Edius Could Not Use The Selected Format Please Confirm Setting 〈99% Plus〉

At a surface level, this error typically appears during the initial setup or when attempting to introduce footage that fundamentally contradicts the project's "Project Settings." Unlike competitors like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, which often possess a fluid, chameleon-like ability to adapt their timeline settings based on the first clip dragged onto it, Edius demands a declaration of intent before the work begins.

If the error occurs when you add a clip to the timeline, the clip’s format differs from the project. At a surface level, this error typically appears

HDR and color-space conflicts

If you have video I/O hardware (like Storm Mobile or Storm 3G), it may not support the specific format of your timeline, causing the error to appear when EDIUS tries to output a preview. checkbox in the export window to allow EDIUS

checkbox in the export window to allow EDIUS to bridge the gap between your timeline and the final file format. Grass Valley Forums Quick Troubleshooting Checklist Verify Frame Rates At a surface level