Reel Name Restrictions in EDLs
If you plan on exporting an EDL, there are restrictions on the reel names you can use.
The restrictions depend on what EDL format you’re using:
When you export an EDL, Final Cut Pro will automatically change reel names that aren’t
compatible with the selected EDL format.
System
Reel name length
Reel name characters
CMX 340
1–253 characters
Numbers only
CMX 3600
8 characters
Uppercase alphabetical
characters and numbers
GVG and GVG 4 Plus
6 characters
Uppercase alphabetical
characters and numbers
Sony 5000
1–998 characters
Numbers only
Sony 9100
6 characters
Uppercase alphabetical
characters; numbers;
underscore (_)
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