EDL list from FCP for AVID

Hi,
My client wants to edit with me and then export the EDL with time code to take to an AVID editor who will remake the same piece just with digibeta source tapes. Is this possible? If so, where can I look to figure out the details which seem to be many.
Thank you kindly.
Steve

You can export an EDL and if it is a simple edit with no real effects and speed changes and such it should work
File > Export > EDL...
Leave most of the settings at default. Pull a seperate EDL for each video layer. Under EDL notes, uncheck all of those options. Start time 01.00.00.00. Audio mapping depends on what you have done in the edit.
And definitely do a test to the Avid and hand check the EDL before sending it over. As the above poster said, Automatic Duck is the way to go but it costs $$, you've already got EDL functionality in FCP. EDLs are old technology and don't transfer much information so check, test, and recheck.

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