EDL vs. XML

Which should you use when moving a project between systems?

The EDL (Edit Decision List) was invented more than 25 years ago as a way to store sequence edit information. In those days, we edited between analog reels of tape using very expensive tape deck controllers, like CMX systems. Since then, EDLs have been used to simplify the process of moving video projects between systems, such as between Avid and Final Cut Pro.