user1597: I am developing a video rendering application. I would like to import editing projects from non-linear video editing application like Avid or FCP.
Which format should I start with, AAF or OMF? What would be the pros and cons of either?

user1079: AAF is the newer and more complete framework.  It is the successor to OMF, which still lives on but mostly because of legacy applications.
Note that Automatic Duck makes a line of highly-regarded tools that help with import and export of these interchange formats and have recently been made available for free.

1597: <p>I am developing a video rendering application. I would like to import editing projects from non-linear video editing application like Avid or FCP.</p>

<p>Which format should I start with, AAF or OMF? What would be the pros and cons of either?</p>
 1079: <p>AAF is the newer and more complete framework.  It is the successor to OMF, which still lives on but mostly because of legacy applications.</p>

<p>Note that <a href="http://www.automaticduck.com/products/" rel="nofollow">Automatic Duck</a> makes a line of highly-regarded tools that help with import and export of these interchange formats and have recently been made available for free.</p>
