Grass Valley Aurora Edit v.7.0 - Manual (Page 245)

You can export a part of an Aurora Edit sequence to enhance it using other tools, such
as advanced audio editing or graphics applications, to exchange files with other systems,
or to save favorite effects.
Exporting EDLs
From the Bin, you can export your sequence into an EDL file, in these formats: AAF,
OMF, or XML.
You can select to save the EDL with the media embedded or to consolidate the media
and link to it. If you consolidate the media, Aurora Edit creates a .vmf directory
containing the consolidated files.
1. Highlight the sequence or clip in the Bin you want to export.
2. Choose File | Export | EDL .
The Export EDL window appears.
3. Navigate to the folder where you want to export the EDL.
4. Select the Save as type: AAF Files , OMF Files, or XML Files .
5. Change any options (for AAF and OMF file types) by clicking the Options button.
6. Enter a name for the file and click Save .
Related Links
Importing EDL files on page 82
Enhancing audio using OMF files on page 159
Options for exporting EDLs
You have different options available depending on the type of EDL you are exporting:
Description Options Export
Type
First consolidates and then embeds the
media in the AAF file. NOTE: Aurora Edit Consolidate and embed media AAF Files
cannot create a consolidated file larger
than 2 GB.
Exports an AAF composition with links
to the media in its current location. Media
is not embedded in the file. Link to current media
Copies media to another location and
exports an AAF composition with links to
the copied media. Copy media and link to copied
media
Consolidates the media to another location
and exports an AAF composition with Consolidate media and link to
consolidated media
links to the consolidated
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Sending and exporting output