System information
n Audio is exported using frame units when the AAF Export - Use frame unit for audio check box is
selected on the General tab of the Preferences dialog. Clear the check box if you want to use sample
units for exported audio (use this setting only if your project contains audio only or if you know the
application that will import your AAF supports frame units for video and sample units for audio).
For more information, see "Preferences - General Tab" on page 576.
1. From the File menu, choose Export, and then choose Pro Tools AAF File or Media Composer AAF
File from the submenu. The export dialog is displayed.
2. Select the drive and folder where you want to store the project.
3. Type a name in the File name box.
4. Click Save.
Importing an AAF file into the current project
If you intend to import an AAF file into a Vegas Pro project, please note the following usage guidelines and
plan your project accordingly:
n Audio and video cuts are preserved.
n Track-based audio gain and panning are preserved when saving or importing AAF files.
When you import an AAF file, the track- and clip-based gain envelopes are combined and imported
as track envelopes.
When exchanging AAF with another application, refer to its documentation to determine whether
audio gain and panning changes are supported.
n All video transitions are imported as crossfades.
n Audio and video effects are ignored.
n The AAF Video Speed Control effect is preserved and mapped to the Playback rate setting in the
imported event's properties. For more information, see "Editing Event Properties" on page 180.
n If you import an AAF file that has embedded wave or AIFC audio, the files will be extracted to the
same folder as the AAF file when you import the project.
1. From the File menu, choose Import, and then choose AAF from the submenu. The Import dialog is
displayed.
2. Choose the folder where the project you want to open is stored:
n Choose a drive and folder from the Look in drop-down list.
n Choose a folder from the Recent drop-down list to quickly select a folder from which you
have previously opened files.
3. Select a file in the browse window or type a name in the File name box.
4. Click Open. The AAF is imported into the current project.
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