Transfer from Premiere Pro to Avid Media Composer

Conversion Steps

Converting a Premiere Pro project to Avid Media Composer using the AAF (Advanced Authoring Format) export method is a common approach. Here's how you can do it:

Prepare the Premiere Project

• Ensure your Premiere Pro project is well-organized and contains all necessary media files and assets.

Export an AAF File

1. In Premiere Pro, open the project you want to convert.
2. Select the sequence you want to export as an AAF.
3. Go to "File" > "Export" > "Media".
4. In the Export Settings dialog, choose the following settings:
   1. Format: AAF
   2. Preset: Avid
5. Specify the output location and filename, then click "Export".

Import AAF into Avid Media Composer

1. Open Avid Media Composer.
2. Create a new project or open an existing one.
3. Go to "File" > "Import" and select the AAF file you exported from Premiere Pro.
4. Avid will then import the AAF file, along with associated media and metadata, into your Avid project.

Relink Media (if necessary)

• Depending on the location of your media files, you might need to relink them within Avid Media Composer. Use the "Relink" function to establish the connection between your Avid project and the original media files.

Review and Adjust

• Thoroughly review the imported project in Avid Media Composer to ensure that all elements, effects, transitions, and audio are properly transferred. Adjustments may be needed.

Make Necessary Edits

• Depending on any differences between Premiere Pro and Avid, you might need to make adjustments to achieve the desired look and functionality in the Avid project.

Export and Share

• Once you're satisfied with the conversion and any adjustments, you can proceed to export your final project from Avid Media Composer in the desired format.

Using the AAF export method is usually a more direct way to transfer projects between Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer, as it is specifically designed to facilitate interchange between these editing software. However, keep in mind that some effects or features may not translate perfectly due to differences in the two software platforms.

other links

• Move Project From Premier Pro to Avid?
• How to convert Premiere project to Avid (easy and quick) (2017)