How to make an omf file in pro tools

When exporting an OMF or AAF file with embedded media, the result is one large file containing both the metadata and all associated media files. Embedding media into a single file provides a convenient means to transferring data between systems, but it is important to note that a single OMF or AAF can be larger than 2GB only if no one individual media file contained within is larger than 2GB.

It can be very useful to reference the media rather than embed it so as not to duplicate media unnecessarily, especially in a shared storage environment such as a post house. When you are working on sound for picture it is likely that you will also have many new versions of the edit sent over as changes are made by the director. Next is maintaining sync. By default the video timeline starts with a timecode of hours, minutes, seconds, frames.

However, as a means of making sure that the data that is transferred appears in the correct place, it is normal to add additional clips for sync. It is standard that when editing film, the start of the video starts at and if editing a television show I will concentrate on working on film here, but feel free to adjust the timecode accordingly for television.

This consists of a punch in the video lasting exactly 1 frame; and a 1kHz, dB sinewave also lasting exactly 1 frame in every single audio track. The punch can be created easily as a white circle in the centre of a black frame. So in the case of film, this would occur at which is 2 seconds before the FFOA at When this reaches 3 seconds to go, this will go black for 1 second. It is also customary to have Bars and Tone prior to the countdown clock in order to provide reference for both colour and audio level.

Placed over the top of all of this and crucial for any future changes in the edit will be burnt-in timecode. In order to speed up the process of editing and mixing the sound in Pro Tools, it is also important to convey to the video editor that a well laid out timeline can save a lot of time. Making sure that the tracks are named and audio clips are on the correct track.

A track list is also often sent along with any additional notes. The video editor will then provide an exported video reference file containing all of these elements and their current sound mix, along with the exported OMF or AAF file and related media if necessary.

The Source Properties section displays information about the format of the data to be imported into the session including:. It is important to note the following options available.

Stereo Balance. Premiere Pro applies clip balance to the Clip Gain effect for the clip. Premiere Pro does not apply Audio Mixer balance, as that is track-based, not clip-based. Channel Gain effects for 5. Premiere Pro applies the first channel-gain value per clip channel. Premiere Pro does not apply clip channel-gain keyframes. Toggle Track Output. Premiere Pro exports only those audio tracks with the Toggle Track Output setting turned on.

If a track is turned off it does not appear in the exported OMF file. Nested sequences. Merged Clips. Legal Notices Online Privacy Policy. Buy now. User Guide Cancel. In a Timeline panel, select a sequence. From the Files menu, choose one of the following:. From the Render menu, choose one of the following:. In the Handle Frames field, specify the length of the handles, in video frames.

This amount of time is added to the start and end of the exported files when you choose Consolidate Media. The default setting is one second, in frames, at the sequence frame rate. If the length of the handles you specify exceeds the length of the clip instance, Premiere Pro exports the whole clip instance. Features supported in OMF files. You can choose the bit-depth at the time of export. Track names. Clip names. Premiere Pro exports audio for each nested sequence the same way it does for each simple clip.

Premiere Pro exports audio the same way it does for master clips and subclips. In the DigiTranslator dialog box:. Leave Sample Rate Conversion deselected, unless you need sample rate conversion.

In the Missing Files dialog box:. Deselect all options.