Avid codec engineer Justin Kwan has written up an excellent article regarding working with QuickTime imports and the RGB / 601/709 import setting. Anyone who creates or works with QuickTime movies for import into Media Composer or Symphony should definitely give it a read.
-greg
About GregStaten
I’m a Senior Product Designer at Avid, focusing on Media Composer and Symphony. I’ve been working on Avid Media Composer as an editor, colorist, and trainer since late 1991 and have been at Avid since 1994. Prior to joining the Design team, I was the Principal Instructor for Avid’s Training Services Group, focusing on effects and finishing.