System information
Importing an AAF file into a new Vegas Pro 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 Open. The Open 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. If you have not saved the current project, you will be prompted to save your changes.
Importing and Exporting Projects
Project-interchange tools add flexibility to your workflow, allowing you to exchange projects with other
popular editing platforms.
Importing a project
1. From the File menu, choose Import, and then choose a project type from the submenu:
n AAF: imports an AAF file from an edit protocol compliant AAF, Avid ProTools, or Avid Media
Composer. For more information, see "Importing and Exporting AAF Files" on page 73.
n Premiere/After Effects (*.pproj): imports an Adobe Premiere or After Effects project.
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