Technical

Tips, Tricks and Technical Information

Drastic EDL Format

dt logo 1.5inchThe Drastic Edit Decision List (EDL) format uses the same basic layout as a CMX, GVG or Sony 91xx series EDL. The main differences are the 'Type:' header, and the file name in the comment. The comment is broken up into two sections: The initial comment after the ';' and a file name after a second ';'. This page describes the exact format used.

For each edit:

Header:

Type: DrasticVVWList (This has to be here)
';': Comments (Indicates comments)
TITLE: The title of the list (Text title)
REM FORMAT: generic (EDL subtype)
FCM: DROP FRAME (Default time code type)

Line 1:

Edit Number: 000 (Edit count from zero)
Reel Name: 'reel' (this is often numeric)
Edit: VAA (This can be V, AA, or individual channels A1A2A4)
Transition: C (or D with time, W with type and time)
File In Point: 00:00:00:00 (Start time in source file)
File Out Point: 00:00:30:00 (End time in source file, not inclusive)
Time line/rec in: 00:01:01:00 (Start time in record or timeline target)
Time line/rec out: 01:01:30:00 (End time out record or timeline target, not inclusive)

Line 2:

Comment: Any text except the ';' which indicates the file name start
File Name: Points to the source file name

Here is an example EDL

Type: DrasticVVWList
; Example Line Pair (remove semicolon comments at start if copying)
; 000 reel VAA C 00:00:00:00 00:00:30:00 00:01:01:00 01:01:30:00
; This is a comment ; C:\Share\ClipNameFile.avi
;
; Edit Number, Reel ID, Edit Presets, File/Edit In Point, File/Edit Out Point, Record/Run In Point, Record/Run Out Point
; Comment may be anything but must not contain semicolons, ClipFileName must point to a valid media file.
TITLE: noname
REM Format: generic (CMX Like)
FCM: DROP FRAME
REM Record times are drop
REM system time code flags must be set to drop

000 000 VAA C 00:00:00;00 00:00:08;20 01:00:00;00 01:00:08;20
; set to drop set to drop ; E:\Media\TestSequences\src14_ref__525.yuv
001 000 V1A1A2 C 00:00:00;00 00:00:08;20 01:00:08;20 01:00:17;10
; yuvyuv ; E:\Media\TestSequences\src15_ref__525.yuv
002 001 A1A2A3A4A4A6A7A8 C 00:00:00:00 00:03:51:00 01:00:09:00 01:04:00:00
; This is the main surround audio tracks ; E:\Audio\MoreTracks.A12.wav
003 020 V C 00:01:00:00 00:03:00:00 01:01:00:00 01:04:00:00

 

Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and Copyrights

 

Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and Copyrights

Drastic Technologies, Ltd. – trademarks specified here.
Sony Corporation – Sony, Sony DVD Architect, DVD, Catalyst, and Vegas are trademarks of Sony Corporation and/or its affiliates.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

Image

For more than two decades, Drastic™ has been developing cutting edge digital video solutions for television, post production and sports broadcasting, from real time web delivery to 8K broadcast.

We offer standalone software for the end user or enterprise, integrated solutions for automated workflows, and OEM tools for custom applications or branded devices.

Contact Us

Address:
523 The Queensway, Suite 201
Toronto, ON
M8Y 1J7, Canada

Phone: +1 (416) 255 5636

Email: sales@drastictech.com

Fax: + 1 (416) 255 8780

Follow us on Social Media