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The AAF file is imported. A new timeline and the referenced media files appear in the Media Pool, and the Timeline is opened so you can see its contents. Simple nested clips should also come through. Clips that could not be linked to a corresponding file on disk appear red in both the Media Pool and Timeline to indicate that they’re offline and unlinked.
Supported AAF Timeline Features
The following additional AAF timeline information will automatically be imported to DaVinci Resolve:
— Timeline Markers: Any timeline markers within the AAF will be imported. Timeline markers can also be exported from DaVinci Resolve to AAF for round-trip workflows.
— Nested Clips: DaVinci Resolve will import AAF files with simple nested clips.
— Boris Continuum FX: Boris Continuum FX effects and settings will be imported along with a timeline via AAF export. You’ll need to have the same Continuum suite of effects installed on both machines (OFX version for DaVinci Resolve, AVX for Avid). When importing an AAF,
Boris Continuum effects that were used in the original NLE will appear on each affected clip in the resulting DaVinci Resolve timeline, with all previously applied parameters available in the Inspector. The Sapphire and Mocha suites are not available for AAF import at this time.
Performing an AAF Avid Round Trip
This section outlines a comprehensive workflow for creating projects in Media Composer that will be compatible with DaVinci Resolve, moving projects from Media Composer to DaVinci Resolve, then
grading, rendering, and sending the final graded project back to Media Composer. The following steps include procedures covering the following tasks:
— Ingesting all media as high quality MXF-wrapped DNxHD, then round tripping from Media Composer to DaVinci Resolve.
— Importing and editing Resolve-compatible AMA-linked media formats, then round tripping from Media Composer to DaVInci Resolve.
— Transcoding AMA-linked media files into offline-quality DNxHD clips for editing, then exporting an AAF file and reconforming it in DaVinci Resolve to high quality camera original media as part of the round trip.
Because there are so many variations in the way that Media Composer can ingest media and output AAF projects, you should familiarize yourself with the following procedures before continuing with your own project.