AVID- Export a AVID DNxHD Quicktime

First open sequence in timeline – you can mark a segment or not depending if you want to export the whole thing or only part (explained later in this document)

Next go to >File>Export>
Click on Options

Click on "Custom" then click on "Format Options"
On Movie Settings Make sure "Video" is checked and click on "Settings"
Compression choose Avid DNxHD Frame Rate – current Compressor – choose Millions of Colors No Alpha and Color Levels 709 Resolutions choose between DNxHD 115 or 175 8bit Click OK
Resolutions choose between DNxHD 115 or 175 8bit
Sound Settings Click on Settings
Linear PCM Stereo and 48K Render out at normal 16bit Click OK
The correct settings for exporting the DNxHD file shown here. Double check that all your settings match this. Of Course if you are working in 29.97 then make sure your choose that frame rate and also you could of chosen DNxHD 115 as the codec so that could be a difference as well. If all good click OK.
Check the Export Settings Export as QuickTime Movie Use marks and enabled tracks if necessary Custom – Video and Audio 1920 x 1080 aspect ratio Color – 601/709 Native Dimensions 1920 x 1080 Click Save
Pick a place to save the file Title the .mov file Save on your storage drive or SAN Volume Click Save
After exporting is completed open the file in Quicktime Player and open the "Movie Inspector"
you will see that the movie is compressed as a AVID DnxHD Codec movie 1920 x 1080

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