Using XML files

XML files are industry-standard text files that contain all of the information about your edit and are exchanged between Final Cut Pro and third-party applications, such as Logic Pro. Follow these steps to export an XML file from your project:

1. Select the project in the browser, and from the File menu, navigate to File | Export XML.
2. Save the XML file to your preferred location on your computer.

Figure 6.37 – Export XML

3. When the pop-up menu appears, select Audio in Metadata View, then select Current Version, unless advised differently. (Note that you may be asked to select another option by the audio professional you are sending the XML to.)
4. If you are sending the XML file to Logic Pro, choose File | Import | Final Cut Pro XML, then choose the file in the Import dialog. When you import Final Cut Pro sequences into Logic Pro, volume and stereo pan automation are retained.

When sending audio as an XML...