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Robert Bobson · January 20th, 2005, 03:15 PM

I need to build a graphic in Photoshop with an alpha channel for importing into my NLE.

Which file format is most used? Targa, Tiff, PSD? or something else?

I've been trying to find a page that discusses the pros and cons of each format in regard to using in an NLE.

I use both Avid and Premiere, and I know that Avid alpha channel values are the opposite of most others.

Thanks.

Bobby

Glenn Chan · January 20th, 2005, 10:48 PM

Targa is usually good for video as it carries over the alpha channel. Try it out. It was designed for video. Hopefully it carries over the alpha channel for you.

PSD imports differently into different NLEs. Final Cut can be picky about PSD. However, one advantage of it is that you can maintain your Photoshop layers in your NLE (depending on which one you have).

January 20th, 2005, 03:15 PM	#1
Robert Bobson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 585	which graphic format? I need to build a graphic in Photoshop with an alpha channel for importing into my NLE. Which file format is most used? Targa, Tiff, PSD? or something else? I've been trying to find a page that discusses the pros and cons of each format in regard to using in an NLE. I use both Avid and Premiere, and I know that Avid alpha channel values are the opposite of most others. Thanks. Bobby

January 20th, 2005, 10:48 PM	#2
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	Targa is usually good for video as it carries over the alpha channel. Try it out. It was designed for video. Hopefully it carries over the alpha channel for you. PSD imports differently into different NLEs. Final Cut can be picky about PSD. However, one advantage of it is that you can maintain your Photoshop layers in your NLE (depending on which one you have).