Specifications

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Embedded Media and Linked Media
There are two types of AAF and OMF files: ones with embedded media, and ones with linked media.
Embedded Media
Exporting to AAF or OMF with embedded media results in one large AAF or OMF file containing both the
metadata and all associated media files.
When working with OMF embedded media or creating AAF embedded audio, Pro Tools limits file size to
2 GB. However, you may be able to use Pro Tools to open an AAF embedded audio file larger than 2 GB
if it was exported from another source.
AAF/OMF Interchange Workflow with Embedded Media
Avid Workstation Edited Sequence
Embedded AAF/OMF File (metadata and media)
Export AAF/OMF with Embedded Media
Refers to:
Original Source Media Files
Sequence (metadata)
Consolidated Media Files
(with Handle)
creates...