Xedio Importer User`s Manual
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1. User s Manual Version 3 1 January 2011 Importer Xedio From Suite Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 COPYRIGHT EVS Broadcast Equipment Copyright 2010 2011 All rights reserved DISCLAIMER The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this user manual is accurate up to date and reliable EVS Broadcast Equipment cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this publication IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS Your comments will help us improve the quality of the user documentation Do not hesitate to send improvement requests or report any error or inaccuracy on this user manual by e mail to doc evs tv REGIONAL CONTACTS You will find the full list of addresses and phone numbers of the EVS headquarters and local offices either at the end of this user manual or on the EVS website on the following page http www evs tv contacts UsER MANUALS ON EVS WEBSITE The latest version of the user manual if any and other user manuals on EVS products can be found on the EVS download center on the following webpage http www evs tv downloadcenter Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 Xe2. servers needs to be operational to be able to access the material itself It is possible to import all the clips created with a given camera or stored on a given page or bank into CleanEdit to make them available in the XT Clips and Edit Manager tabs To import clips from an EVS server proceed as follows 1 Select the requested camera page or bank in the Server Structure area All the clips created with the selected channel or stored on the selected page or bank are displayed in the Clip Channel area 2 Specify the Label field that is to say the name of the media when it will be imported into Xedio CleanEdit By default the clip name will be taken over 3 Ensure that the Publish check box is ticked to make the media available and visible to all users 4 Click the Start Import Process button at the bottom of the window POSSIBLE ACTIONS IN CLEANEDIT You have several possibilities to bring the EVS server material as media or clips into a project using the EVS Server tab e Drag and drop a recorder channel from the Servers list in the EVS Server tab to the Media area of a project This will make the corresponding record train available in the project as a media e Drag and drop a clip from the Clip Channel area in the EVS Server tab to the Clips area of a project This will make the corresponding clip available in the project as a clip e Import the clips created with the given camera or stored in the given page or b
3. Streams Ratio HIGH BITRATE Issue 3 1 B 15 Issue 3 1 B BATCH IMPORT 2 Xedio Importer XDCAM XDCAMEX Video Audio Stills Properties Metadata M 02jNov 10 iv Shooting date Description Subfolder Q Med LowRes Folder S Material Media HiRes Folder Scan Filter Video Ratio Unknown 3 3 SETUP Xedio Suite Version 3 1 RTD Media class External ref User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 Before you start importing files you need to specify the following parameters via the Setup button e The media server where the lo res and hi res files will be stored when they are imported e How the audio tracks in the source file will be assigned in the CleanEdit audio configuration Up to 16 audio channels can be assigned 16 Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 3 4 FIELDS IN THE VIDEO AUDIO STILLS TAB The following table describes the common fields that will be used when you perform a single file import or batch import Field Description Properties sub tab Shooting date Date when the media was recorded by the camera mandatory Default current date Media Class Class categorizing the media as defined in Class Manager in Xedio Manager Default Undefined mandatory Publish Check box that allows you to see the imported media in the cli
4. e the visible bitmap e the bitmap key In the bitmap key white represents an area of the picture which will remain visible and black represents an area of the picture which will be transparent Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 e the transition key In the transition key white represents the current picture and black represents the next picture This is represented in the picture below RTD tiff files with wipe transition effect sample N 3 5 RTD bitmap RTD Bitmap key RTD transition key White wil show chp Mack wil show cip x gt RTD tiff files with mix transition effect sample EX ee JL JE E Ede Ahio Wil show chp Blech wil show chp B gt amp 4 2 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR TIFF FILES You need to have an even number of Tiff files for your RTD sequence The Tiff files used in an RTD sequence should be full size e in SD PAL 720 x 576 pixels e in SD NTSC 720 x 480 pixels e in HD 1920 x 1080 pixels In PAL the 768 pixel resolution is reduced to 720 in 4 3 and the 1024 pixel resolution to 720 in 16 9 to keep the aspect ratio The Tiff files should be done in RGB mode 24 bits pixels 8 bits color 2 keys 4 3 SETUP Before you start importing files you need to specify via the Setup button the media server where the lo res and hi res files wi
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6. on the same network as the Xedio suite In this case Xedio does not import the file content into the Xedio storage system but creates a reference to the server files in the Xedio database Note The mandatory field names are displayed in red in the user interface as long as you do not define a value for them Warning messages are also displayed at the bottom of the tab to tell the user which fields should be filled in GENERAL IMPORT PROCESS AND MANDATORY FIELDS The import process is similar in all tabs However the file related information you can provide depends on the file to import In each sub tab and for all import sessions the mandatory steps and information are the following 1 2 4 Specify where Xedio Importer will find the source files to be imported Specify the Label field that is to say the name of the media when it will be imported into Xedio CleanEdit Tick the Published check box to make the media available and visible to all users Click the Start Import Process button at the bottom of the window Once imported the files will be available in CleanEdit in the Media Manager tab and depending on the file source in the XT Clips tab Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 2 Importing XDCAM P2 and XDCAMEX Files 2 1 INTRODUCTION The P2 XDCAM amp XDCAMEX tabs allow importing media files created with
7. 23 35 23 ADL 090825 1 Undefined ADL 090825 1 25 Aug 09 8 51 38 ADL 090825 2 Undefined ADL 090825 2 25 Aug 09 8 52 14 ADL_090825_3 00 Undefined ADL_090825_3 00 25 Aug 09 8 54 05 ADL 090825 3 01 Undefined ADL 090825 3 01 25 Aug 09 8 54 05 ADL 090825 3 02 Undefined ADL 030825 3 02 25 Aug 09 8 54 05 ADL 090825 4 00 Undefined ADL 090825 4 00 25 Aug 09 8 54 24 ADL 090825 4 01 Undefined ADL 090825 4 01 25 Aug 09 8 54 24 ADL_090825_4 02 Undefined ADL_090825_4 02 25 Aug 09 8 54 24 The EVS Server tab contains four areas e Server Structure area e Media Properties area e Clip Channel area e Setup and Refresh buttons 5 2 2 SERVER STRUCTURE AREA In this area the servers defined in Xedio Manager are visible and the following items are displayed e the recorder channels that can be defined on the given server not only the active recorder channels e the pages and banks where clips are available 24 Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 5 2 3 5 2 4 5 2 5 MEDIA PROPERTIES AREA In this area you will specify relevant information to identify the media in Xedio CleanEdit Field Description General Label Name assigned to the XT clips as they are defined in the Xedio database mandatory If no label is specified in this field the XT clip name will be used This will be Clip Name in the XT Clips tab or Name in the Media Manager tab Media Cl
8. Filename Format String Available Fields Extension that will be used to name the project when it is automatically created The project name will be the concatenation of the label and the project extension String used as a template to assign a name to the imported media files It is based on metadata fields selected from the Available Fields drop down list and appended to the string using the Append button Fields that can be used in the name of the imported media files Append Button used to append the selected available field in the filename string Reset Button used to reset the import filename format string to the default template Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 2 4 3 AUDIO CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TAB The Audio Channel Assignment tab makes it possible to specify how the audio stereo channels of the source file will be assigned in the CleanEdit audio configuration Once the audio track assignment has been defined in Xedio Importer or AutoFile Importer these values will always be used on the workstation instead of the default ones defined in Xedio Manager Setup for XDCAM Defaults Audio Channels Assignment How TO DEFINE AUDIO CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT It is possible to define the audio channel assignment to be taken into account for the selected type of media file XDCAM in this example You will be able to
9. R TAB DESCRIPTION 5 2 1 OVERVIEW fideo Audio cama cams abe T Concert camc Thumb IN Thumb OUT Clip name Creatior 501 090508 5 00 Undefined ADL 090508 5 00 08 Jun 09 17 29 50 ADL 090608 5 01 Undefined ADL 090608 5 01 08 Jun 09 17 29 50 adi 090516 Undefined adi 030616 16Jun 09 10 46 01 090616 1 00 Undefined adi 090615 1 00 16 Jun 09 10 adi 090516 1 01 Undefined adi 090516 1 01 16 09 10 46 59 adi 090516 2 00 Undefined adi 030616 2 00 16Jun 09 10 47 1 adi 090516 2 01 Undefined adi 030616 2 01 16Jun 09 10 47 1 090529 00 Undefined 090529 00 30 09 5 22 18 adi 090629 02 Undefined adl_090629 02 30 Jun 09 5 22 18 090629 1 00 Undefined adi 090623 1 00 30 Jun 09 5 24 13 adi 090529 1 01 Undefined adi 090529 1 01 30 Jun 09 5 24 13 adi 090623 1 02 Undefined adi 090623 1 02 30 Jun 09 5 24 13 adi 090630 1 00 Undefined adi 090630 1 00 30Jun 09 23 26 33 adi 090630 1 01 Undefined 090630 1 01 30 Jun 09 23 21 adi 030530 1 02 Undefined adi 090530 1 02 30 Jun 09 23 26 33 adi 030630 2 Undefined adi 090630 2 O1Jul 09 4 25 36 adi 090707 1 Undefined adi 090707 1 OFJul 09 23 44 48 ADL 090707 2 00 Undefined ADL 090707 2 00 07 Jul 09 23 58 11 501 090707 2 01 Undefined ADL 030707 2 01 O7Jul 09 23 58 11 ADL 090707 2 02 Undefined ADL 090707 2 02 07 Jul 09 23 58 11 adi 090831 1 00 Undefined adi 090831 1 00 31 Aug 09 14 51 58 adi 090831 1 01 Undefined adi 090831 1 01 31 Aug 09 14 51 58 pdo Undefined pdo 13Jul 09
10. User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 3 Importing Video Audio Stills Files 3 1 INTRODUCTION To import new video in an architecture working with high resolution and low resolution files the two corresponding files must be imported at the same time from the Video Audio Stills tab The high resolution file will be used for high resolution workstations and the low resolution files will be used on the lo resolution workstations The import process will reference this new media in the database based on common timecode range in both files 3 2 SINGLE FILE OR BATCH IMPORT There are two ways to import media inside the system e The first one is a single file import that allows you to specify a label for the item e The second one the batch import allows you to import the content of entire folders but uses the original file names as the name for the media label In both cases you can apply the general import process defined in the section 1 2 1 General Import Process and Mandatory Fields on page 3 to import the requested files Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 SINGLE FILE IMPORT DCAM 2 erver Video Audio Stills Properties Metadatas Label Shooting date 02 Dec 09 Media class 2 External ref Description Subfolder BITRATE FileName Media Type TC In Duration PTS Video Standard
11. a P2 XDCAM or XDCAMEX camera The source files can be retrieved from a camera directly connected to the CleanEdit workstation or are made available via an FTP server deo Audio Stils Label HighJump Media class IEEE Shooting date Iv 01 Dec 09 m nal ref Imported Filename Duration Aspect D 10 2007 15 16 3 Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 2 2 2 3 IMPORT PROCESS To be able to import files from P2 and XDCAM cameras you need to proceed as follows 1 n the Setup window you can accessed by clicking the Setup button define e the source and destination locations e the default values for the properties of the imported files e the audio channel assignment 2 Specify the Label field that is to say the name of the media when it will be imported into Xedio CleanEdit 3 requested change the file properties before you perform a given import 4 Ensure that the Published check box is ticked to make the media available and visible to all users 5 Select the files you want to import from the Media List e Press CTRL click on the files for a selection of multiple non contiguous files e Press SHIFT click on the first and last file for a selection of multiple contiguous files 6 Click the Start Import Process button at the bottom of window At the end of the import process a
12. and then converts the sequence to display it in the Result field Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 9 1 5 1 1 5 1 2 5 Importing Files from EVS Servers INTRODUCTION DIRECT ACCESS TO THE EVS VipEo SERVERS The EVS Server tab makes it possible to have a direct visibility and access to the material on the EVS video servers XT XS or XL servers via the Ethernet connection The media you will import will be referenced in the Xedio Media server but not physically imported and its definition will be added to the Xedio database To be able to view the server content in the EVS Server tab the servers need to be properly defined in the Linx EVS Video Server tool in Xedio Manager ACCESSING VIDEO SERVER CLIPS VERSUS BACKUP FILES When you use the direct access functionality you will access the media directly on the EVS video server as long as it has not been backed up If it has been backed up via XFile automatic or manual backup or IPDirector Send to a CleanEdit target CleanEdit will open the backup file instead of the clip on the EVS video server Important As clips are not protected from a manual deletion on the EVS video server it is highly recommended to perform a backup in XFile or in IPDirector 23 Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 52 EVS SERVE
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14. ass Class categorizing the media as defined in Class Manager in Xedio Manager mandatory Default Undefined Publish Check box that allows you to see the imported media in the client workstations database lists Description Optional text to describe the media Metadata The metadata fields included in the default metadata profile defined in Xedio Manager will be displayed You can change the default value or assign a value to these fields CLIP CHANNEL AREA In this area you will view the clips corresponding to the selection in the Server Structure area In other words If you have selected You will see a recorder channel in the The clips created on this recorder channel Server Structure area a page bank in the Server The clips stored on this page bank Structure area SETUP The Setup button makes it possible to specify the hi res and lo res media server where media or clips imported from the EVS servers will be referenced 25 Issue 3 1 B 9 3 5 3 1 9 3 2 26 Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 USING EVS SERVERS RECORD TRAIN AND CLIPS IN XEDIO How TO IMPORT CLIPS FROM AN EVS SERVER Importing clips from an EVS Server into Xedio does not physically import the clip in the media server it creates a virtual location on the media server and stores the clip definition in the Xedio database Consequently the connection to the
15. d Source Auto Src Disk Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 Description Select the option to be used to detect the source files Option to automatically scan the camera disks for new files to be imported Drive path Drive or path to access a camera or device connected to the Xedio workstation via a USB or FireWire connection depending on the device FTP Destination Hi res server FTP server used with some cameras or devices that are connected to the Xedio workstation via a GigE connection The IP address the login and password to connect to the FTP server need to be specified Media server that will be used to store the imported files The list is retrieved from the media servers where a hi res folder is defined in Xedio Manager Media Servers tool FTP FTP server where the imported hi res files will be stored The IP address the login and password to connect to the FTP server need to be specified Lo res server Media server that will be used to store the imported files The list is retrieved from the media servers where a lo res folder is defined in Xedio Manager Media Servers tool FTP FTP server where the imported lo res files will be stored The IP address the login and password to connect to the FTP server need to be specified Subfolder Subfolder where the files will be stored on the FTP server The sub
16. define one of the following configurations e up to 8 stereo pairs e up to 5 stereo pairs and 5 1 group Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 e up to 2 stereo pairs and two 5 1 groups To do so proceed as follows 1 From the Physical Channels field select the number of audio channels 2 4 8 or 16 As many blocks as audio channels selected are displayed in the window 2 Right click an audio channel field The following contextual menu appears 3 Select one of the options e 2 0 Two audio channels are used e 5 1 Six audio channels are used 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining channels Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 Setup for Mode Defaults Audio Channels Assignment Physical Channels 1 How TO REMOVE A TRACK ASSIGNMENT To cancel the assignment of a track proceed as follows 1 Right click the audio track block A contextual menu is displayed 2 Select Remove Group The 2 stereo track or 6 5 1 track blocks are empty and available again HOW TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF TRACKS ASSIGNMENT To move track proceed as follows 1 Right click the audio track block A contextual menu is displayed 2 Select Move Group Down or Move Group Up The channels corresponding to the track are moved Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1
17. dio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 Table of Contents TABLE Aeengpz pp team uite renin V 1 c 1 GENERA te ctc per Pad eee aaNet FUP 1 1 1 1 Separate Software Application or Built in Module enne 1 C ERE 2 1 2 INIPOB TABLE MEDIA s cain itn teo Y tee Anan aimee a inn GA 3 1 2 1 GENERAL IMPORT PROCESS AND MANDATORY 3 2 IMPORTING XDCAM P2 AND XDCAMEX FILES 4 2l IBNIBRODUSTIONG a 4 22 gt IMPORT PROCESS umo deudas tro basi golpe detegere 5 2 3 FIELDS IN THE XDCAM P2 AND XDCAMEX TABS sees 5 244 SETUPANINENOML epe tn ON EM Pave tero EM len 7 ce 7 242 debi nut DE obstat 9 24 9 Audio Channel Assignment ner te p p DOE leue en pel 11 3 IMPORTING VIDEO AUDIO STILLS FILES 14 34 INTRODUCTION seen EE adn on Pr vehe set ap RM aue ERR 14 3 2 SINGLE FILE OR BATCH IMPOR E Rel n bini 14 3 9 SETUP a merde eda
18. edia in the client workstations database lists You need to check it if you want to use the media in CleanEdit External Ref External reference of the source support for example a barcode identifying a tape of a VTR Description Media List Optional text to describe the media List automatically filled in with the detected source files that can be imported from the source location Select the media to import from the list and press the Start Import Process button to import the files to the specified destination Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 2 4 SETUP WINDOW You open the Setup window by clicking the Setup button on the top right corner of the XDCAM or P2 tab 2 4 1 MODE TAB X Mode Defaults Audio Channels Assignment HOG Solutions engine HOG Solutions Audio engine AXSTORE 70110 Low res server AXSTORE 70110 SubFolder The information in this tab makes it possible to specify where and how the source file will be identified and where the files will be imported to Field Description General MOG Solution Third party engine that concatenates all source clips Merge engine selected for import into a single media MOG Solution Third party solution that replaces the audio from the lo res Audio engine media by the audio from the hi res media to improve the lo res audio quality Issue 3 1 B Fiel
19. ent External Ref workstations database lists External reference of the source support for example a barcode identifying a tape of a VTR Description Optional text to describe the media Sub folder Sub folder to use or create on the storage server Setup Button to access the parameters for the imported files Metadata sub tab The metadata fields from the default metadata profile for media are displayed and can be filled in with the requested values Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 The following table describes the fields specific to the single file import Field Description Label Name assigned to the files when they are imported to the Xedio database mandatory Low Bitrate The Browse button allows the selection of the lo res file fields High Bitrate The Browse button allows the selection of the corresponding hi fields res file Note Both hi res and lo res files need to have a common range of timecode to be imported as a new media in the system The following table describes the fields specific to the batch import They allow the definition of settings related to the source files Field LowRes folder Description Folder where the source lo res files are stored HiRes folder Folder where the source hi res files are stored Scan Filter File format extension of the files to be imported Whe
20. folder needs to be created beforehand Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 2 4 2 DEFAULTS TAB The Defaults tab makes it possible to identify default values which can then be modified in the main tab Mode Defaults Audio Channels As signment Media class Publish Create CleanE dit Project Project name extension ZYEARZMONTHZDAYZHOURZMINZSECZMSEC _ Available Fields Field Description Mode Radio button to select how the aspect ratio of the imported files will be chosen Possible values e Manual aspect ratio defined manually for each file during the import process e Auto 4 3 aspect radio forced to 4 3 for all imported media e Auto 16 9 aspect radio forced to 16 9 for all imported media Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 Field Description Properties Specifies the default values for some fields of the main XDCAM or P2 tab Media Class Default media class selected in the XDCAM or P2 tab Publish Default value for the Published check box in the XDCAM or P2 tab Create CleanEdit Project When the check box is ticked a CleanEdit project will automatically be created each time an import process is started In case of automatic import the CleanEdit project is created for all the media imported automatically Project Name Extension Imported
21. ips From EVS Server S ue Pacte catre essit Fen rhet gas 26 Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 5 3 2 Possible Actions in CleanEdit sss nn 26 Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 What s New The following table describes the sections updated to reflect the new and modified features on Xedio Importer from Xedio Suite 3 1 compared to Xedio Suite 3 0 In the user manual the icon bel has been added on left margin to highlight information on new and updated features Click the section number or the description in the table to jump directly to the corresponding section Section Description 1 2 2 Possibility to import XDCAMEX files 2 4 8 3 3 Audio Track Assignment support of 16 audio channels in the imported files and possibility to define the audio track assignment according to the type of imported file Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 1 Introduction 1 1 GENERAL 1 1 1 SEPARATE SOFTWARE APPLICATION OR BUILT IN MODULE In the Xedio suite the Xedio Importer application offers a way of acquiring media files for use within the system The Xedio Importer is available as e a separate application e as a module built in CleanEdit and available in the Media Im
22. ll be stored when they are imported 20 Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 4 4 FIELDS IN THE RTD TAB Server Video Audio Stils ATD YD GENERATE KMT V52 PAL INTERLACE First file BEN amp DLNRTDSHD 1080i 1820NRTDSEVS2 PAL INTERLACE 1820x1080NEV52 Files found Video Standard HD 10801 50 Bitmap Bitmap key Transition key To preview and import a RTD Replay Transition Device sequence select the RTD tab complete the following fields then click on the Start Import Process button to copy the effect file on the storage server and add the effect in the database 21 Issue 3 1 B 22 Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 The following table describes the fields Field Label mandatory Description Name assigned to the files when they are imported to the Xedio database First File The Browse button allows the selection of one file from the sequence to be imported Files found Number of files found in the same folder as the selected first file You need to have an even number of tiff files to import for your RTD sequence Video Standard Video standard to apply to create the transition PAL SD HD 1080i 950 NTSC drop SD 1080i 859 94 Preview Button Displays the corresponding pictures in the Bitmap Bitmap Key and Transition Key fields
23. message specifies how many files have been successfully imported Once imported the files are available in CleanEdit in the Media Manager tab FIELDS IN THE XDCAM P2 AND XDCAMEX TABS Field Description General Status Status of the last performed action setup or import status Auto Src Disk List of disks detected when the source files are searched on disks using the Auto Src Disk process selected in the Setup Manual Auto Specifies whether the import process is manual or automatic When the import is automatic all the identified files are automatically imported Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 Field Description When the import is manual you need to select the files to import in the Media List and press the Start Import Process button If you do not select anything all the files will be imported Refresh Button to force the data to be refreshed when the setup parameters have been changed Setup Button to access the setup parameters Media Properties Label mandatory Name assigned to the files when they are imported to the Xedio database Shooting date Date when the media was recorded by the camera mandatory Default current date Media Class Class categorizing the media as defined in Class Manager in Xedio Manager mandatory Default Undefined Publish Check box that allows you to see the imported m
24. n the file extension is specified in this field the application will scan for and import the files having this extension It is recommended to use the scan filter in case of multi file formats For example the scan filter will be mxf for OPAtom and mov for QuickTime Ref Video Ratio Video ratio of the source files that is to say 4 3 or 16 9 Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 4 Importing Transition Effects RTD 4 1 INTRODUCTION An RTD is a transition effect that can be used in Xedio CleanEdit between two video clips RTDs are sequences of numbered files in TIFF format designed with two keys This tab makes it possible to convert a sequence of TIFF pictures into a transition effect file for CleanEdit It is recommended to create RTDs not exceeding 1 5 seconds Important Inside an edit the total duration of all different RTDs used in a timeline CANNOT exceed 4 seconds Note that the same RTD can be used as many times as you need inside a timeline as soon as the total duration constraint is met 4 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON TIFFS AND RTDS 4 2 1 TIFF FILES REQUIRED FOR AN RTD Logo or stills with a key are supported under the TIFF and TGA file formats Sample 1 Logo Sample 2 Effect Bitmap picture CleanEdit Key layer Black will aber vides 3 The Tiff files consist of three elements
25. porter tab e as a module built in Xedio Manager and available in the Media category Media Importer tool The bulk of the functionality in the application or the built in modules is identical However slight differences may appear and will be highlighted in the user manual Issue 3 1 B Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 1 1 2 PURPOSE Through the Media Importer the authorized users may import media that have already been recorded and are in file format Once the files are imported they become available in the Media Manager tab of Xedio CleanEdit XDCAM P2 E erver Video Audio Stills Status Auto Sre Disk Label HighJump_final Media class Sport International Shooting date 01 Dec 03 Pu External ref Description Imported Filename Duration Aspect Xedio Suite Version 3 1 User s Manual Xedio Importer Issue 3 1 B EVS Broadcast Equipment January 2011 1 2 1 2 1 IMPORTABLE MEDIA The Xedio Importer main window allows you to select media to import Several tabs are available depending on the type of media you want to import P2 XDCAM and XDCAMEX sub tabs To import media files recorded on Panasonic P2 or Sony XDCAM and XDCAMEX cameras Audio Video Stills sub tab To import media files images or audio files RTD sub tab To import video containing transitions EVS Server sub tab To import media files available on an EVS server
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