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Is there a method to Convert from AAF to XML (via aafmtconv) and then back to AAF? Tracks + Edit information only.

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AdrianH
2015-04-15
2018-01-11
  • AdrianH

    AdrianH - 2015-04-15

    Hi,
    I have a very effective workflow converting an AAF to my required XML output (using aafmtconv).
    I am only using AAF's without embedded media and essentially using them to create glorified EDL's with all the project metadata and pershot effects data contained within the timeline.

    Given that I have the AAF data in its XML format is there a predefined method available to convert it back to an AAF?

    Thanks,
    Adrian

     
  • Ron Novy

    Ron Novy - 2015-04-15

    To convert to xml you use:
    aaffmtconv -xml input.aaf output.xml

    To go the other way you use:
    aaffmtconv -ss input.xml output.aaf

     
  • AdrianH

    AdrianH - 2015-04-15

    Wow , too easy. Works like a charm.
    Love it!
    This will be a lifesaver.
    Thanks,
    Adrian

     
  • Robert Liszka

    Robert Liszka - 2018-01-11

    hi!
    I got an Problem with the aaffmtconv everytime i try to execute the exe. it would just open the prompt and do nothing.
    i need to conv. an xml back to Aaf after i addet some Loc.
    It is driving me insane. Sometimes the SDK is build in VS2017 and sometimes nothing works.
    I hope you can help me.
    Thanks

     

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