3.3.2Using
The Avid DV OMF file format was developed for use with Avid editing systems on Windows 2000, Windows XP or Mac 0S10. These include Avid Xpress Pro, NewsCutter, Media Composer Adrenaline, and Symphony (with the DV option).
The Avid DV OMF file format creates three files simultaneously; an OMF video file and two separate AIF audio files. On the computer's desktop, the files appear as shown in the next illustration.
On the
If you delete an Avid DV OMF file, the
In order to use the
1.Locate the external FireWire drive on your computer.
If you have trouble, you can locate the name of the external drive by selecting My Computer on a Windows system. On a Mac, the FireWire drive should appear on the desktop.
2.Open the FireWire drive when you have found it and create a new folder named OMFI MediaFiles.
To do this on Windows, select File > New > Folder from the pull down menu.
On Mac, select File > New Folder. You must type OMFI MediaFiles correctly in order for Avid to see the disk drive.
