AES 31-3 : 2008(R2013)

Foreword
Corrigendum 2000-06-07
Corrigendum 2000-06-15
0 Introduction
   0.1 Rationale for this standard
   0.2 Conventions used in this standard
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Edit decision markup language (EDML)
   4.1 Description
   4.2 Text specifications
   4.3 Keywords
   4.4 EDML data types
   4.5 EDML usage conventions
   4.6 Required sections and reserved keywords
   4.7 Column alignment example
5 Time-code character groups
   5.1 Time-code group
   5.2 Sample group
6 Audio decision list (ADL)
   6.1 List structure
   6.2 Edit time markers
   6.3 Sections
   6.4 ADL event entries
   6.5 Reference lists
7 Assignment of coding
   7.1 Resource locators, identifiers, and formats
   7.2 Reserved locations
Annex A - Video frame to sampling-frequency ratios
Annex B - Time-code character format
Annex C - Section keyword summary
Annex D - Informative references
Annex E - Zone differences from UTC for some locations
Annex F - Currently approved resource locator, identifier,
          and format references

Specifies a convention for expressing edit data in text form for digital audio stored as random access disk files in a manner that enables simple and accurate computer parsing while retaining human readability. It also explains a method for expressing sample-accurate time-code information in character notation, and simple automation for stereo & surround panning and audio gain.