Using the Avid Codecs for QuickTime
You can use the following Avid codes when you export QuickTime files from your Avid system or from third-party applications for fast import into an Avid system:
  Avid DV
  Avid Meridien Compressed
  Avid Meridien Uncompressed
The Avid codecs create encapsulated media files for export of high-resolution files that are readable within QuickTime applications. The Avid codec you use to export the file must be loaded on the system running the QuickTime application for the application to read the exported file. See Installing an Avid Codec on Other Systems.
  You get the best results when you use the Same as Source option. See Exporting as a QuickTime Movie.
To export a clip or sequence with the Avid DV codec or one of the Avid Meridien codecs:
1.  Select the material you want to export in one of the following ways:
  To export specific tracks in a clip or sequence, enable those tracks in the Track Selector panel, and disable all others.
  To export part of a clip or sequence, mark IN and OUT points to export the marked range from a bin or a monitor.
  To export the entire clip or sequence, make sure the topmost track is monitored.
2.  Select File > Export.
The Export As dialog box opens.
3.  Click Options.
The Export Settings dialog box opens.
4.  Click the Export As pop-up menu, and select QuickTime Movie.
5.  Select Custom.
6.  Click the Format Options button.
The Movie Settings dialog box opens.
7.  Click Settings in the Video area.
The Compression Settings dialog box opens.
8.  Click the top Compressor pop-up menu, and select Avid DV, Avid Meridien Uncompressed, or Avid Meridien Compressed.
9.  Click the Options button. The Quality slider does not affect your settings.
One of the Codec Configuration dialog boxes appears.
10.  Select the settings you want and click OK.
11.  Click OK in the Compression Settings dialog box, and then click OK in the Movie Settings dialog box.
The Export Settings dialog box reappears.
12.  Click Save.
The file is exported and appears at the chosen destination.

Some features described in Help are available only in Avid Xpress Pro or Avid Xpress DV. For more information about Avid Free DV go to
www.avid.com.