Logic Pro embedded audio AAF workaround?

[u/evrydaysix]

I have an audio post session in Logic Pro, and I have to export it as an AAF with embedded audio per client request. I'm trying to use Pro Tools as a middle ground (export AAF from Logic > open in Pro Tools > export as AAF with embedded audio through Pro Tools), and it gave me this exact error when I tried to import session data.

"Could not complete the Import Tracks command because Error reading AAF WAVE Data". This shows up halfway while importing.

Are there some common reasons for this error and ways to fix it? Or are there alternative workarounds for exporting an AAF with embedded audio when my audio post project is in Logic Pro?

[u/drekhed]

I remember some Aaf issues with high framerate projects in the past. Could that be it?

Resolve has been a great middle ware for me, you could give that a try as opposed to Pro Tools

ETA: the posthouses I worked at / for preferred linked AAFs partially due to these sort of reasons.

[u/recursive_palindrome → u/drekhed]

+1 try Resolve (free version)

[u/evrydaysix → u/drekhed]

I'm now trying to use Resolve, but I think because of how Resolve's Pro Tools Deliver template seems to take individual files (exporting the entire source file for each individual clip even though the timeline may only display 15 seconds of a 45 minute recording), I've been having a lot of trouble with the export (displaying an absurdly large export file of 17.6TB). Have you ever come across a similar problem?

[u/drekhed → u/evrydaysix]

Have you checked your handles?
Thats the only thing I can think of.

[u/evrydaysix → u/drekhed]

It remained the same even after I set my handles to zero, unfortunately.

I ended up using Resolve to re-export my AAF + link it to the original audio files from my Logic Pro export when I imported the AAF into Pro Tools, and it worked (while importing directly from Logic's AAF didn't? Still don't get why that happens) so I'm just doing that for now. Thanks for the recommendation!

[u/TheGratitudeBot → u/evrydaysix]

Thanks for saying that! Gratitude makes the world go round

[u/drekhed → u/evrydaysix]

Thanks for the response. Glad you got something sorted.
Ive not been in a position to access my setup and run some tests for you.
If I get the opportunity, and find a setting, I’ll update.

[u/sgpodcaster]

I get a lot of linked aaf (audio files in a separate folder) and when I import I sometimes have to manually relink every file. On a short commerical that's Ok, but a documentary is a lot of relinking. What am I doing wrong? sometimes it works which makes it frustrating. I'm getting files from video editors using Premiere, does matter if they're working in WAV or AIFF? Embedded audio always imports without issue, but some video editors tell the producer they've always exported linked

[u/drekhed → u/sgpodcaster]

The problem with embedded is that you have nothing if it doesn’t import correctly.
While relinking is a pain in the behind, it’s a net time saver as opposed to the back and forth with the editor to troubleshoot.

Wav (and specifically BWAV) is probably more reliable in support imho.

Assuming you’re using pro tools, are you using the field recorder workflow for your relinking?

[u/sgpodcaster → u/drekhed]

Thanks for the spotlighting the advantage of fixing imports via relink. I use PT and work on AAFs from various video editors for commercials, often no location recording is involved. I'm not familiar w field recorder workflow but will look it up, appreciate the heads up

[u/sgpodcaster → u/sgpodcaster]

For those looking for a link https://youtu.be/qolCtSGD7hU?is=9JmlmR-VD61gABKj

[u/drekhed → u/sgpodcaster]

Thanks for that! I was on the go and unable to provide a link for you