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Third-party software exports in Storyboard Pro can seem quite similar at first glance, however they each have unique uses for specific workflows. In this article we will cover the usefulness of these export options.
About AAF/XML/EDL Export
This export type allows you to export your storyboard in a format supported by multiple editing softwares. It is recommended that you only use this export if you are finalising your storyboard and do not need to import the changes back into Storyboard Pro.
- This option does the following during export:
- Renders video files of all scenes
- Copies sound files of all scenes
- Creates a sequence file that links to the above assets with the same timing as the storyboard file
- The export formats (AAF/XML/EDL) can be used in the following softwares:
- Final Cut Pro
- Avid Media Composer
- Avid Xpress
- Adobe Premiere
- Sony Vegas
- Changes made in the third-party software cannot be reapplied back to the original Storyboard Pro project.
Want to use the AAF/XML/EDL Export for your project? See Exporting an EDL, AAF or XML Sequence.
About Conformation
Conformation is a solution for moving back and forth between Storyboard Pro and third-party editing softwares. When you use Conformation, Storyboard Pro creates a file containing the project structure needed for the best compatibility between itself and the features in the third-party software. Once you are done editing the animatic in the editing software, you can use Conformation to import the edited file back into Storyboard Pro, and the changes will be applied.
This option is ideal for workflows that have a lot of back and forth between the storyboard and animatic processes.
- Conformation export formats (AAF/XML) are best used in the following softwares:
- Avid Media Composer (AAF)
- Final Cut Pro (XML)
- Other third-Party softwares compatible with FCP XML can also be used, but results may vary.
- Changes made in the third-party software can be reapplied back to the original Storyboard Pro project.
| NOTE: It is recommended that you only use the Conformation AAF format in Avid Media Composer, as Avid uses an AAF format that does not follow the AAF Edit Protocol and this is the format that is exported from Storyboard Pro during Conformation. |
Software Feature Conformation
During the Conformation export/import process, these software features are processed as follows:
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| What is conformed back into Storyboard Pro: |
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For more detailed information about what is exported and imported back into Storyboard Pro during Conformation, see About Conformation.
Want to use Conformation for your project? See Exporting for Conformation.