Hello Powerdirectors

Im trying to come up with a workflow plan that will let me use the best features of diferent video softwares while managing the loss between programs. I understand Powerdirdirector cant save any lossless formats so that puts powerdirector functions at the end of the workflow.

I read a great thread here once that I jusy cant find, it was before I was up to these sort of things in my learning curve. They were changing their original file to a lossless file of some type then doing their color in Davinci then doing the cutting in powerdirector.

Ive read that the file format is not the only thing to consider when it comes to choosing lossless as the codec used with the file format is paramount. For example AVI can be lossless if the right codec is used?


What is a lossless format youd suggest that is standard to be able to save with in other video software, that powerdirector will be able to open later on? Presently Davinci will be for color, premiere for lens correction, vegas will be doing some intros and perhaps Blufftitler also, then cutting and sound and whatever else with powerdirector and its friends.

I understand there probably wont be a format/codec that they can all save as, particularly blufftitler, but will comprimise with intros as required. Mabye you can tell me about your lossless workflow between the tools you use with powerdirector to get a some puzzle pieces please?

I appreciate your time "I love editing. It's one of my favorite parts about filmmaking" - Steven Spielberg