file. Also, the application you use to open the AAF file may not support all features. In
general, an AAF file dependably translates editing data and commonly used transitions
(such as cross-dissolves and wipes) but does not support filters or audio fade and pan
information, including audio transitions.
To export a project to AAF:
1
Activate the Project window.
2
Choose Project > Export > AAF.
3
Specify the name and location of the file and then click OK.
Exporting audio as a file
You can export audio using the File > Export > Audio command. This will let you choose
from file types that can handle audio, and the Video option is automatically deselected
and unavailable. You can also export audio by using the Adobe Media Encoder (“Using
Adobe Media Encoder transcode presets” on page 292) and deselecting the Video option.
For more information about settings and formats, see “About file export settings” on
page 309 and “File types available for export” on page 302.
To export audio using the File > Export > Audio command:
1
In the Timeline window, activate the sequence you want to export, and choose File >
Export > Audio.
2
Click Settings, and choose settings as necessary.
3
Click OK to close the Settings dialog box.
4
Specify a location and filename, and click OK. If you want to cancel exporting, press Esc;
it may take several seconds to complete the cancellation.
Exporting a still image
You can export any frame or still-image clip to a still-image file. The frame is exported from
the current time position in the Timeline window, Clip window, Source view, or Program
view.
For more information about export settings and formats, such as General, Video, Audio,
and Keyframe and Rendering settings, see “Specifying file export settings” on page 303.
To export a still image:
1
Choose File > Export > Frame.
2
Click Settings.
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Choose a format for File Type. Click Compile Settings for the file type you chose (if
available), specify options, and click OK. For the Compile Settings available for
Compuserve GIF, see “Animated GIF” on page 309.
4
Click Video, and specify options.
5
Click OK to close the Export Still Frame Settings dialog box.
6
Specify a location and filename, and then click OK.
When you export still images from DV for use in square-pixel graphics or video, you
can prevent distortion by setting the Pixel Aspect Ratio to Square Pixels (1.0) and
setting the Frame Size from 720 x 480 to 648 x 480 pixels.
Exporting clips as still images
You can export a clip or program as a sequence of still images, with each frame as a
separate still-image file. This can be useful to move a clip to animation and three-
dimensional
applications that do not import video file formats, or for use in animation programs
that require a still-image sequence. When you export a still-image sequence, Adobe
