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What is an EDL?
An Edit Decision List (EDL) is a text file that contains all the edits that have to be made in a video. It contains information like when clips should start and end and what transitions and effects editors should apply. An EDL is commonly used in post-production to maintain consistency and streamline workflows, especially when moving projects between different editing platforms.
What is an example of EDL?
An average EDL would include marking different edits, like where dissolves or transitions occur, and indicating B-roll footage or timecode breaks.
What is the purpose of an EDL?
An EDL guides the editing process, listing all the cuts, transitions, and timecodes so that the final edit follows the desired sequence.
What is the EDL file format?
EDL files are usually saved as plain text files.
