Apple Soundtrack Pro 3 - Manual (Page 425)

Using Soundtrack Pro with Third-Party Applications
You can use Soundtrack Pro to exchange media and project files with third-party
applications.
Exchanging OMF and AAF Files with Other Applications
When you “send” a Final Cut Pro sequence to a Soundtrack Pro multitrack project, you
are using the Final Cut Pro XML Interchange Format to transfer the data between the two
applications. Open Media Framework (OMF) and Advanced Authoring Format (AAF) are
two industry-standard project interchange formats that Soundtrack Pro can use to share
projects and import the editing decisions from other (third-party) video and audio editing
applications. You can also export a multitrack project from Soundtrack Pro as an AAF file.
For more information on sending Final Cut Pro sequences to Soundtrack Pro multitrack
projects, see
Using Soundtrack Pro with Final Cut Pro .
Importing OMF and AAF Files
You can import OMF and AAF Files into Soundtrack Pro.
To import an OMF file
1 Choose File > Import OMF.
The Import OMF dialog appears.
2 Use the dialog to select the file and click Import OMF.
A progress bar shows that the file is being translated and the project opens in
Soundtrack Pro.
To import an AAF file
1 Choose File > Import AAF.
The Import AAF dialog appears.
2 Use the dialog to select the file and click Import AAF.
A progress bar shows that the file is being translated and the project opens in
Soundtrack Pro.
The multitrack projects created from importing OMF and AAF files include any available
pan and volume information.
Using OMF and AAF Files
The OMF and AAF formats provide a way to consolidate all of the audio files and audio
edits from a third-party video or audio editing application into one portable package.
The picture editor can choose to include handles (extra footage beyond the In and Out
points of a clip that provides a safety margin in case you need it during the sound edit
and mix).
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