AVID Codec Packages (LINK)
There are two codec packages available from Avid:
- Avid Codecs LE – available here:
- Macintosh
- Windows
Avid empowers media creators with innovative technology and collaborative tools to entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. DivX codec - Installing DivX codecs for QuickTime player is a must to make sure users will be able to. Jun 02, 2020 The tools provided by this codec pack are: AvidAV1xCodec.qtx: Avid 1:1x codec (Uncompressed MXF 8-bit), AvidAVd1Codec.qtx: Avid DV 100 codec (MXF), AvidAVdnCodec.qtx: Avid DNxHD codec (MXF), AvidAVdvCodec.qtx: Avid DV codec(DV 25 and DV 50, OMF and MXF), AvidAVpkCodec.qtx: Avid Packed codec (Uncompressed MXF 10-bit), AvidQTAVJICodec.qtx: Avid. Avid Quicktime Codecs Light Edition allow systems to encode and decode QuickTime movies and references using Avid codecs. Avid DNxHD is a lossy high-definition video post-production codec. Avid has designed the codec to export and import quickly, as fast as.
- Avid Codecs PE – available only with Avid editing applications
Avid Codecs PE contains the MPEG IMX codec while the Avid Codecs LE package does not because of end-user licensing issues. You can find the Avid Codecs PE installer under InstallersAvidCodecsPE.
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This table illustrates which codecs are included in each package:
Avid Codecs LE | Avid Codecs PE | |
Avid Meridien Uncompressed | X | X |
Avid Meridien Compressed | X | X |
Avid 1:1x | X | X |
Avid Packed | X | X |
Avid DNxHD | X | X |
Avid DV | X | X |
Avid DV100 | X | X |
Avid MPEG2 IMX | X |
All Avid QuickTime codecs support 'fast import,' as long as the import settings are properly configured; Avid codecs might import far more quickly than other QuickTime codecs.
Import Settings Dialog Box
You need to select certain options in the Import Settings dialog box when you import QuickTime media into Avid editing applications.
Alpha
When you import alpha from an Avid QuickTime codec, select Alpha > Use Existing in the Import Settings dialog box. When alpha is imported from a non-Avid QuickTime codec, select Alpha > Invert Existing. This is because the Avid QuickTime codec inverts the alpha during the movie's creation, saving time on import into your editing applications while not significantly adding to the creation time in a third-party program.
When you import alpha from an Avid QuickTime codec, select Alpha > Use Existing in the Import Settings dialog box. When alpha is imported from a non-Avid QuickTime codec, select Alpha > Invert Existing. This is because the Avid QuickTime codec inverts the alpha during the movie's creation, saving time on import into your editing applications while not significantly adding to the creation time in a third-party program.
File Field Order
This setting defines how the source material is interlaced.
An odd, or upper-field ordering uses the first line of each frame for field one.
An even, or lower-field ordering uses the first line of each frame for field two.
This setting defines how the source material is interlaced.
An odd, or upper-field ordering uses the first line of each frame for field one.
An even, or lower-field ordering uses the first line of each frame for field two.
NTSC 601/DV resolutions have an even (lower field first) ordering.
PAL 601 resolutions have an odd (upper field first) ordering.
PAL DV resolutions have an even (lower field first) ordering.
1080i HD has an odd (upper field first) ordering.
PAL 601 resolutions have an odd (upper field first) ordering.
PAL DV resolutions have an even (lower field first) ordering.
1080i HD has an odd (upper field first) ordering.
Color Levels
For all non-Avid QuickTime codecs, these options allow you to specify whether the file being imported has pixel values that are stored using computer RGB values (where the 0-700 mV (video black to video white) voltages are mapped using the full range of 0-255, 8-bit) or ITU-R BT.601/ITU-R BT.709 values (where the 0-700 mV voltages are mapped using the 601/709 standard range of 16-235, 8-bit).
For all non-Avid QuickTime codecs, these options allow you to specify whether the file being imported has pixel values that are stored using computer RGB values (where the 0-700 mV (video black to video white) voltages are mapped using the full range of 0-255, 8-bit) or ITU-R BT.601/ITU-R BT.709 values (where the 0-700 mV voltages are mapped using the 601/709 standard range of 16-235, 8-bit).
However, when importing movies compressed using any of the Avid QuickTime codecs, you should always set this option to 601/709, regardless of the color levels in the movie. This is because the Avid codecs internally encode the material using 601/709 color levels. You instead specify the QuickTime codec options in a third-party program whether the file you are creating or rendering contains a computer RGB or 601/709 mapping. Failure to do this with current versions of Avid editing applications results in a dramatically slow import and incorrect color levels in the imported element.
Avid Codecs
Avid Meridien Uncompressed
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When you export 1:1 OMF material 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid Meridien Uncompressed codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When you export 1:1 OMF material 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid Meridien Uncompressed codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
You should import a QuickTime movie that has been compressed with this codec into an Avid editing application as 1:1 OMF in an SD project. The movie will be 'fast imported' if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box and import the video as 1:1 OMF into an SD project.
Exporting from a non-Avid product: Export using this codec at a size of 720 x 486 (D1 NTSC) or 720 x 576 (D1 PAL), otherwise the export fails.
Alpha: This codec supports alpha channels. Alpha will be 'fast imported' if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box, set the alpha channel import option to Use Existing, and import the movie as 1:1 OMF into an SD project.
Avid Meridien Compressed
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When JFIF compressed material (2:1, etc.) is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid Meridien Compressed codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When JFIF compressed material (2:1, etc.) is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid Meridien Compressed codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Import a QuickTime movie that has been compressed with this codec into an Avid editing application as a JFIF resolution in an SD project. You can 'fast import' the movie if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box and import the video as a JFIF resolution into an SD project. Fast import can occur in an OMF or MXF project.
Exporting from a non-Avid product: Export a movie at a size of 720 x 486 (D1 NTSC) or 720 x 576 (D1 PAL) for optimal quality.
Alpha: This codec supports alpha channels. Alpha can also be 'fast imported' if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box, set the alpha channel import option to Use Existing, and import the movie as an OMF JFIF resolution into an SD project. Beginning with Media Composer 2.7.4, you can also 'fast import' MXF JFIF resolutions if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box.
Avid 1:1x
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When 1:1 MXF material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid 1:1x codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When 1:1 MXF material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid 1:1x codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Import a QuickTime movie that has been compressed with this codec into an Avid editing application as 1:1 MXF, SD, or HD corresponding to the source resolution. You can 'fast import' the movie if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box and import the video as 1:1 MXF into an SD or HD project corresponding to the QuickTime movie resolution.
Exporting from a non-Avid product: Export a movie at a size of 720 x 486 (D1 NTSC), 720 x 576 (D1 PAL), 1920 x 1080 (1080i HD), or 1280 x 720 (720p HD) for optimal quality.
Alpha: This codec does not support alpha channels.
Avid Packed
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When 1:1 10-bit MXF material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid Packed codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When 1:1 10-bit MXF material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid Packed codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Import a QuickTime movie that has been compressed with this codec into an Avid editing application as 1:1 10-bit MXF, SD, or HD corresponding to the source resolution. You can 'fast import' the movie if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box and you import the video as 1:1 10-bit MXF into an SD or HD project corresponding to the QuickTime movie resolution.
Exporting from a non-Avid product: Export a Quicktime movie at a size of 720 x 486 (D1 NTSC), 720 x 576 (D1 PAL), 1920 x 1080 (1080i/p HD), or 1280 x 720 (720p HD) for optimal quality.
Alpha: This codec does not support alpha channels.
Avid DNxHD
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When DNxHD material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid DNxHD codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When DNxHD material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid DNxHD codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Import a QuickTime movie that has been compressed with this codec into an Avid editing application as DNxHD. You can 'fast import' the movie if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box and import the video as DNxHD into an HD project of corresponding size and frame rate of the QuickTime movie.
Exporting from a non-Avid product: Export a movie at a size of 1920 x 1080 (1080i/p HD), 1280 x 720 (720p HD), or 1440 x 1080 (DNxHD-TR 1080i/p) for optimal quality.
Alpha: This codec supports alpha channels.
Avid DV
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When DV material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid DV codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When DV material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid DV codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Import a QuickTime movie that has been compressed with this codec into an Avid editing application as DV 25 411 or DV 50, corresponding to the source.
Exporting from a non-Avid product: Export a movie at native 720 x 480 (NTSC) or 720 x 576 (PAL) for best quality. You can 'fast import' the movie if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box and import the video as a DV resolution into an SD project.
Alpha: This codec does not support alpha channels.
Avid DV 100
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When DV100 material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid DV 100 codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When DV100 material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid DV 100 codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Import a QuickTime movie that has been compressed with this codec into an Avid editing application as DVCPRO� HD. You can 'fast import' the movie if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box and the import the video as DVCPRO HD into an HD project of corresponding frame size of the QuickTime movie.
Exporting from a non-Avid product: Export a movie at 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080i/p) or 1280 x 720 (HD 720p) for best quality.
Alpha: This codec does not support alpha channels.
Avid MPEG 50 Codec
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When MPEG 30, MPEG 40, or MPEG 50 material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid MPEG 50 codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Exporting using an Avid Editing Application: When MPEG 30, MPEG 40, or MPEG 50 material is exported 'same as source' or as a QuickTime reference movie from an Avid editing application, the Avid MPEG 50 codec is used to view the movie in a non-Avid program.
Import a QuickTime movie that has been compressed with this codec into an Avid editing application as MPEG 30, MPEG 40, or MPEG 50, OMF, or MXF. You can 'fast import' the movie if you select the 601/709 option in the Import Settings dialog box and import the video as MPEG 30, MPEG 40, or MPEG 50, OMF, or MXF.
Exporting from a non-Avid product: Export a movie at 720 x 486 (D1 NTSC) or 720 x 576 (D1 PAL) for best quality.
Alpha: This codec does not support alpha channels.
Free Video Codec For Mac
Quite often I’m asked what’s the best format to work with in Vegas Pro when you need to collaborate with Final Cut Pro editors on a Mac. The best codec I have found is the free Avid DNxHD QuickTime codec. The reason I use this codec in addition to it’s superior quality for mastering, is because it doesn’t suffer from the gamma shifts that some other PC codecs have when transferred to the Mac. With Avid DNxHD, you get the gamma levels you expect, and the quality you need.
Avid DNxHD can be downloaded free from Avid at this link: [Avid QuickTime Codecs LE 2.6.0] Once you have downloaded the installer you must run it to install the codecs. Make sure that Vegas Pro is not running when you perform the installation. Next you’ll need to create a render template in order to use it for output. This tutorial will show you how to create an Avid DNxHD template for rendering.
Important Note: Throughout this tutorial I assume your project is NTSC HD which is 1920×1080 @ 29.970fps. If your project is different, select a different frame size and frame rate when you create your template to match your desired output format.
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Follow these steps after you have installed the free Avid DNxHD QuickTime codec:
- Start by bringing up the Render As Window in Vegas Pro using: File | Render As… and select QuickTime 7 (*.mov) as the Output Format and 3 Mbps Video as the starting Template.
- This template is just a starting point and we will need to modify it to match our HD project properties so press the Customize Template… button to open the Custom Settings window.
- In the Custom Settings window, (1) select High Definition (1920×1080) as the Frame size, (2) select 29.970000 as the Frame rate, (3) select Upper filed first as the Field order, and (4) select Avid DNxHD Codec as the Video format. Finally (5) press the Configure… button to set the Avid DNxHD codec settings. It’s important to point out that if you want you render to be progressive, 24p, or a different dimension, then select those settings instead.
- In the Avid DNxHD Codec Configuration window, select 709 as the Color levels if you are working in HD. Select None as the alpha channel unless you need to preserve alpha transparency, but for normal video this is not needed. Finally under Resolutions select 1080i/59.94 DNxHD 145 8-bit or whatever setting matches the resolution and frame rate of your desired output. It is important that what you select here matches what you selected in the rest of the render template. Note that the 145 designates the data rate of 145 Mbps which will produce large files. Other data rates like 220 will produce absolutely huge files. Remember, if your camera acquired at 25Mbps you probably can select the lowest data rate of 36 and still have outstanding quality. Press OK to accept the changes.
- Click the Audio tab and make sure that your Sample rate is set to 48,000 and that the Audio format is Uncompressed
. - Finally, give your new template a descriptive name and save it for future use by pressing the Diskette button. Press OK to return to the Render As window.
- You now have a new template to render your project as Avid DNxHD QuickTime files.
Hopefully this will give you a good starting point for creating more templates of your own. It’s always best when creating templates to start with a template that’s close to what you want and then just change the video format to the codec you’d like to use.
Happy Editing,
Avid Dnxhd Codec For Mac
Johnny “Roy” Rofrano