Apple Final Cut Pro 5 - Manual (Page 1510)

Chapter 11 Exporting Audio for Mixing in Other Applications 159
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Limitations of OMF Exporting in Final Cut Pro
Before you export an OMF file, consider the following limitations:
 If you have cross fades in your edit, they are exported as linear cross fades, regardless
of what kind of cross fades you use in your edited sequence. Your audio editor can
reset these to their desired type within the audio software.
How well your cross fades import into another application depends on the tool your
audio editor uses. Since some OMF importing tools do not handle cross fade objects
correctly, you have the option to leave these out when exporting your sequence as
an OMF file.
 OMF Export does not include disabled audio tracks (tracks with the audibility control
turned off ). Any individually disabled audio clips will also be ignored.
 Speed and Reverse effects that have been applied to audio clips will be permanently
applied to the exported audio media files.
 Nested sequences will be mixed together and exported as a single audio media file.
 Level, pan, and audio filter information cannot be exported in OMF files.
Exporting Sequence Audio to an OMF File
When you need to transfer your sequence audio to another audio postproduction
application, you can use the Export Audio to OMF command.
To export audio from a sequence to an OMF file:
1 Select a sequence in the Browser or open the sequence in the Timeline.
2 In the Timeline, make sure the track Visibility control is turned on next to each audio
track you want to export.
3 Choose File > Export > Audio to OMF.
Make sure just the
desired audio tracks are
audible (green).
Disabled tracks are
not exported