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This document provides detailed requirements for copying audio material from various non-linear editing (NLE) software into Avid Pro Tools. It specifies that the audio must be exported at 24 bits/48kHz in AAF or OMF format along with the corresponding EDL and production sound files. Guidelines are given for Premiere Pro, Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro X on exporting full or trimmed audio files depending on the project type and ensuring a 24-bit/48kHz workflow from the start.

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Audio Material - STEMS Group (2023) PDF

This document provides detailed requirements for copying audio material from various non-linear editing (NLE) software into Avid Pro Tools. It specifies that the audio must be exported at 24 bits/48kHz in AAF or OMF format along with the corresponding EDL and production sound files. Guidelines are given for Premiere Pro, Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro X on exporting full or trimmed audio files depending on the project type and ensuring a 24-bit/48kHz workflow from the start.

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Recommendations for copying audio material for

projects in Avid Pro Tools

SUMMARY: Below is a list of detailed technical requirements for proper copying of audio
material:

1. Copy of audio material* exported to 24 bits/ 48Khz from NLE in AAF or OMF format.
2. Attach EDL from the timeline.
3. Attach copy of the Production Sound material.
4. Send the audio material along with the video copy to:
https://stems.wetransfer.com/

* IT IS VITAL TO ENSURE A 24-BIT/ 48KHZ WORKFLOW


IN THE NLE FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE PROJECT.

AUDIO MATERIAL COPY ACCORDING TO NLE:

For PREMIERE PRO:


● Audio must be at 48Khz & 24 bits.
● Enable all audio tracks, including camera sound.
● The material must be sent in format OMF/AAF.
● 24-Bit Broadcast Wave Format (WAV/BWF) or 24-Bit AIFF.
● Export separate Audio - Not embedded.
● Entire Audio Files or Trim Audio Files:
■ For documentary projects: When exporting the audio material, audio files
must be trimmed, leave the control frames (handles) at least 999 frames
or 40 seconds, to have resources for sound editing.
■ For narrative projects: Keep all handles / copy entire audio files.

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● In case of editorial or institutional projects of less than 5 minutes, the OMF/AAF
can be embedded with entire audio files.

● SCREENSHOTS: With the option to trim audio files activated*

OMF Export Settings* (Premiere Pro)

AAF Export Settings* (Premiere Pro)

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For MEDIA COMPOSER:
● Audio must be at 48Khz & 24 bits.
● Enable all audio tracks, including camera sound.
● The material can be sent in AAF.
● Broadcast wave/wave (*.WAV) format.
● Export separate Audio, not embedded.
● Entire Audio Files or Trim Audio Files:
○ For documentary projects: When exporting the audio material, audio files
must be trimmed, leave the control frames (handles) at 999 frames or 40
seconds, to have resources for sound editing.
○ For narrative projects: Keep all handles / copy entire audio files.
● In case of editorial or institutional projects of less than 5 minutes, the AAF can be
embedded.

For DAVINCI RESOLVE:


● Workflow Experimental.
● Audio must be at 48Khz y a 24 bits
● Enable all audio tracks, including camera sound
● The material can be sent in AAF.
● Broadcast wave/ wave (*.WAV) format.
● Export separate Audio, not embedded.
● Entire Audio Files or Trim Audio Files:
○ For documentary projects: When exporting the audio material, audio files
must be trimmed, leave the control frames (handles) at 999 frames or 40
seconds, to have resources for sound editing.
○ For fiction projects: Keep all handles / copy entire audio files.
● In case of editorial or institutional projects of less than 5 minutes, the AAF can be
embedded.

For FINAL CUT PRO X:


● FINAL CUT PRO does not have the option to export OMF/AAF, and it must be
done through a Plug-IN, the most popular one is: X2Pro (https://x2pro.net/)
● Audio must be at 48Khz & 24 bits
● Enable all audio tracks, including camera sound
● The material must be sent in format OMF/AAF.
● Broadcast wave/ wave (*.WAV) format.
● Export separate Audio, not embedded.

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www.stems.group
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● Entire Audio Files or Trim Audio Files:
○ For documentary projects: When exporting the audio material, audio files
must be trimmed, leave the control frames (handles) at 999 frames or 40
seconds, to have resources for sound editing.
○ For narrative projects: Keep all handles / copy entire audio files.
● In case of editorial or institutional projects of less than 5 minutes, the AAF can be
embedded.

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www.stems.group
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