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creation process. The MXF format is independent of the type of content that it contains, so an
MXF file can contain video and/or audio at any resolution or compression. In many instances
MXF files encapsulate media which is already formatted to one of the existing industry
standards.
MXF allows for easy exchange of material between file servers, tape streamers and digital
archives. MXF is an ideal interchange format to enable workflow efficiencies in news
broadcasting, post production, asset management, and archiving applications.
You can select the MXF format when you capture, link, create titles, or render effects. See
“Media Creation Settings” on page 1362.
The MXF AMA plug-in should be installed on your system. To link MXF media through the
AMA method, use Link to AMA File(s). For more information, see “The Avid Media Access
(AMA) Workflow” on page 384 and “Linking Media with AMA” on page 391.
For specific MXF workflow steps, see “Workflow for Editing MXF Clips with AMA” on
page 409.
MXF Media and AMA
To link supported MXF media through the AMA method, you first need to obtain an MXF file
from a supported vendor or through the Avid editing system. Then use the AMA MXF plug-in to
link to Avid supported MXF files. For the list of supported MXF files, see “MXF Formats and
Resolutions” on page 383.