Supported Timeline Formats

Timeline Builder uses Timeline XML from Resolve for the video or multicam timeline, together with either synced WAVs or an AAF file with chased timecode. It writes an FCPXML timeline for editorial and post-production workflows.

AAF audio may be embedded or linked to external media. Optional audio matching aligns the AAF with a Stereo mix WAV when both contain the same edit but have different in points. See AAF audio alignment for setup, confidence and manual offsets.

Timeline compatibility depends on the target application. Even when an application can import FCPXML, it may interpret roles, tracks, clip names or media paths differently.

After the build, test the FCPXML in the receiving application before sending the final handoff. Check that clips land at the expected timecode, media links correctly and grouped WAVs appear in a usable form.