FORK Xchange Suite
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1. VERSION 3 0 Upload Manager The Upload Manager allows the user to upload media to the internal Xchange server or to a FORK Production Server If available this function is on the control menu available by clicking on the Xchange icon When the Upload Manager is selected the upload window will open 3 Xplore Upload Manager Logout Important note Media needs to match the following settings Extensions mp4 mov Video Codec s h 264 Audio Codec s aac Maximum bit rate 50 Mb s Files that do not match these specifications will be sent to secondary workflow third party transcoding engines will transcode the media first before registering in the FORK Xchange server 23 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 To upload a file Xchange Upload Manager Enter Name J y Select file Fassion 01 Browse 2 VEN Enter Description 3 3 Additional Metadata optional 3 5 3 Upload Media File Upload History Status 17 89 ME 24 55 ME E Fassion 01 Uploading File Date pending Skydive 01 Ready in Xchange 5410079022Ga44 1 2014 09 19 02 40 16 Airplane 01 Ready in Xchange 541b07687fc76 1 2014 09 19 02 39 35 Soccer 01 Ready in Xchange 41596667688e 1 2014 09 19 02 35 16 1 Enter a name 2 Click Browse and select a file 3 Enter a description of the media 4 Add additional meta data by click on Additional Metadata button 5 Click Upload M2. 014 09 19 Download Media Clip did 541 74 Advanced Search recordid 541b9666 Download FCPX XML Batch Meta Data Edit 7 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 6 Download Premiere CC XML Actions 00 00 03 05 4 OM 4 Select link expiration Media Tools HR MIN SEC FR Create Download Link Check all Uncheck all Check multiple 1 clip selected bord Creation Date desc Name News 01 recordid 541b97ff6e76d 1 Category Season Duration 00 00 18 18 GeoLocation Category Type Episode creationDate 2014 09 19 02 42 05 Approval Status Pending Creator admin Version Name Fassion 01 recordid 541b97d0639c0 1 Category Season Duration 00 00 12 12 GeoLocation Category Type Episode creationDate 2014 09 19 02 41 18 Approval Status Pending Creator admin Version Name Skydive 01 recordid 541b979236a44 1 Category Season Duration 00 00 02 23 GeoLocation Category Type Episode creationDate 2014 09 19 02 40 16 Approval Status Creator admin Version Name Airplane 01 recordid 541b97687fc76 1 Category Season Duration 00 00 11 11 GeoLocation Category Type Episode creationDate 2014 09 19 02 39 35 Approval Status Creator admin Version Name Soccer 01 recordid 541b96667688a 1 Category Season Duration 00 00 11 10 GeoLocation Category Type Episode creationDate 2014 09 19 02 35 16 Approval Status Creator admin Version Name test recordid 540f4d60b4c24 1 Category Season Duration 00 00 09 25 GeoLocation Catego
3. Episode Version Season Episode Version Season Episode Version Season Episode Version Season Episode Version Season Episode Version ed Creation Date desc The edit button allows you to edit metadata The D button will render and download the consolidated subclip The Sync and Refresh Button ma o primestream Smart Bins gt 62 ContentType gt Highlights gt Programs 7 Approvals gt 2 GeoLocation Simple Search Advanced Search Batch Meta Data Edit Actions HR MIN SEC FR Media Tools Check all Uncheck all Check multiple 1 clip selected Name News 01 Duration 00 00 1 8 18 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 42 05 Name Fassion 01 Duration 00 00 12 12 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 41 18 Name Skydive 01 Duration 00 00 02 23 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 40 16 Name Airplane 01 Duration 00 00 11 11 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 39 35 Name test Duration 00 00 09 25 creationDate 2014 09 09 18 56 19 Name Approval Status ProgramName Name Soccer 01 Select Download Quality creationDate 2014 09 19 Download Media Clip recordid 541b966674 Download FCPX XML Download Premiere CC XML Select link expiration Create Download Link recordid 541b97ff6e76d 1 GeoLocation Approval Status Pending Category Category Type Creator admin recordid 541b97d0639c0 1 GeoLocation Approval Status Pending Category C
4. and one is not red The last blue dot represents that Xchange is ready to send commands to FORK Menu sidebar In the left panel of the Xplore window is the menu sidebar with all of its options for searching and processing the media Smart Bins Simple Search Advanced Search Batch Meta Data Edit Actions Media Tools Smart Bins All of the smart bins accessible to the user Simple Search Searches through name description and Record ID Advanced Search Search through one or more chosen metadata properties Batch Meta Data Edit Batch edit metadata of multiple clips Actions Trigger workflow automation with one or more selected clips Media Tools Additional media options Export csv delete and register media FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Mandatory fields start with an asterisk These need to be filled in before another file can be chosen The user will see an error message if the field is left empty Adding or changing values in the property fields will add overwrite or replace the existing values Media timecode Timecodes in FORK Production and FORK Xchange are frame accurate 00 00 00 0 HR MIN SEC FR Player control buttons Use the play button or space bar to play the video Drag the playhead underneath the video to scrub through it quickly left or right It is also possible to step one frame backwards or advance one frame Marks and subclips creation
5. are represented by smaller proxy files in the mp4 format This format allows you to instantly load and view the media Depending on how FORK Xchange is set up in your facility the high resolution files in your FORK Production environment are either automatically or manually pushed to the FORK Xchange server By default the FORK Xchange server and the FORK Production server each manage a separate database with media and metadata FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Login With the latest version of the Google Chrome browser Access the FORK Xchange database and media connect by entering the URL that is given to you Immediately you will see the FORK Xchange login screen Enter your username and password to login This will open the Xplore window Fe Fork xchange si x TU GC D localhost xchange administrator indexphp option com_logir 3 FORK Xchange Suite FORK Xchange Suite primestream FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 User Interface Xplore window The Xplore window is displayed once the user is logged in This window is used to browse view and manipulate the media and metadata E o primestream Smart Bins Markers Subclips Sync amp 7 My Media Meta Form 7 2 ContentType gt 2 Highlights gt 7 Programs E Approval Status gt 2 Approvals ProgramName Name soccer 01 gt 7 GeoLocation Mame Soccer OI Select Download Quality Simple Search creationDate 2
6. ategory Type Creator admin recordid 541b979236a44 1 GeoLocation Approval Status Category Category Type Creator admin recordid 541b97687fc76 1 GeoLocation Approval Status Category Category Type Creator admin recordid 540f4d60b4c24 1 GeoLocation Approval Status Category Category Type Creator admin Meta Form Production Soccer 01 Select Season Episode Version Season Episode Version Season Episode Version Season Episode Version Season Episode Version Sync amp Pl Es dm Creation Date desc FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Sync Button This function synchronizes FORK markers and subclips into Xchange Sync checks if any new markers or sub clips were created in FORK and creates synchronized versions in Xchange Any markers or sub clips deleted in FORK will be deleted in Xchange Refresh Button The Refresh button will refresh metadata markers and subclips created by other users within Xchange only It will not check FORK for any new items For example this would be used to see if another user in Xchange created or modified metadata markers or subclips instead of reloading the page Smart Bins Smart Bins are bins with a predefined search query They will only show media based on the result of that query Smart Bins My Media v All Clips Approved Rejected 9 Archived 2 Regist
7. ating a new subclip a thumbnail of that subclip with its length will be shown in this tab Smart Bins Info Audio Markers Subclips BD My Media Sort by Timecode In Name ContentType F Highlights Programs Approvals gt GeoLocation Simple Search Advanced Search Batch Meta Data Edit Actions Media Tools Check multiple Create subclip Edit Sub D in 00 00 02 18 out 00 00 05 12 Please enter subclip name Name News 01 Duration 00 00 1 creationDate 201 Name Fassion 01 Duration 00 00 12 12 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 41 18 Name Skydive 01 Duration 00 00 02 23 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 40 16 Name Airplane 01 Duration 00 00 11 11 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 39 35 Name Soccer 01 Duration 00 00 11 10 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 35 16 Name test Duration 00 00 09 25 creationDate 2014 09 09 18 56 19 Category Category Type Creator admin Create Subdip Cancel Category Category Type Creator admin GeoLocation Approval Status Pending recordid 541b979236a44 1 GeoLocation Category Category Type Approval Status Creator admin recordid 541b97687fc76 1 GeoLocation Category Category Type Approval Status Creator admin recordid 541b96667688a 1 Catego GeoLocation jory Type Approval Status Creator admin recordid 540f4d60b4c24 1 GeoLocation Category Category Type Approval Status Creator admin Season
8. buttons The bracket on the left is the mark in button This is going to be the first frame of the subclip when clicked The bracket on the right is mark out To create a subclip click mark in on the first frame mark out on the last frame and the S button to create the subclip A window to name the subclip will open Enter a name click OK and the subclip will be created It will be visible in the Subclips tab FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Media quality button The Media quality button allows you to change the quality of the shown media This will affect all media when another clip is selected in the media panel There are three options to choose from Choose the one that works best for the bandwidth available LOW 420x236 MED 480x270 ff HIGH 960x540 f 00 00 00 00 Create marker button The M button 2 below creates a marker at the frame where the playhead is positioned To create a new marker r Ee bn d Markers Subclips ag MAN CITY SEI Liv POOL 2808 hi p ps ASA 25 43 em mo a z w a to aes EG he 00 00 10 22 00 00 07 01 00 00 01 17 Delete 00 00 01 17 1 Position the playhead 2 Click the M button 3 The marker will be visible 4 Give the marker a name 5 Enter additional metadata as needed 10 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Full screen button The full screen buttons allows the user to view the ch
9. cloud Icon Users can also read and set meta data values by clicking on a metadata property with in the desired form o primestraani in Audio Markers Subclips Synt Meta Form Production Name soccer 01 Approval Status Select ProgramName Name Soccer 0 Select Download Quality creationDate 2014 09 19 Download Media Clip recordid 541b966676 Download FCPX XML Download Premiere CC XML Select link expiration Create Download Link eae Creation Date desc FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Audio The Audio tab can be used to monitor the different audio tracks At this time it is possible to listen to up to eight different audio tracks Note Only five audio tracks can be enable at the same time Info Audio Markers Subclips Track ID ON OFF Tranck Name Vi vV Embeded Track A1 Track 1 A2 Track 2 A3 Track 3 A4 Track 4 A5 Track 5 A6 Track 6 A7 Track 7 A8 Track 8 One or more of the eight discrete audio tracks can be chosen by clicking the ON OFF checkbox of that track Markers After clicking the M to create a new marker the marker thumbnail will be shown in this tab Select a marker to name and add metadata to ss dip hn igh Audio Markers Subclips o MAN CITY EGY LivPOOL 2808 hi e v an regem usa 00 00 10 22 00 00 07 01 00 00 01 17 Delete v 00 00 01 17 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 After cre
10. edia When the upload starts the transfer tab will be selected to show the progress of the upload When the upload is done a message will be displayed The page at 192 168 100 43 says Succesfully uploaded file o primestream While every effort has been made to ensure that this documentation is accurate and reliable Primestream does not assume liability for any damages caused by inaccuracies in the documentation Please submit your comments to feedback primestream com if you have any suggestions for additional material or correction Note Because Primestream frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software applications and Internet sites images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Primestream assumes no responsibility regarding the performance or use of these products For more information visit us at primestream com Primestream Corporation 15590 NW 15th Ave Miami FL 33169
11. ered to Playout The bin tree shown on the left side of the window can be different than the one in your facility Consult your system administrator for more detailed information Selecting a clip in the media panel will load the clip and its metadata into the video window and media info panel 16 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Simple Search There are two ways to do a simple search 1 Search through all the bins 2 Search within a bin The simple search will search through all the media accessible to the user with in the following metadata fields Name Description and RecordlD Type a query in the field and click Go Smart Bins Simple Search fire Search within bin To search within a smart bin check this option and choose a smart bin Click Go to perform the search 17 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Advanced Search The Advanced Search options allow users to do a query within one or more metadata fields Start by selecting the metadata fields that you want to search and clicking the add button next to the metadata drop down menu Advanced Search y Select Meta Field Description Editor Number Location notes pdsid Producer Reporter That will add the chosen metadata field to the Advanced Search option Repeat if more metadata fields need to be searched Remove metadata fields by clicking the minus on the right of the added metadata f
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13. ield Enter the queries in the fields where you want to search on If needed you can search within a bin by checking the option Advanced Search Category president news 8 Search within bin Search 18 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Search results Search results will be shown in the media panel underneath the video window oO primestream o Smart Bins Markers Subclips Sync amp O MAN CITY AE Liv POOL ZA Vases aa a a E Meta Form ContentType E sy gt 7 Highlights gt 9 Programs gt Description gt 7 My Media Name soccer 01 sports gt P Approvals ad gt GeoLocation Approval Status Name Soccer 01 ProgramName Simple Search creationDate 2014 09 19 02 35 recordid 541b96667688a 1 Season sports Episode Search within t Version Advanced Search Batch Meta Data Edit n Check a nc 2 Check multiple 1 clip selected gd Creation Date desc Actions Name Skydive 01 recordid 541b979236a44 1 Category Sports Season Media Tools Duration 00 00 02 23 GeoLocation New York Category Type Episode creationDate 2014 09 19 02 40 16 Approval Status Needs Review Creator admin Version Name Airplane 01 recordid 541b97687fc76 1 Category Season Duration 00 00 11 11 GeoLocation Category Type Episode creationDate 2014 09 19 02 39 35 Approval Status Creator admin Version Name Soccer 01 recordid 541b96667688a 1 Ca
14. osen clip in the browser s full screen mode Master volume button The Master volume button shows a volume fader to adjust the playout volume of the selected media Master 1 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 The media panel shows all of the clips in the selected Smart Bin SN primestream Audio Markers Subclips Tr ed t 4 Fo i Sync amp MAN OTY QE Uv POO e J nad Meta Form Production ContentType gt Highlights gt P Programs Name soccer 01 i Description sports A 3 P 2 Approvals p GeoLocation Simple Search Advanced Search Batch Meta Data Edit Media Tools f 00 00 00 00 a Do ii HR MIN SEC FR Check all Uncheck all Check multiple 1 clip selected Name test Duration 00 00 06 00 creationDate 2014 09 25 04 21 28 Name News 01 Duration 00 00 18 18 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 42 05 Name Fassion 01 Duration 00 00 12 12 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 41 18 Name Skydive 01 Duration 00 00 02 23 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 40 16 Name Airplane 01 Duration 00 00 11 11 creationDate 2014 09 19 02 39 35 Name Soccer 01 Approval Status ProgramName creationDate 2014 09 19 02 35 recordid 541b96667688a 1 recordid 5423984a43ecc 1 GeoLocation Approval Status recordid 541b97ff6e76d 1 GeoLocation Approval Status Pending recordid 541b97d0639c0 1 GeoLocation Approval S
15. primestream pm FORK Xchange Suite WS User Manual Version 3 0 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 primestream Primestream Corporation Copyright 2014 Primestream Corp All rights reserved Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement The owner or authorized user of a valid copy of FORK software may reproduce this publication for the purpose of learning to use such software Redistribution not permitted No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted for commercial purposes such as selling copies of this publication or for providing paid for support services The Primestream logo is a trademark of Primestream Corp registered in the U S and other countries Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Primestream is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Primestream assumes no responsibility regarding the performance or use of these products FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Contents of Contents NON 4 About FORK JP uso ati nE EN Ea 4 Eu 5 User Interface oncicantiinnscevcnteonncapieeneannsssunsionnactanewsdessiieauent 6 Xplore window cceccecceeceeceecaeccuccecseecaeeaeeceec
16. ry Type Episode creationDate 2014 09 09 18 56 19 Approval Status Creator admin Version 1 Control menu Status indicator Menu sidebar Media detail tabs Media preview window Media metadata panel Media timecode Player control buttons O IO INDIAN HB W PO Mark and subclip creation buttons O Media quality buttons le melk Create marker button i NO Full screen button CO Master volume button IN Registered media panel FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Control menu The control drop down menu in the top left corner of the Xplore window will list all modules that are accessible for the user Click on the Xchange icon to open the control menu Xplore Upload Manager Logout The control menu options are on the grey background Depending on the permissions of the user this could be one or more modules The Xplore module is always loaded after logging in When the user needs to work in another module switch to that module through the control menu Use this menu to Logout from FORK Xchange Xplore module Status indicator FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 The status indicator shows how many FORK Production servers are connected to the FORK Xchange server and if there is communication between them 6 primestream r This example shows three FORK Production servers two are connected
17. tatus Pending recordid 541b979236a44 1 GeoLocation New York Approval Status Needs Review recordid 541b97687fc76 1 GeoLocation Approval Status Episode Version Category News Category Type Creator admin Category News Category Type Creator admin Category News Category Type Creator admin Category Sports Category Type Creator admin Category Category Type Creator admin Season Select Ega Ml Creation Date desc Season Episode Version Season Episode Version Season Episode Version Season Episode Version Season Episode Version With the Check all button it is possible to select all the clips in the bin Uncheck all will deselect the selection When multiple clips need to be chosen manually first click the Check multiple button Then click on multiple clips to se HR MIN SEC FR Check all lect a set Uncheck all Check multiple 2 clips selected Duration 00 00 11 13 Name upload test round 3 02 recordid cf18a72f 1 Duration creationDate 201 Creator jose Content Status creationDate 201 12 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Media detail panel The media details panel has the following sectios Info The Info tab shows the metadata properties and a thumbnail of the media It is also possible to download the media With in the Info tab users can download media by clicking on the
18. tegory Season Duration 00 00 11 10 GeoLocation Category Type Episode creationDate 2014 09 19 02 35 16 Approval Status Creator admin Version 19 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Batch Metadata Edit Batch Metadata Edit allows users to enter or change metadata of multiple media files Users are able to select multiple files in the media panel and use an available form to change the metadata Batch Meta Data Edit xchangeform Batch meta datal Approved Send Select multiple clips in the media panel Continue with selecting the metadata from from the Select Form drop down menu Selecting a metadata form will load all of the metadata properties of this form It is now possible to type or to select any of the metadata drop down menus Fields that already have metadata in them and aren t touched by the user will not be changed Batch Meta Data Edit xchangeform Upload Teacher Student date01 Batch Meta Data Edit Select Category flag Description Click the Send button to batch change the metadata The page at 192 168 100 43 says Meta data edit has been added to the Xchange queue o FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Actions Actions are used to trigger workflow automations with the chosen clip or clips Select one or multiple clips from the media panel Actions Select Action N Send The Select Action drop down menu lists all of this user s available ac
19. tions Select one of the visible actions Batch Meta Data Edit Select Action actionstate01 approve Archive Ls DeleteClip Publish to Social Networks reject Restore After the action is chosen click on Send This will trigger the action with the selected clip s A message that the clip is added to the Xchange queue will be shown It will be processed shortly The page at 192 168 100 43 says Send action has been added to the Xchange queue i Consult your system administrator for detailed information about the actions in the drop down menu FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL VERSION 3 0 Media tools The Media Tools section has several functions The Create CSV button will create a CSV file with the metadata of the clips selected The CSV file will download automatically Media Tools Create CSV Delete Media Register Media Select transfer PDS Register Media Administrators will have access to the Delete Media button It will delete the chosen media file s Note The delete media button will only delete media that is registered to the standalone Xchange system To delete media that is in a FORK Prodcution server it must be deleted with in FORK With the Register Media option it is possible to register a selected media file in a FORK Production server Media Tools Create CSV Delete Media Register Media Select transfer PDS 22 FORK XCHANGE USER MANUAL
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