)
Category tree

Select a category to narrow down the exporter options.

[Current default]

Display the default exporters.

[Recently used]

Display exporters in a list in the order of most recently used first.

[My presets]

Display the preset exporters registered by the user in a list.

[All]

Display all exporters in a list. You can narrow the exporter options by selecting a category by format.

(2)
Exporter/Preset list

Display the exporters within a selected category in a list.

[Preset]

Display preset exporters stored as default and preset exporters stored by the user.

Creating Preset Exporters

Deleting Preset Exporters

Exporting Preset Exporters (Export)

: Video exporter

Indicates exporters to export a file that includes a video element.

: Audio exporter

Indicates exporters to export an audio element.

: A preset where conversion is performed

Check [Enable Conversion] to display all preset exporters including preset exporters with a format that differs from the project settings.

Exporting to File in a Format that Differs from the Project Settings

Creating Preset Exporters

(3)
[Search]

Search the exporters.

(4)
[Export Between In and Out]

Check this item to export only between In and Out points of the timeline.

(5)
[Enable Conversion]

Check this item to enable conversion processing used to export in formats that differ from the project settings.

Exporting to File in a Format that Differs from the Project Settings

(6)
[Display timecode]

Check this item to export with a timecode shown on-screen.

(7)
[Export in 16bit/2ch]

Check this item to export in 16 bits/2ch regardless of the audio format of the project settings or selected preset exporter. Convenient to leave checked when exporting a multi-channel project to be used with another company software.

(8)
[Stereoscopic]

Displayed only in the stereoscopic edit mode. Select the format of stereoscopic processing from the list. Selectable items differ according to the selected exporter.

[L/R Dual Stream] exports the video of the L and R sides to a single dual stream-compatible file.

[Left only]/[Right only] exports video of the L or R side only to a single file.

[Side by Side]/[Top and Bottom]/[Line Interleave]/[Blend]/[Anaglyph]/[Difference]/[Split Grid] combine and output the video of the L and R sides to a single file.

Stereoscopic Processing Type

[Separate L/R Clips] outputs the video of the L and R sides separately to two different files.

(9)
[Advanced]

Click the expand button to configure conversion processing when exporting in a format that differs from the project settings.

[Print to File] (Detailed Settings) Dialog Box

(10)
[Save as default]

Select an exporter in the exporter/preset list, and click [Save as default] to save the settings in [Current default]. Select [Default Exporter(Print to file)] from [Export] on the Recorder to select the saved default exporter easily.

(11)
Preset operation buttons
: [Save preset]

Register the exporter selected in the exporter/preset list together with the conversion processing configured under [Advanced] as a preset exporter.

Creating Preset Exporters

: [Delete preset]

Delete the preset exporter selected in the exporter/preset list.

Deleting Preset Exporters

: [Import preset]

Import preset exporters.

Importing Preset Exporters (Import)

: [Export preset]

Export the preset exporter selected in the exporter/preset list.

Exporting Preset Exporters (Export)

(12)
[Add to Batch List]

Add the specified range to the batch list.

Registering Ranges to Be Exported in a Batch List

[WindowsMediaVideo] Dialog Box
[Video settings]
[Mode]

[CBR] is a fixed transfer mode. It encodes with a constant bitrate regardless of movement or image complexity. Enter a value for [Bitrate].

[CBR (2-pass)] performs encoding after an analysis for movement and image complexity.

[VBR (quality based)] is a variable transfer mode of direct conversion. The allotted bitrate is varied according to movement and image complexity. Enter a value for [Quality].

[VBR (2-pass)] is a variable transfer mode. The allotted bitrate is varied after an analysis of movement and image complexity. Enter the average bitrate in [Bitrate], and maximum bitrate in [Max].

[Frame rate]

Check this item to change the frame rate (1-60 fps). To set to 29.97 fps, enter “2997”.

[Picture size]

The image size can be set by selecting from the list. Checking [Square pixel] sets the image aspect ratio at 1:1. Check this if the video is made vertically long or horizontally long by the playback device.

[Quality setting]

Move the slider depending on the relative importance of [frame rate (0)] (prioritizes smooth movement) and [image quality (100)].

[Audio settings]
[Mode]

[CBR] is a fixed transfer mode. It encodes with a constant bitrate regardless of audio complexity. Select a bitrate from the [Bitrate] list.

[CBR (2-pass)] performs encoding after an analysis for audio complexity.

[VBR (quality based)] is a variable transfer mode. The allotted bitrate is varied according to audio complexity. Select an average bitrate from the [Quality] list.

Exporting to File in a Format that Differs from the Project Settings

You can use an exporter to export to file in a format that differs from the project settings.

1Click [Export] on the Recorder.
2Click [Print to File].

The [Print to File] dialog box appears.

[Print to File] Dialog Box

Alternative
3Click a category in the category tree, and check [Enable Conversion].

All exporters and preset exporters where the export format differs from the project settings are displayed. Preset exporters where conversion processing is performed will have a “” symbol on their icon.

4Select an exporter, and click the expand button in [Advanced].

Preset exporters stored as default can also be selected.

The [Print to File] (Detailed Settings) dialog box appears.

[Print to File] (Detailed Settings) Dialog Box

5Set the details of the format to be exported.
6Click [Export], and configure according to the on-screen instructions.
7Enter a file name, select the save destination and click [Save].
[Print to File] (Detailed Settings) Dialog Box

If a preset exporter was selected in step 4, you will switch to the export format settings of that preset exporter.

Setting [Change Video Format]

Checking [Change Video Format] exports files converting to the video format set in the following items.

“*” in the right field of a setting indicates that the setting agrees with the project settings.

(1)
Video profile list

Display a list of commonly used video formats. When you select a video format from the list, [Frame Size] and other items will switch to the selected video format settings.

(2)
[Frame Size]

Select a frame size from the list. Select [Custom] to enter a setting value in pixels.

(3)
[Aspect Ratio]

Select an aspect ratio from the list. If you select [Custom Display Aspect] or [Custom Pixel Aspect Ratio], you can set the aspect ratio by entering values. If you have set a customized aspect ratio, make sure to select a conversion method from the aspect ratio conversion setting.

(4)
Aspect ratio conversion settings

If the aspect ratio set in [Aspect Ratio] differs from the project settings, select which method to use to convert the aspect ratio from the list.

Setting the Aspect Ratio Conversion

(5)
[Crop Overscan Area]

Check this item to convert the aspect ratio after cropping with the overscan size. The overscan size differs according to the project settings.

(6)
[Frame Rate]

Select a frame rate from the list. If you have set a customized frame rate, be sure to select a conversion method in the frame rate conversion settings.

(7)
Frame rate conversion settings

If the frame rate set in [Frame Rate] differs from the project settings, select from the list which conversion to perform.

If you select [Frame blending], supplemental frames will be interpolated by combining the frame before and after each supplemental frame. If you select [Nearest frame], the nearest frame will be used to make supplementary frames.

(8)
[Field Order]

Select a field order from the list. If you select [Auto], the optimum perceived field order will be selected automatically.

(9)
[Default TC Mode]

Select whether the video to be exported displays the drop frame timecode or the non drop frame timecode as default.

(10)
[Channel]

This can be set when an exporter to which the alpha channel is retained and can be output to is selected.

Select whether to output only the color channel or to output the color channel and the alpha channel.

Setting [Change Audio Format]

Checking [Change Audio Format] changes the audio format so it is exported with the below-described items. However, if [Export in 16bit/2ch] has been checked the [Channels] and [Sample Format] settings will be fixed.

“*” in the right field of a setting indicates that the setting agrees with the project settings.

[Channels]

Select the number of channels from the list. If the selected number of channels is fewer than the project setting, the channels will be exported in order from 1ch. Select [2ch] to export a multi-channel project to be used with software of another company.

[Sampling Rate]

Select a sampling rate from the list.

[Sample Format]

Select an audio quantization bitrate from the list. Select [16bit] to export a multi-channel project to be used with software of another company.

[Export Audio]

Check this item to export the audio part.

[Generating Waveform Cache]

Check this item to create waveform cache (waveform representation of audio).

[Remain Ancillary data]

This can be set when a compatible exporter is selected. Check this item to export with ancillary data (including closed captions) retained.

Note
[Remain Audio Bitstream]

This can be set when a compatible exporter is selected. Check this item to export with the audio bitstream retained.

Note
Setting the Aspect Ratio Conversion

For the items in the list of the aspect ratio conversion setting to be set in the [Print to File] (Detailed Settings) dialog box, what follows are example descriptions of converting a 16:9 screen to a 4:3 screen, and a 4:3 screen to a 16:9 screen.

Item

Original screen Converted screen

Description

Letter box / Side panel

16:9 4:3

The 16:9 screen is displayed in the center of a 4:3 screen, and a letter box effect is added above and below.

4:3 16:9

The 4:3 screen is displayed in the center of a 16:9 screen, and side panels are added at the edges.

Side cut / Crop top and bottom

16:9 4:3

The left and right sides of the 16:9 screen are cropped to fit the 16:9 screen to a 4:3 screen size.

4:3 16:9

The top and bottom parts of the 4:3 screen are cropped to fit the 4:3 screen to a 16:9 screen size.

Anamorphic

16:9 4:3

The 16:9 screen is compressed horizontally to fit a 4:3 screen size. The frame aspect ratio is not conserved.

4:3 16:9

The 4:3 screen is stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen size. The frame aspect ratio is not conserved.

Semi-letter box (14:9/13:9)

16:9 4:3

The 16:9 screen is cropped to a 14:9 or 13:9 screen size, displayed in the center of a 4:3 screen and a letter box effect is added above and below.

4:3 16:9

The 4:3 screen is cropped to a 14:9 or 13:9 screen size, displayed in the center of a 16:9 screen and side panels are added at the edges.

Selecting a Codec to Export in AVI Format

The compression format can be selected to export a project as an AVI file.

1Click a codec of [AVI] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].
3Set a file name and save destination, and click [Save].

Exporting Audio

You can export just the audio of a project.

If [Dolby Digital Professional (AC-3)] exporter/[Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)] exporter is selected, see Exporting in Dolby Digital Professional or Dolby Digital Plus Format.

Exporting in Dolby Digital Professional or Dolby Digital Plus Format

1Click [Audio] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

To export as Windows Media Audio, click [Windows Media] in the category tree.

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].
3Set a file name and save destination, and click [Save].

Exporting in Dolby Digital Professional or Dolby Digital Plus Format

Projects can be exported as Dolby Digital Professional or Dolby Digital Plus format files.

An optional license is required to operate on EDIUS Elite/Pro.

On EDIUS where an optional license is added, [Dolby Digital Professional (AC-3)] exporter can be used instead of [Dolby Digital (AC-3)] exporter. As Dolby Digital Professional (AC-3) is compatible with Dolby Digital (AC-3), saved presets can be used as they are.

1 Click [Audio] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2 Select [Dolby Digital Professional (AC-3)] or [Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)], and click [Export].

[Format]

Select the number of bits.

[Settings]

Set bitstream details.

[Dolby Setting] Dialog Box

3 Set a file name and saving destination, and click [Save].
Assigning output channels

Output channels are assigned to the front left (L), front right (R), front center (C), LFE, rear left (Ls), and rear right (Rs), in the order of the smallest channel number. (Channels that are not used will be skipped.) When the single rear (S) is to be used, the rear left (Ls) is assigned.

Output channel can be set in the channel map of the project setting or sequence setting.

Example : When [Audio Coding Mode] in the [Dolby Setting] dialog box is set to [2/0]

Audio set as Ch1 in the sequence settings is encoded as L, and audio set as Ch2 is encoded as R.

[Dolby Setting] Dialog Box

[Audio Coding Mode]

[LFE Channel] *

Stream to be assigned

L

R

C

LEF

Ls

Rs

S

[1/0]

Ch1

[2/0]

Ch1

Ch2

[2/1]

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Yes

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Ch4

[2/2]

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Ch4

Yes

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Ch4

Ch5

[3/0]

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Yes

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Ch4

[3/1]

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Ch4

Yes

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Ch4

Ch5

[3/2]

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Ch4

Ch5

Yes

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Ch4

Ch5

Ch6

*[Yes] indicates that [LFE Channel] in the [Dolby Setting] dialog box is checked.

[Dolby Setting] dialog box

[Audio Coding Mode]

Specify the audio channel (front left (L), front center (C), front right (R), single rear (S) rear left (Ls), rear right (Rs)).

Select an option from [1/0] (C only, monaural), [2/0] (L/R, stereo), [2/1] (L/R/S), [2/2] (L/R/Ls/Rs), [3/0] (L/C/R), [3/1] (L/C/R/S), [3/2] (L/C/R/Ls/Rs).

The items where the number of channels exceeds the audio channels in the project setting cannot be selected.

[LFE Channel]

Check this item to export including LFE channel. When [Audio Coding Mode] is set to [1/0] or [2/0], it cannot be selected.

[Dolby Surround Mode]/[Dolby Surround Mode EX]*

Set Dolby surround or Dolby Digital surround EX. When [Audio Coding Mode] is set to [1/0] or [2/1], it cannot be selected.

[Stereo Downmix Preference]

Can be set when [Audio Coding Mode] is set to [3/0], [3/1], or [3/2].

[Not indicated]

Dolby surround mode is not specified.

[Lt, Rt]

Downmix to audio compatible with Dolby surround.

[Lo, Ro]

Downmix to audio compatible with stereo or monaural playback.

[Pro Logic II]

Downmix in the Dolby Digital Pro Logic II format. For Dolby Digital Professional, it cannot be set.

[Center Mix Level]

Can be set when [Audio Coding Mode] is set to [3/0], [3/1], or [3/2].

Select a value to downmix the center channel when the playback device does not have the center channel and stereo playback is to be performed. Selecting [-INF dB] deletes the center channel.

[Surround Mix Level]

Can be set when [Audio Coding Mode] is set to [2/1], [2/2], [3/1], or [3/2].

Select a value to downmix the surround channel when the playback device does not have the surround channel and stereo playback is to be performed. Selecting [-INF dB] deletes the surround channel.

[Peak mixing level]

Specify the peak sound pressure level (SPL) in the environment where the final mixing has been performed (such as a studio or dubbing stage). Select from [111 dB] to [80 dB].

[Dialog Normalization]

Specify the average audio level of the bitstream. Specifying this value enables playback of multiple audio with the same level on the playback device. Select from [-31 dB] to [-1 dB].

The difference between the selected value and 31 dB is the attenuation when the audio is played back on a playback device. Select the audio level [-31 dB] from the edited file.

Example : For audio of average - 6 dB

Set [-6 dB]. The attenuation will be 31 dB – 6 dB = 25 dB.

Example : For audio of average - 12 dB

Set [-12 dB]. The attenuation will be 31 dB – 12 dB = 19 dB.

[Bitstream Mode]

Set the audio service included in the bitstream.

[Room type]

Specify the information on the environment where the final mixing has been performed (such as a studio or dubbing stage).

[Dynamic range control profile]

Specify the dynamic range compression settings. To use [Dynamic range control profile], configure [Dialog Normalization] properly.

[A/D converter type]

Specify the digital conversion process.

[LFE lowpass filter]

Check this item to enable the low-pass filter of the LFE channel and to filter audio of 120 Hz or higher.

[90-degree phase shift]

Check this item to output in Dolby surround compatible audio when downmix playback of multi-channel audio is performed on a 2-channel decoder.

[3 db attenuation]

Check this item to decrease the surround channel by 3 dB when home theater equipment compatible with multi-channel is used.

[Copyright Flag]

Check this item to specify that the output file contains copyright-protected contents.

[Original Flag]

Check this item to specify that the output file is not a copy but an original file.

* If [Audio Coding Mode] is [2/0], [Dolby Surround Mode] is set. If [Audio Coding Mode] is [2/2], [3/0], [3/1], or [3/2], [Dolby Surround Mode EX] is set.

Exporting in QuickTime Playback Format

You can export in MPEG4 format for playback as a QuickTime movie or in 3GP format for playback on a mobile phone.

1Click [QuickTime] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select [QuickTime], and click [Export].
3Select a file format from the [Save as type] list, and click [Settings].

[Settings] may be unavailable depending on the file format.

4Configure the export settings, enter a file name and click [Save].

Exporting to a BD Output Format

You can export to an MPEG 2 format file (*.m2ts) for BD.

1Click [H.264/AVC] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Click [Blu-ray], and click [Export].

The [Blu-ray] dialog box appears.

[Blu-ray] Dialog Box

3After setting the export details, specify a file name and save destination and click [Save].
[Blu-ray] Dialog Box
[Basic Settings] tab
[Video settings]
[Profile]

Set the profile. The selectable profiles will differ dependent on the frame size to be exported.

[Bit Rate Type]

[CBR] assigns a constant number of bits. Although noise, etc. may be present, the encoding process is made quicker.

[VBR] changes the assigned bitrate according to the complexity of the movement or image quality. Compared with [CBR], the media volume can be used more efficiently, and this enables more consistent image quality overall.

[Average ]

Set this item if [CBR] or [VBR] has been selected as the bitrate type. You can either select from the list or enter values directly.

[Max]

Set this item if [VBR] has been selected as the bitrate type. You can either select from the list or enter values directly.

[Quality]

Set this item if [Quality] has been selected as the bitrate type. Select the image quality from the list.

[Use Hardware Encoder]

Check this item to export using hardware encoding such as Quick Sync Video. It is not displayed when hardware encoding cannot be used.

[Audio settings]
[Format]

Select the audio compression format from the list.

  • For [Dolby Digital (AC-3)]

    If the number of audio channels in the project settings is 6ch or more, 7ch/8ch are discarded, and output is with 5.1ch - 1ch:L, 2ch:R, 3ch:C, 4ch:LFE, 5ch:Ls, and 6ch:Rs. If the number of audio channels in the project settings is 5ch or lower, all except 1/2ch are discarded and output is with 2ch.

  • For [Linear PCM]

    If the number of audio channels in the project settings is 8ch, output is with 8ch; if the number is 6ch/7ch, output is with 6ch; if the number is 4ch/5ch, output is with 4ch: and if the number is 3ch, output is with 2ch.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate from the list.

[Extended Settings] tab
[IDR Interval]

Enter the IDR frame interval, and set the GOP size.

[B Frame]

Set the number of B-frames included in one GOP.

[Number of Reference Frames]

Set up to how many frames to consider when motion estimation is performed.

[Multi Slice]

Check this item to divide 1 frame into 4 parts. If the decoder supports multi-slicing, the decoding may be made quicker.

[Entropy Coding Mode]

Select the H.264 encoding mode.

[Motion Estimation Precision]

Select the unit of division for the motion estimation block from the list.

[Minimum Block Size of Prediction]

Set the block size during motion estimation for intra-frames/inter-frames.

Exporting in MP4 Format

Projects can be exported in MP4 format files (*.mp4).

1Click [H.264/AVC] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].

Select one of [H.264/AVC], [PlayStation Portable] or [iPod] as the exporter.

3After setting the export details, specify a file name and save destination and click [Save].

For the setting items, see the descriptions given for the [Basic Settings] tab/[Extended Settings] tab in Exporting to a BD Output Format.

Exporting to a BD Output Format

Exporting in MPEG2 Format

Projects can be exported as an MPEG2 format file.

1Click [MPEG] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Click [MPEG2 Elementary Stream] or [MPEG2 Program Stream], and click [Export].

The [MPEG2 Elementary Stream] dialog box or the [MPEG2 Program Stream] dialog box appears.

[MPEG2 Elementary Stream] / [MPEG2 Program Stream] Dialog Box

3Configure the video and audio settings, specify a file name and save destination and click [Save].

If [MPEG2 Elementary Stream] has been selected, click [Select], set the audio and video export destinations, and click [OK].

[MPEG2 Elementary Stream] / [MPEG2 Program Stream] Dialog Box
[Basic Settings] tab

The setting items displayed may differ in part depending on the exporter.

[Video settings]
[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding.

This increases the output speed.

[Size]

Select an image quality.

[Quality/Speed]

Select quality from the list. The higher the quality, the more time it takes to be encoded.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate type.

[CBR] sets a fixed transfer rate, allocating a fixed number of bits during the encoding process. Select a bitrate from the [Average(bps)] list. You can also enter a value directly.

[VBR] sets a variable transfer rate, altering the number of assigned bits according to the complexity of the movement or image quality. Compared with [CBR], the media volume can be used more efficiently, and this enables more consistent image quality overall. Select a bitrate from the [Average(bps)] and [Maximum(bps)] lists. You can also enter a value directly.

[Audio settings]
[Format]

Select the audio compression format from the list.

[Channel]

Select from [Stereo], [Dual Channel] or [Joint Stereo]. [Stereo] is normal stereo that records separately on the left and right sides. If there is a large difference between the left and right audio, compared to stereo that saves audio with a greater focus on one side, [Dual Channel] records totally independently so that there is no bias in sound quality to one side. Select to enter narration in 2 languages, etc. [Joint Stereo] improves audio quality and compression ratio when recording left and right audio separately by automatically using a single channel that combines the audio when the left and right sides are the same or one more channel when the left and right audio are different.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate from the list.

[Extended Settings] tab
[Video settings]
[Field Order]

For interlace, a field order can be selected.

[Chroma Format]

Select a YUV pixel format from the list.

[Profile & Level]

Select a profile & level. If [Chroma Format] is [4:2:0] and [4:2:2], the profile will be set to Main Profile and 422Profile, respectively. The level for SD image quality will be Main Level, and the level for HD image quality will be High Level. The profile & level changes according to the format selected in [Chroma Format].

[GOP Structure]

For MPEG, a certain number of frames is considered as a group, and operations such as compression/enlargement and cut editing are performed on a GOP basis. A GOP comprises “I frame”, “P frame” and “B frame”. The I frame allows images to be reproduced independently, the P frame is for recording and reproducing only the differences with the preceding image, and the B frame reproduces images from the differences in the preceding and following images. Select I, P and B frame patterns of the GOP from the list. Normally, select [IBBP].

[I-Frame Only] is comprised of only I-pictures. Editing is made easier, but the amount of data increases in size.

[Picture count]

Set the number of frames included in a group.

[Closed GOP]

Check this item to complete information within each GOP. Although the amount of data increases, the video can be re-edited using software that supports GOP-based editing. Normally, leave this item unchecked.

[Audio settings]
[Emphasis]

Select from the list for high-frequency compensation that saves while emphasizing the high range. With [None], there is no high-frequency compensation.[50/15 us] is an emphasis setting employed by some audio CDs, etc. [CCITT J.17] is a telecommunications standard recommended by CCITT.

[Protection]

The “protection_bit” indicates whether redundancy is added to an audio stream in order to make error detection and correction possible. Check this item to change it to “1”, indicating that redundancy is being added. Uncheck this item to change it to “0”, indicating that redundancy is not being added.

[Original Flag]

Check this item to change the “original_copy” bit to “1”, indicating the original copy. If it is unchecked, it becomes “0”, indicating a duplication.

[Copyright Flag]

Check this item to change the “copyright” bit to “1”, indicating that the copyright is protected. If it is unchecked, it becomes “0”, indicating there is no copyright.

Exporting a Still Image

Export all frames between In and Out points on the timeline as still image files.

1Click [Other] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Click [Still Image], and click [Export].
3Specify a file name and export destination, and select the export format.

A sequential number will be added based on the file name entered.

[Advanced]

Change the aspect ratio correction or export field settings. The settings for [Still Image] in [System Settings] will be the initial values.

Exporting a Still Image

[Save between In/Out in sequential files]

Export all frames between In and Out points on the timeline as still image files.

4Click [Save between In/Out in sequential files].

The video is exported as still images.

Flash Video (F4V) Export

Projects can be exported in F4V format for Flash.

1Click [H.264/AVC] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Click [F4V], and click [Export].

The [F4V] dialog box appears.

[F4V] Dialog Box

3After setting the export details, specify a file name and save destination and click [Save].
[F4V] Dialog Box
[Basic Settings] tab/[Extended Settings] tab

For the setting items, see the descriptions given for the [Basic Settings] tab/[Extended Settings] tab in Exporting to a BD Output Format.

Exporting to a BD Output Format

[Metadata] tab
[Export sequence marker as cue point]

Check this item to export sequence markers as cue points for Flash. Select the name of the type of cue point.

[Metadata]

Export is possible with metadata appended.

Select an item from the [Name] list, and enter metadata at [Value].

[Import]

Import XMP format (*.xmp) metadata. This is reflected in the [Metadata] setting.

[Export]

Export the settings made at [Metadata] in XMP format.

Flash Video Export

If “Adobe Flash CS3 Professional” is installed on the PC, you can export a Flash Video.

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1Click [QuickTime] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Click [QuickTime], and click [Export].
3Select [FlashVideo (FLV)] in [Save as type].
4Enter a file name, select the save destination and click [Save].

Writing back in AVCHD or AVCHD Format

AVCHD streams can be easily exported to an SD memory card or memory stick. A file can be exported to any desired save destination.

If exporting to removable media, make sure to connect the SD memory card or memory stick to the PC before export.

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1Click [AVCHD] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].

To write to removable media, click [AVCHD Writer] or [AVCHD 3D Writer], and proceed to step 3) .

To export to an AVCHD format file without writing to removable media, click [AVCHD] and proceed to step 5.

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3Select [Drive] in [Destination].

The SD memory card or memory stick connected to the PC will be recognized as an external drive.

4Select [SD Memory Card] or [Memory Stick / HDD Camera] in [Format].

Select according to the media being used.

5Configure each item in the [Basic Settings] tab and [Extended Settings] tab.

For the setting items, see the descriptions given for the [Basic Settings] tab/[Extended Settings] tab in Exporting to a BD Output Format.

Exporting to a BD Output Format

6Click [OK].

For [AVCHD], set a file name and save destination, and click [Save].

Exporting in 3DA1 Format

Projects can be exported in the 3DA1 format to an SD/SDHC memory card. A file can be exported to any desired save destination.

If exporting to an SD/SDHC memory card, make sure to connect the memory card to the PC before export.

1Click [AVCHD] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Click [AVCHD (Dual Card 3D) Writer], and click [Export].
3Set the export destination for the L side and the R side in [Destination 1] and [Destination 2] respectively.

To export to a camera, select [Drive], and set the export destination from the list.

To export to the hard disk on the PC, select [Folder], and click [Select] to set the export destination.

4Configure each item in the [Basic Settings] tab and [Extended Settings] tab.

For the setting items, see the descriptions given for the [Basic Settings] tab/[Extended Settings] tab in Exporting to a BD Output Format.

Exporting to a BD Output Format

5Click [OK].

Exporting to XDCAM EX Device or in XDCAM EX Format

Projects can be exported to an SxS memory card or an SDHC memory card in the XDCAM EX format.

Connect a device to the PC, and check the power is turned on.

Files can also be exported to the PC hard disk.

You can also export in the XDCAM EX 3D format.

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1Click [XDCAM] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].

Select either [XDCAM EX], [XDCAM EX DV] or [XDCAM EX 3D] as the exporter.

3Set the export destination, quality, metadata, etc., and click [OK].

The setting items will differ depending on the exporter.

Example:

If [XDCAM EX] has been selected.

[Destination]

Select whether to export to an SxS memory card, to export to an SDHC memory card or to save to a local folder.

If [Sony - SxS Memory Card] or [JVC - SDHC Memory Card] is selected, select a card from the list.

If [Automatically select the next card when card is full.] is checked, when free space runs out on the SxS memory card selected as the export destination, an SxS memory card with free space will be selected automatically and exported to. If it is unchecked, a dialog box will be displayed to select the export destination.

If [Folder] has been selected, click [...] and specify a save destination.

[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding. This increases the output speed.

[ClosedGOP]

Check this item to complete information within each GOP. Although the amount of data increases, the video can be re-edited using software that supports GOP-based editing.

[Audio/Stereo]

Check this item to export the audio as a stereo track. This is only displayed when the audio channel is 2ch.

[Mode]

Select an image quality mode (SP or HQ).

[Quality/Speed]

Select quality from the list. The higher the quality, the more time it takes to be encoded.

Metadata

Add metadata such as title and comments to clips to be exported.

[Select Memory Card Drive] Dialog Box

[Select Memory Card Drive] Dialog Box
[Memory Card]: [L]/[R]

Select the next memory card drive.

[OK]

Click this item after selecting a drive or after replacing a memory card.

Exporting to a GF Device

You can export a project to a GF device.

Connect the GF device to the PC, and check that the power is turned on.

Files can also be exported to the PC hard disk.

1Click [GF] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].

Select either [GF clip], [GF clip(DV)], [GF clip(SD)], [GF clip(DVCPRO25)] or [GF clip(DVCPRO50)] as the exporter.

Exporters that do not support the project settings will not be displayed.

3Set the export destination, BIN to export to, clip name, etc., and click [OK].

The configurable items will differ depending on the exporter.

Example:

If [GF clip] has been selected.

[Destination]

Select whether to export to a GF drive or save to a desired PC folder.

If [GF Drive] has been selected, select a Drive from the list.

If [Folder] has been selected, click [Select] and specify a save destination.

[Bin]

Set the BIN in which to register the exported clip. Select from the list, or click [Append], enter a BIN title and register anew to the list.

[Clip Title]

Enter the name of the clip to be exported.

[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding. This increases the output speed.

[Gop Type]

Select the GOP type from [I-Frame Only(100 Mbps)] or [Long GOP(50 Mbps)].

[Quality/Speed]

Select a quality.

[Audio Channels]

Select the number of audio channels.

[Audio Quantization Bit Rate]

Select an audio quantization bitrate.

Exporting to an Infinity Device

You can export a project to an Infinity device.

Connect the Infinity device to the PC, and check that the power is turned on.

Files can also be exported to the PC hard disk.

1Click [Infinity] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].

Select either [Infinity DV], [Infinity JPEG2000], [Infinity D10] or [Infinity MPEG] as the exporter. Exporters that do not support the project settings will not be displayed.

3Set the export destination, clip name, playlist name, etc., and click [OK].

The configurable items will differ depending on the exporter.

Example:

If [Infinity MPEG] has been selected.

[Destination]

Select whether to export to an Infinity drive or save to a desired PC folder.

If [Infinity Drive] has been selected, select a Drive from the list.

If [Folder] has been selected, click [Select] and specify a save destination.

[Clip Name]

Enter the name of the clip to be exported.

[Playlists]

Select whether the playlist name has the same name as the clip name. If [Specified the playlist.] has been selected, enter a playlist name.

[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding. This increases the output speed.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate from the list.

[Quality/Speed]

Select a quality.

[Audio Format]

Select an audio quantization bitrate and a number of audio channels from the list.

Exporting to a P2 Card

You can export a project to a P2 card.

Connect the P2 device to the PC, and check that the power is turned on.

Files can also be exported to the PC hard disk.

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1Click [P2] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].

Select one of [P2 Clip], [HD P2 Clip], [HD P2 3D Clip] or [AVCUltra P2 Clip] as the exporter. Exporters that do not support the project settings will not be displayed.

If a P2 card is not connected to the PC, the [Browse For Folder] dialog box will appear. Specify a file export destination and click [OK].

3Set the export destination, user clip name, codec
, etc., and click [OK].

The setting items will differ depending on the exporter.

Exporting to XDCAM Device or in XDCAM Format

With the XDCAM exporter you can output a project as an MXF file, and upload it to an XDCAM device or FTP server.

MXF files can also be exported to the PC hard disk.

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1Click [XDCAM] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].

Select from [XDCAM DV], [XDCAM HD], [XDCAM HD 422], [XDCAM HD 720P] or [XDCAM MPEG IMX] for the project image size.

Exporters that do not support the project settings will not be displayed.

3Set the export destination, clip name, etc., and click [OK].

The setting items will differ depending on the exporter.

Example:

If [XDCAM HD] has been selected.

[Destination]

Select whether to export to an XDCAM drive, to an FTP server, or to the desired folder on the PC.

If [XDCAM Drive] was selected, select a Drive from the list.

If [FTP] was selected, check the server to be exported to and, as necessary, check the item described below.

If [Folder] was selected, click [Select] and specify a save destination.

[Upload to FTP after exporting file.]

Check this item to export a temporary file to the project folder, and then upload the actual data to an FTP server. After outputting the temporary file, if an error occurs during transfer to the FTP server or if the upload is aborted, the temporary file will not be deleted.

[Clip Name]

Set the file name to be exported.

If [XDCAM Drive] or [FTP] is selected as the export destination, [Auto (C****)] will become enabled. If it is checked, a file name will be added automatically. To set a preferred file name, remove the check from [Auto (C****)] and enter a name in [Clip Name]. (“Clip Naming” must be set as “Free” on the XDCAM drive side.)

If [Folder] is selected as the export destination, enter a clip name.

[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding. This increases the output speed.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate from the list.

[Quality/Speed]

Select a quality.

[ClosedGOP]

Check this item not to use the B-picture at the GOP border as reference across GOPs. Although the amount of data increases, the video can be re-edited using software that supports GOP-based editing, as the information is completed within each GOP.

[Audio Format]

Select the audio format to export.

Exporting to XAVC S Device or in XAVC S Format

You can export a project to an XQD memory card in the XAVC S format.

Connect a device to the PC, and check that the power is turned on.

Files can also be exported to the PC hard disk.

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1Click [XAVC] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select [XAVC S] for the exporter, and click [Export].
3Set the export destination, clip name, etc., and click [OK].
[Destination]

Select whether to export to an XAVC S device or to a desired PC folder.

If [Memory Card] has been selected, select a device from the list.

If [Folder] has been selected, click [Browse] and specify a save destination.

[Video Settings]

Select the bitrate and image quality of the video to be exported.

[Use Hardware Encoder]

Check this item to export using hardware encoding such as Quick Sync Video. It is not displayed when hardware encoding cannot be used.

[Audio Settings]

Select the audio format of the video to be exported.

[Metadata]

Add metadata such as title and comments to clips to be exported.

Exporting to XDCAM Device or in XAVC Format

With the XAVC exporter, you can export a project, and upload it to an XDCAM device or FTP server.

Files can also be exported to the PC hard disk.

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1 Click [XAVC] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2 Click [XAVC], and click [Export].
3 Set the export destination, clip name, etc., and click [OK].
[Destination]

Select whether to export to an XDCAM drive, to an FTP server, or to the desired folder on the PC.

If [XDCAM Drive] was selected, select a drive from the list.

If [FTP] was selected, check the server to be exported to and, as necessary, check the item described below.

If [Folder] was selected, click [Select] and specify a save destination.

[Upload to FTP after exporting file.]

Check this item to export a temporary file to the project folder, and then upload the actual data to an FTP server. After exporting the temporary file, if an error occurs during transfer to the FTP server or if the upload is aborted, the temporary file will not be deleted.

[Clip Name]

Set the file name to be exported.

[Auto (C****)]

If it is checked, a file name will be set automatically. To set a preferred file name, remove the check from [Auto (C****)] and enter a name in [Clip Name]. (“Clip Naming” must be set as “Free” on the XDCAM drive.)

[Format]

Select the format to export.

[Quality/Speed](ver.7.50)

Select the quality to export.

[Audio Channels]

Select the audio channels to export.

Exporting in K2 (CMF) or K2 (GXF) Format

You can export a project in the CMF or GXF format employed by K2.

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1Click [K2] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].

The output settings dialog box appears. The setting items will differ depending on the exporter.

Example:

If [MPEG2 GXF] has been selected.

[Clip Name]

Enter the name of the clip (file) to be exported.

[Destination]

Select whether to export to a desired PC folder or to an FTP server.

If [Folder] was selected, click [Select] and specify a save destination.

If [FTP] was selected, check the server to be exported to and, as necessary, check the items described below.

[Overwrite file when it exists]

Check this item to overwrite a file if the file with the same file name is present at the FTP server of the export destination.

[Upload to FTP after exporting file]

Check this item to export a temporary file to the project folder, and then upload the actual data to an FTP server. After outputting the temporary file, if an error occurs during transfer to the FTP server or if the upload is aborted, the temporary file will remain undeleted.

[Do not add file extension when exporting to FTP]

Check this item to export a file without adding the file extension to the name entered in [Clip Name]. (If [Clip Name] contains a file extension, export will take place with a clip file name with its file extension removed.)

When this item is unchecked, export will take place with the “*.gxf” file extension added if the name entered in [Clip Name] does not include the file extension.

[Keep the created file when aborting]

Becomes enabled if [Upload to FTP after exporting file] is unchecked.

If it is checked and export is aborted, the file created up to the time point of the abort will remain at the export destination.

[Encode Settings]
[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding.

This increases the output speed.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate type.

[CBR] sets a fixed transfer rate, allocating a fixed number of bits during the encoding process. Enter an average bitrate in [Average].

[VBR] sets a variable transfer rate, altering the number of assigned bits according to the complexity of the movement or image quality. Enter the average bitrate in [Average], and maximum bitrate in [Max].

[Quality/Speed]

Select quality from the list.

[Field Order]

The field order can be selected if it is in SD format.

[GOP structure]

Select I, P and B frame patterns of the GOP from the list. Normally, select [IBBP].

[I-Frame Only] is comprised of only I-pictures. Editing is made easier, but the amount of data increases in size.

[Picture count]

Enter the number of frames included in 1 GOP.

[Closed GOP]

If it is checked, the GOP will be closed. Although the amount of data increases, the video can be re-edited using software that supports GOP-based editing, as the information is completed within each GOP. Normally, leave this item unchecked.

[Chroma Format]

Select a YUV pixel format from the list.

[Profile/Level]

Select a profile & level. If [Chroma Format] is [4:2:0] and [4:2:2], the profile will be set to Main Profile and 422Profile, respectively. The level for SD image quality will be Main Level, and the level for HD image quality will be High Level. The profile & level changes according to the format selected in [Chroma Format].

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate from the list.

[Audio settings]
[Channels]

Select the number of audio channels you want to export from the list. [Current setting] is the number of channels configured in the project settings. If [Enable Conversion] is checked for the exporter and the number of channels for the audio format is changed from the project settings, the number of channels will be the number set here.

[Quantization Bit Rate]

Select the number of bits to be used during sampling. [Current setting] is the number of bits configured in the project settings.

3Configure the export and click [OK].

Exporting in MXF Format

You can export to MXF, a video file format used in industry for server transfer, etc.

1Click [MXF] in the [Print to File] dialog box category tree.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select an exporter, and click [Export].

The output settings dialog box appears. The setting items will differ depending on the exporter.

Example:

If [MPEG2 MXF] has been selected.

[Clip Name]

Enter the name of the clip (file) to be exported.

[Destination]

Select whether to export to a desired PC folder or to an FTP server.

If [Folder] was selected, click [Select] and specify a save destination.

If [FTP] was selected, check the server to be exported to and, as necessary, check the items described below.

[Overwrite file when it exists]

Check this item to overwrite a file if the file with the same file name is present at the server of the export destination. Uncheck this item to display a confirmation message.

[Upload to FTP after exporting file]

Check this item to export a temporary file to the project folder, and then upload the actual data to an FTP server. After outputting the temporary file, if an error occurs during transfer to the FTP server or if the upload is aborted, the temporary file will not be deleted.

[Do not add file extension when exporting to FTP]

Check this item to export a file without adding the file extension to the name entered in [Clip Name]. (If [Clip Name] contains a file extension, export will take place with a clip file name with its file extension removed.)

Uncheck this item to export a file with the “*.mxf” added if the name entered in [Clip Name] does not include the file extension.

[Keep the created file when aborting]

Becomes enabled if [Upload to FTP after exporting file] is unchecked.

When this item is checked, the file being uploaded will be completed if an upload is aborted.

[Encode Settings]
[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding.

This increases the output speed.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate type.

[CBR] sets a fixed transfer rate, allocating a fixed number of bits during the encoding process. Enter an average bitrate in [Average].

[VBR] sets a variable transfer rate, altering the number of assigned bits according to the complexity of the movement or image quality. Enter the average bitrate in [Average], and maximum bitrate in [Max].

[Quality/Speed]

Select quality from the list.

[Field Order]

The field order can be selected if it is in SD format.

[GOP structure]

Select I, P and B frame patterns of the GOP from the list. Normally, select [IBBP].

[I-Frame Only] is comprised of only I-pictures. Editing is made easier, but the amount of data increases in size.

[Picture count]

Enter the number of frames included in 1 GOP.

[Closed GOP]

If it is checked, the GOP will be closed. Although the amount of data increases, the video can be re-edited using software that supports GOP-based editing, as the information is completed within each GOP. Normally, leave this item unchecked.

[Chroma Format]

Select a YUV pixel format from the list.

[Profile/Level]

Select a profile & level. If [Chroma Format] is [4:2:0] and [4:2:2], the profile will be set to Main Profile and 422Profile, respectively. The level for SD image quality will be Main Level, and the level for HD image quality will be High Level. The profile & level changes according to the format selected in [Chroma Format].

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate from the list.

[Audio settings]
[Channels]

Select the number of audio channels you want to export from the list. [Current setting] is the number of channels configured in the project settings. If [Enable Conversion] is checked for the exporter and the number of channels for the audio format is changed from the project settings, the number of channels will be the number set here.

[Quantization Bit Rate]

Select the number of bits to be used during sampling from the list. [Current setting] is the number of bits configured in the project settings.

[Channels Per Track]

Specify the number of channels to be included in 1 audio track for MXF.

[Type]

Select the audio format to export.

[System Type]

Select a system item format.

[KAG Size]

Select a KAG (KLV Alignment Grid) size.

3Configure the export and click [OK].

Exporting Stereoscopic Projects to File

Projects created in the stereoscopic edit mode can be exported to file.

Exporting L/R to a File

Export the data of the L and R sides of the project to a file.

1Select an exporter in the category tree in the [Print to File] dialog box.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select one of [L/R Dual Stream], [Left only], [Right only], [Side by Side], [Top and Bottom], [Line Interleave], [Blend], [Anaglyph], or [Difference] from the [Stereoscopic] list.

[L/R Dual Stream] exports the video of the L and R sides to a single dual stream-compatible file.

[Left only]/[Right only] exports video of the L or R side only to a single file.

[Side by Side]/[Top and Bottom]/[Line Interleave]/[Blend]/[Anaglyph]/[Difference] combine and export the video of the L and R sides to a single file.

Stereoscopic Processing Type

3Click [Export].
4Set the export contents, and click [Save] or [OK].

The export contents differ depending on the exporter. See the explanation for the respective exporter.

Exporting L/R to Separate Files

You can output the video of the L and R sides separately to two different files.

1Select an exporter in the category tree in the [Print to File] dialog box.

Exporting Files with an Exporter

2Select [Separate Left and Right] from the [Stereoscopic] list.
3Click [Export].

The export settings screen appears.

4Set a file name and export destination for the L and R sides.

L/R file name common settings

L/R Export Destination Common Settings

5Set the export details in the dialog box in step 4.

The export details differ depending on the exporter. See the explanation for the respective exporter.

6Click [Save] or [OK].
L/R file name common settings
[File Name L]/[File Name R]

Click [Browse], and specify save destination. The files for the L and R sides are saved to the same folder.

[Suffix]

Set the suffix of the file name for the L and R sides.

L/R Export Destination Common Settings
[Destination L]/[Destination R]

Click [Browse], and specify each export destination for the files for the L and R sides.

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