What is the source of Camera Native media files?

The source of Camera Native media files refers to media that is imported directly from a camera into an editing system in its original format. This means that the files retain the same encoding and structure as they were recorded by the camera, without any prior conversion or transcoding. Camera Native media is essential for maintaining the highest quality during the editing process and allows editors to work directly with the footage as captured during filming.

When considering the context of the other options, files created by Avid would imply media that has been generated specifically within the Avid software environment, which is not the same as camera native files. External storage devices could be used to store various types of media, but the media itself does not originate from these drives; rather, it is transferred there for storage purposes. Online databases would typically refer to the storage and retrieval of media that has been processed or cataloged rather than accepting raw files directly from a camera. In contrast, the option highlighting media from the camera via plug-ins correctly identifies that these files are sourced directly from the camera, making it the right choice.