OpenTimelineIO
Freedom to create anywhere. Export your Sequence timelines to industry-standard OTIO interchange format and take your edit wherever inspiration leads.
Great creative work rarely happens in isolation. While Sequence excels at collaborative editing and review, we know your creative process might need specialized tools beyond our current capabilities. That's why we've integrated OpenTimelineIO (OTIO) as your creative escape hatch — a powerful way to take your edits beyond Sequence while maintaining the integrity of your collaborative creative decisions.
Every timeline in Sequence can be exported as an OTIO package, bundling your edit decisions with the exact media needed to bring your vision to life in other applications. This isn't just an export — it's creative freedom incarnate, letting you leverage Sequence's collaborative power for team editing while preserving your ability to polish in specialized tools.
OTIO Features#
Export Process#
- Timeline selection
- Quick Actions export
- Header menu access
- Background processing
- Progress tracking
Package Contents#
- OTIO timeline data
- Required media assets
- Edit decision lists
- Metadata preservation
- Reconstruction info
Compatibility#
- DaVinci Resolve support
- Premiere Pro integration
- Media Composer workflow
- Third-party plugins
- Growing tool ecosystem
Best Practices#
- Export size management
- Storage optimization
- Workflow testing
- Version control
- Effect preservation
Pro Tips#
- Test with small sequences first
- Monitor storage requirements
- Keep source projects active
- Use for specialized finishing
- Leverage external tools
Perfect For#
- Professional finishing
- Cross-app workflows
- Complex projects
- Specialized effects
- Multi-tool pipelines