The Technical Workflow
Ingest
Copy and verify cards, multiple backups.
Proxies
Lightweight files for smooth editing.
Offline edit
Cut using proxies.
Turnover
Export edit data to other departments.
Conform
Relink to original camera media.
Online
Grade, VFX, finishing.
Turnover File Types
| Format | Typical use |
|---|---|
| EDL | Simple edit lists, often for colour |
| XML | Richer timelines between editing and grading apps |
| AAF | Audio turnovers to sound editors |
| Reference video | Picture with burnt-in timecode for checking |
How to Avoid Breakage
- Keep original filenames and timecode
- Avoid speed effects that don't translate
- Simplify timelines before turnover
- Always send a reference video
- Test the pipeline before the shoot
Our earlier log video format guide covers camera files. For the creative side, see the feature post process, and for overall workflows, production workflow.
Archiving
Archive camera originals, project files, turnovers, and final masters on separate storage, ideally with one copy offsite.
Post Pipeline Support
A pipeline-literate post studio in India designs workflows before shooting. A DIT and data management agency in India secures footage. A conform and online team finishes reliably. In Karnataka, a Bengaluru conform specialists' crew can help, and complex projects may engage one of the most technically fluent post teams in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a proxy workflow?
Editing with lightweight copies of footage, then relinking to originals for finishing.
What is conform?
Rebuilding the edit with original camera media for final finishing.
What is the difference between EDL, XML, and AAF?
EDLs are simple edit lists, XMLs carry richer timelines, and AAFs are commonly used for audio turnovers.
How do I avoid breakage in turnovers?
Keep filenames and timecode intact, simplify timelines, and send reference video.
Keep the Pipeline Clean
A solid film post-production workflow prevents broken turnovers and lost media. Plan and test before shooting. For pipeline design, ask our post team.
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