6.4.1 Mac and OMF from Recent Avids

[StefB]

Hi -
I have over the last few months started to experience problems with omf files from newer PC Avid systems (Could be from Macs as well - not tested any)

When I import the omf, Protools will crash - I thought the problem was on my side, but recently had to do a complete new install on a new drive after a HD crash. The problem persist, but only with AVID OMF's, not the ones from FCP. I have to open the omf in a Protools 7.3 LE version on another Mac first, and then import from that Protools session into 6.4.1

Anyone got a solution?

Mac os 10.3.9 (With Quicktime 6.5.2)
Protools 6.4.1 Cs4
Mac G4 Dual 1.4

Thanks

Stef

[DigiTechSupt]

Does Pro Tools crash with any kind of error message?

How are the OMF's being created - referenced or embedded? Which Avid system is creating them?

[FajitaTone]

Doesn't MC3.0 have pre 7.4 and post 7.4 OMF export now?

I prefer AAF from Avid for ProTools anyway

[StefB]

Thanks Digi Tech Support!!!

I imported an omf to send you the crash report, and then it came to me!
The OMF's that crashed Protools where all delivered on DVD-r - I copied it to my HD, but never set the permissions of the embedded omf files (from read only) to READ&WRITE!!!

Now it works perfectly!

[FajitaTone]

Originally Posted by StefB

Thanks Digi Tech Support!!!

I imported an omf to send you the crash report, and then it came to me!
The OMF's that crashed Protools where all delivered on DVD-r - I copied it to my HD, but never set the permissions of the embedded omf files (from read only) to READ&WRITE!!!

Now it works perfectly!

D'oh!

cool!