Using Avid & FCP

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dasonras

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I am preparing to edit a 60 minute documentary. I am primarily and avid editor, but just recently started to used FCP.

I like the features in both FCP and Avid; it seems to be what avid lacks, FCP has, and what FCP lacks, avid has.

Bottom line, i want to edit in both programs. something like edit in avid until i have a rough cut and then move it into fcp to create a final cut with effects and livetype stuff.


What is the best way and method to utilize the both programs. Is there a way i can move the project content directly, say using an OMF feature (?).

Is it best to capture in avid, edit in avid and then move to fcp or should i capture in fcp, edit in fcp and then move to avid?
 
The only way to do what you are describing efficiently and smoothly would be to use Automatic Duck, but that would just transfer the project files correctly - not the media. You'd need to re-capture/re-import. Honestly, you'd be better off sticking to one, but if you had to, stay on one platform as long as possible and then do the "finishing" (i.e. color correction/audio/etc) on the other system.
 
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