Importing OMF files (6.5)

After Effects 6.5 can 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.

Note: You can also output to OMF. (See "Rendering to OMF (6.5)" on page 725.)

The following OMF codecs are supported for importing and outputting to OMF: Uncompressed, Avid AVR, Avid JPEG, JFIF, and DV. The OMF file format supports video only. Avid editing systems store audio files as separate .wav files which you can import into After Effects if desired. Depending on the resolution and codec, each frame may be composed of a full progressive frame, two interlaced fields, or a single line-doubled field (for single-field media). The codec used to encode the media is displayed in the footage information area in the Project Window.