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Components of an EDL


    While slight differences exist among different EDLs, most contain eight primary columns, two auxiliary columns, and the following information:

    Header

    Names the list and the type of timecode in which the record was created (drop- frame or non-drop-frame).

    Event Number

    Identifies a single event or edit. You can use the event number to locate a specific edit while fine-tuning the program on the online system. Certain events may use more than one line of the EDL. Unnumbered lines accompanying events are called notes or comments.

    Source Reel ID

    Identifies the name or number of the videotape containing the clip.

    Edit Mode

    Indicates whether the edits take place on the video track only (V), the audio track only (A), or a combination of both (B).

    Transition Type

    Describes the type of edit: C represents a cut, W represents a wipe, K represents a key (superimposed), and D represents a dissolve.

    Source In and Source Out

    Lists the timecode of the first frame and the last frame of the clip as it appears on the source videotape.

    Program In and Program Out

    Lists the timecode at which the source clip is to be recorded on the master tape.

    Illustration of NO_TITLE with these callouts: A. Header B. Event Number C. Source Reel ID D. Edit Mode E. Transition Type F. Source In and Source Out G. Program In and Program Out
    A. Header B. Event Number C. Source Reel ID D. Edit Mode E. Transition Type F. Source In and Source Out G. Program In and Program Out