After Effects 7.0 and OMF Files
After Effects 6.5 and 7.0can read and write native OMF video media essence, as used in Avid OMF essence files. You can import OMF files as you would other footage types. When you import an AAF file that references an OMF file, the OMF footage also imports. The .wav files are not imported at the same time. You can import them later to sync up with your OMF file but if you are going to export the file back into Avid Express Pro this is not necessary. The great feature that I use everyday is the export to OMF. This not only saves space on your hard-drive but it also helps to preserve quality. Just remember the audio that is associated with the OMF will not export. This is a great new feature of After Effects for Avid Express Pro users! This is one of the many great new things you will learn in one of our up and coming After Effects classes!
