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Custom Bin Views Added for Codebook
These are custom bin views for the Codebook and VFX pulls. They are posted in both the Codebook module of FFAEI and the stand-alone Codebook classroom. You should find these helpful when working with the Codebook or going through the Codebook module.
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How to Create Title Case EDLs
For those who don't know, EDLs out of Avid default to being ALL CAPS. This goes back to spec compliance with CMX3600 and GVG EDLs. Nowadays, this is less important as most conform systems are computer based and not as strict. It also used to be that most camera manufacturers always created tape names that were all caps, so it was a none issue. E012C0021_250902_X01534 is an example of a tape naming convention that is fine. For those who don't know what this tape name is, I'll break it down. E012C0021 means, Cam Roll E012, Clip 21. 250902 is the shoot date: 09/02/2025 X01534 is unique identifier which is usually an abbreviation of the camera serial number. That said, there is a new camera naming convention that I've been seeing used lately and it in includes one lower case character. An example of this is A_0165C007_250911_095758_h1EGB You can see that the last h is lowercase. If you use the EDL Importer to create plates as ALEs, this will create problems because ALEs are case sensitive. Because Avid defaults to converting all EDLs to uppercase, it will display this name as: A_0165C007_250911_095758_H1EGB However, it is possible to change this. There are template files for each EDL that you can modify. You'll find these templates at this location on your computer: /Applications/Avid Media Composer/SupportingFiles/EDL_Manager_Templates/ I always modify both the File32 and File129 template. To do this, first close Avid if it is open and right click on those files one at a time and I open them with BB Edit. At Line 20, you should see toupper_conversion TRUE * Convert all comments and titles. Change TRUE to FALSE and save the file. Now when you export EDLs, your markers, reel names and all other text will be the normal case as it was entered. If you find the EDL Importer is giving you errors with using ALEs for subclips, this should be the first step in trouble shooting. Here is a link to Avid's help forum if you need additional help https://community.avid.com/forums/t/185759.aspx
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🎉 The Certification Quizzes Are Back 🎉
Quick heads up: The certification quizzes for Feature Film Assistant Editor Immersion are live again. If you’re enrolled in the full course and want your Certificate of Completion, you’ll find the link to all the quizzes in the Module 1 → “Before You Begin” section under "Resources" at the bottom of the page. There are 131 questions total, and you need an 80% overall score to pass. You can take them however you like. One at a time, all at once, in any order. You can also retake quizzes as many times as needed. NOTE: Passing is required for Editors Guild reimbursement, if that applies to you. Thanks for your patience while we got this together. Onward to the big edit bays! 🎬✂️
Getting Value From Post Conferences
Hi everyone, I’m curious what your experience has been with post-production conferences in general. Have you found them genuinely useful for networking and learning, or do they tend to be more worthwhile when you already know people in the industry? Asking because Post Atlanta Conference is coming up in September, and tickets are $249. I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth investing the money as someone looking to re-enter the industry, and where I should set my expectations. Thank you!
QUESTION: Out of State Assistant/Editor
I have not been on here for awhile as life has thrown a curveball to address. My question is: Is it possible to work/get work in the Los Angeles market if you do not live in Los Angles via the internet? I have an opportunity to live in Wisconsin and takeover ownership of a house and take care of an ill family member. I currently rent an apartment in North Hollywood, CA. I do have another family member to care for our ill one. However, the house would be sold and I don't know if I'd ever be able to own one due to high costs. I have been working off and on for 20 years in LA and I do want to finish this program and hoping for the industry to refuel. In a pefect world I would be able to work remote from Wisconsin and maintain and expand my industry post production career. In North Hollywood I live in a rent controlled apartment. Not the nicest but for what rentals go now days for a much smaller place I hate to lose it if I can not maintain a post production career. What are your suggestions. I'm open for feedback. Thank you in advance.
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