CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide (Version 2.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Introduction 1 Basics 2 Administrating Clips 3 Controlling an External Player 4 Capturing Clips 5 Playing Out Clips 6 The VTR Task Mode 7 Appendix A Index I
User Guide Version 2.6 for the CLIPSTER I/O Tool Version 2.6 Copyright © 2008-2009 by DVS Digital Video Systems AG, Hanover. All rights reserved. The manuals as well as the soft- and/or hardware described here and all their constituent parts are protected by copyright. Without the express permission of DVS Digital Video Systems AG any form of use which goes beyond the narrow bounds prescribed by copyright legislation is prohibited and liable to prosecution.
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Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................... 1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2 Overview ............................................................................. 1-3 Target Group ........................................................................ 1-4 Conventions Used in this User Guide .................................... 1-5 Important Notes ................................................................... 1-6 New in the I/O Tool ............
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 4 Controlling an External Player ............................................... 4-1 4.1 The RS-422 Mode ................................................................ 4-2 4.1.1 The Video Overlay ...................................................... 4-2 4.1.2 The Information Area .................................................. 4-3 4.1.3 The Shuttle Bar ........................................................... 4-7 4.1.4 The Controls .....................................
Contents 6 Playing Out Clips ..................................................................... 6-1 6.1 The Settings ......................................................................... 6-2 6.1.1 The Video Format ....................................................... 6-2 6.1.2 The Play-Out Type ...................................................... 6-5 6.1.3 The Timeline Settings ................................................... 6-6 6.1.4 The Position Settings ..................................
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide I iv Index .............................................................................................
Introduction 1 This documentation describes how to use the I/O Tool of CLIPSTER, the real-time conforming and finishing system manufactured by DVS. CLIPSTER is a powerful high-resolution video workstation with enormous flexibility, especially designed to meet the demands of modern post production houses. CLIPSTER offers capturing, online editing and storing of digital film and audio data in one device. The system performs all works in real time.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide – Easy handling of the user interface, – clips can be moved via drag-and-drop, – control of an externally connected device via RS-422 for record and play-out, – total control of the capturing or play-out process via a real-time video overlay, – automatic re-capturing of dropped frames and audio after record, – EDL import and export function, – projects can be built up via import/loading of an EDL, – optional VTR task mode with remote control capability that emulates the behavio
Introduction 1.1 Overview This user guide informs you about the general handling of the I/O Tool as well as about its complete controllable interface. However, as part of the DVS software package certain information about the program or individual items may be not described here. They can be found in the other user guides delivered with the DVS system.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Appendix Gives additional information about this software module, such as specifications on the capture list file format. Index This chapter facilitates the search for specific terms. 1.2 Target Group To use this user guide and the I/O Tool correctly you should have experience in PC handling and be familiar with the hardware handling of a video system.
Introduction 1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide The following typographical conventions will be used in this documentation: y Texts preceded by this symbol describe activities that you must perform in the order indicated. – Texts preceded by this symbol are parts of a list. Texts preceded by this symbol are general notes intended to facilitate work and help avoid errors. You must pay particular attention to text that follows this symbol to avoid errors.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 1.4 Important Notes While using the I/O Tool please observe the following: Only use the designated video drive (main storage) to store video and audio data. Other storage locations will be too slow for real-time operations. Leave about 15 % of the overall main storage capacity empty of data for real-time performance reasons. The real-time capability of CLIPSTER depends to a large extent on the performance of the system’s hardware.
Introduction 1.5 New in the I/O Tool The following lists the most important features and functions that were new in the latest versions of the I/O Tool: Please note that the features and functions mentioned may be part of optional packages. For further information please refer to the release notes of the DVS software. New in Version 2.
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Basics 2 The I/O Tool is one of the software modules of the DVS software and thus part of the software package for CLIPSTER. This chapter provides first some background information about the DVS software in general and its I/O Tool. After that it describes the procedure how to start the I/O Tool. This is followed by an overview of the user interface as it appears after start-up.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 2.1 Background Information The I/O Tool is part of the DVS software package which consists of several programs and software modules that combined provide the system’s unique capabilities to process digital video in real time. To control the system and perform editing and video processing tasks the DVS software comprises the following software modules: – – – – the Edit Tool, the I/O Tool, the Configuration Tool, and Spycer.
Basics For the configuration and setup of the whole DVS system and its software you can use the Configuration Tool. Here you can set up, for example, the bin properties. Finally among the software modules you can find Spycer, the innovative content management software by DVS, enabling you to manage your content easily.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 2.2 Starting the Program This section provides you with a description how to get the I/O Tool started. To start the program you have to do the following: y Select from the START button menu of Windows in the submenu DVS the entry for the DVS software (for example, All Programs » DVS » DVS Clipster). Alternatively, you may also start the program via its icon on the desktop of Windows. This will load the DVS software.
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CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide After starting the DVS software and the I/O Tool software module you can see the following items: menu bar tool area control area selection area 2-6 At the top of the user interface there is a menu bar which provides access to functions and tasks of an administrative nature for the DVS software. Here you can find, for example, bin related functions as well as several menu options generally concerned with projects and project files.
Basics task bar The VTR task mode is an optionally available feature for CLIPSTER. Depending on the overall configuration of your system it may not be available. The user interface provides at its bottom a task bar where you can switch between the different software modules of the DVS software. The task bar is available in most software modules and you can easily start and switch between them. A detailed description of the task bar can be found in the “CLIPSTER Edit Tool” user guide.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 2.4 Exiting the Program To end the current software session perform the following: There is no way to end the I/O Tool alone. When you exit the I/O Tool, the whole DVS software will shut down. Therefore, it is recommended to finish all tasks, such as a record or playout operation, beforehand. Otherwise the respective task may get interrupted. y Select the option Exit on the Project menu or press the key combination [Alt + F4] alternatively.
Basics 2.5 Audio in the I/O Tool The DVS software provides a full support of audio during record or play-out operations. Up to 16 different channels of audio can be in- or output by the system. The audio data can be accessed and processed in the software as easily as the video material. When performing a record operation, the audio data can be input either embedded in the video signal (audio in video, AIV) or via the separate digital audio connectors.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 2-2: Audio peakmeter for 16 audio channels 2-10
Basics 2.6 Some Notes on the Software Module The following contains some information that may prove to be useful for your work with the I/O Tool: Hard Disk Capacity and Real-time Performance The DVS system can be delivered with different amounts of hard disk capacity. To ensure the real-time performance of the main storage (disk stripe set) it is recommended to leave 15 % of the overall capacity empty of data.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Information Saved by Global Settings The following information will be saved by the global settings only: – The view on a particular module/task mode (snapshot). The view will be restored again after loading the global settings. You can save a project file with the menu option Save or Save As… on the Project menu of the menu bar. The global settings can be saved via the menu option Save global settings… on the Options menu.
Administrating Clips 3 In the user interface directly below the menu bar you can find the tool area which provides – in dependence on the optional features available or the currently activated software module as well as the selected task mode (record or play-out) – various tools that can be used during your work with the DVS system. The different tools are provided as tabs to switch easily between them.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide the performance monitor to assess the real-time operation of the DVS system, for example, during a play-out of the timeline. Further information about the tool area as well as of the default tools available in most software modules can be found in the “CLIPSTER Edit Tool” user guide. After starting the I/O Tool software module the bin is by default activated in the tool area.
Administrating Clips 3.1 The Bin With the bin you can perform a clip and project management by creating folders in the folder area and sorting your video and audio material from the contents area into them. Furthermore, you can review your material via their thumbnails or drag them to the video overlay of the control area.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide of the Edit Tool and you can, for example, change the layout of the bin, create folders, sort clips into folders, delete, add, or change clips, etc. The clips shown in the bin are only representations of the original material on the storage. With this you can use the same clip for different purposes while the original video data is always maintained. Explanations of all the functions of the bin are not part of this user guide.
Administrating Clips 3.2 The Bin Mode To the right of the tool area the control area of the I/O Tool is located. The control area can be used for two different functions (modes of the control area): You can either review/play out a clip coming from the bin (bin clip) or you can control an externally connected player via RS-422.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide or on the upper part of the control area starts or stops a play-out of a clip selected for reviewing. The video overlay normally shows what will be present at the SDI output(s) of the DVS system. Thus its layout (aspect ratio) is that of the currently set output video raster (button VIDEO FORMAT… of the selection area, see section “The Video Format” on page 5-4 and section “The Video Format” on page 6-2).
Administrating Clips Mode Duration Path Type This entry provides information about the color space and bit depth of the currently selected clip. With this entry the duration of the clip in timecode or frames notation is detailed. Details the directory path of the clip on the storage. Shows the file format of the clip. The Group ’Timecode’ Some file formats for clips (e.g. *.dpx and *.mov) are capable of storing timecode information. These source timecodes can then be used in the DVS software.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 3.2.4 The Controls In addition to moving the scrub bar cursor manually, you can control it via the controls below the scrub bar, e.g. the play button. In detail the controls beneath the scrub bar of the clip from the bin perform the following functions: With the button BIN (shown here in its active state) you can activate or deactivate the bin mode of the I/O Tool manually.
Administrating Clips A play-out of the bin clip can also be started or stopped with a click of the mouse on the video overlay or the upper part of the control area. 3.3 Reviewing Clips As soon as clips are present in the contents area of the bin as, for example, after a record, you can review them. To get a clip in the contents area of the bin you have to either record it or add it to the bin, e.g.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide The thumbnail above the scrub bar will show you the contents of the clip in still images. Additionally, you can use the scrub bar cursor to select an inpoint for the respective clip. This will be useful when reviewing the clip via the video overlay of the control area as indicated in section “Reviewing with the Video Overlay” on page 3-10. 3.3.
Administrating Clips control area video overlay 1 Figure 3-7: Drag and drop of clip to control area 2 You will see the selected starting point of the clip in the video overlay together with an adjusted position of the scrub bar cursor. When you start a play-out of the clip with the play button ( ), the I/O Tool will begin with the play-out of the clip at the selected position (see also section “How to Play Out a Single Clip” on page 6-12).
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Controlling an External Player 4 The second major function of the control area of the I/O Tool – besides reviewing an already captured clip (see chapter “Administrating Clips” on page 3-1) – is to control an externally connected player with the DVS system. For this the DVS software uses the RS-422 9-pin control protocol and you can control any equipment that understands this protocol with the I/O Tool, such as telecines, VTRs or digital disk recorders.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 4.1 The RS-422 Mode To the right of the bin the control area of the I/O Tool is located. After starting the DVS software and switching to the I/O Tool the control area is by default in the RS-422 mode where you can control an external device.
Controlling an External Player overlay or on the upper part of the control area starts or stops a playout of the device connected via RS-422. However, the video overlay normally shows what will be present at the SDI output(s) of the system. Thus its layout (aspect ratio) is that of the currently set output video raster (button VIDEO FORMAT… of the selection area, see section “The Video Format” on page 5-4 and section “The Video Format” on page 6-2).
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide formation groups as well as all other items available in the information area are described in the following: The Group ’Video’ The group Video provides detailed information about the video signals currently present at the inputs: SDI A SDI B Mode Genlock VITC lines Sync Shows the video raster and frame rate of the signal present at the input port A of the serial digital interface (SDI In A).
Controlling an External Player The Group ’Timecode’ During a record of clips via the I/O Tool, the DVS system will write far more timecode information into the file headers of *.dpx files than usually supported by other applications. All timecode information that can be used by the DVS system and its software can be found under this group. If a timecode signal is present at the respective inputs, e.g. via ANC, its data will be displayed here.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Free Used Rec/Play/Stop 4-6 This field provides two entries, both concerned with the amount of free hard disk space available on the drive selected with the field Volume. The upper shows you the free disk space in gigabytes, while the lower provides the same information in timecode or frames notation, thereby showing how much time is left for a record.
Controlling an External Player VTR State When in the VTR task mode, the field can also be labeled Stop showing the current position on the VTR timeline and additionally the stopped state of the VTR emulation. This field displays the ID of the device connected via RS-422 as a hexadecimal number. Additionally, it shows the type of the external device as it is recognized by the DVS software.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide The I/O Tool will display the respective state of the external player in its information area (see section “The Information Area” on page 4-3). Further information about the different states of an external player can be found in section “States of an External Device” on page A-5. 4.1.4 The Controls Additionally, you can move within the video material of the external player via the controls below the shuttle bar, e.g. the play button.
Controlling an External Player These buttons initiate a fast backward or forward operation of the external player. After activation the buttons will change their appearance to the active state and you have to press the respective button again to stop the operation. When you enter a particular position in the timecode/frame number field to the right of the button GO, you can use this button to move to the entered position in the video material of the external player.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 4.2 Using the RS-422 Mode With the RS-422 mode of the control area of the I/O Tool you can control an externally connected player via the DVS system and you can easily search for video material or initiate a play-out operation. Both procedures are explained in this section. To use the RS-422 mode an external player must be connected to the remote output of the DVS system and, if applicable, the player must be set to accept remote control.
Controlling an External Player For a coarse positioning you may use the shuttle bar in the shuttle state, the buttons for fast forward or backward, or the play button. To position the external player frame accurately use the shuttle bar in the jog state and/or the buttons to step one frame forward or backward. If you already know the exact position of the scene you are searching for, it is best to use the timecode/frame number field with its GO button.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide overlay of the control area. To stop the play-out operation manually you have to click the play button again. The video overlay normally shows what will be given out at the output(s) of the DVS system. Thus its layout is that of the currently set output video raster. It may have an effect on the images displayed in the video overlay (e.g. they may get cropped).
Capturing Clips 5 Capturing clips is one of the main functions of the I/O Tool. For this it provides three different record modes: the Manual, the Autoedit and the Batch mode. The Manual mode is used to perform a crash record with the DVS system. The Autoedit mode can be used to perform a record from a connected external player to the DVS system. In this mode you can set an in-, outpoint and duration for the record.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 5.1 The Different Record Modes For the capturing and recording of clips the I/O Tool provides three different record modes: the Manual, the Autoedit and the Batch mode. All these modes were implemented to account for the various demands regarding record. They can be activated easily via the selection area of the I/O Tool (see also section “Overview of the User Interface” on page 2-5): Simply click the button for the respective mode.
Capturing Clips set in dependence on already entered other values. Once the record operation is started, the external player will go to its preroll position and start playing from there. As soon as the inpoint is reached the record is performed by the I/O Tool up to the point of the set outpoint/duration. Then the capturing is finished and the clip has been saved to the storage. Furthermore, a thumbnail of the recorded clip will be available in the contents area of the bin.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 5.2 General Settings This section details the necessary settings that will be the same for all capture operations regardless of the record mode. The settings for all task modes (record and play-out tasks) are performed in the selection area of the I/O Tool (see section “Overview of the User Interface” on page 2-5). In the selection area you can find to the right of the buttons that activate the task mode the settings for the respective mode.
Capturing Clips Between the different task modes (e.g. play-out and record) of the I/O Tool different video format settings can be set. The individual video format settings are stored by the software and switched automatically when another task mode is activated. For more information about the Play-out task mode see chapter “Playing Out Clips” on page 6-1. The video format settings under the record modes allow you to specify different video formats between in- and output.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 5-3: Window to set the video format for a record As a standard after selecting the video format settings the input configurations are displayed. Use the provided items to set the video format accordingly. You may also use the DETECT RASTER button to let the I/O Tool detect the input video format automatically. Additionally, to record video material from certain cameras the Variframe check box can be selected.
Capturing Clips ing may not be available anymore due to the selected input video raster or color space. Rasters for film not included in the SDI standard (i.e. 2K with 20 Hz or more) can be input via the DVI input only. The description of the window to configure the video format is not part of this user guide. It is in detail described in the “CLIPSTER Configurations” user guide. 5.2.2 The Audio Format Below the button to set the video format you can find the AUDIO FORMAT… button.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Via the combo box Sampling choose the sampling rate that the audio data shall be recorded with. To configure the I/O Tool to your settings you have to confirm them with the OK button. The button CANCEL will close the ’Audio input’ window without altering the settings. 5.2.3 Setting of a Record Type With the setting of the record type you select the type of material that you want to capture. You can choose whether you want to record audio or video alone, or both together.
Capturing Clips Figure 5-6: Selecting/deselecting channels Further information about audio and the way it is handled in the I/O Tool can be found in section “Audio in the I/O Tool” on page 2-9. To deselect a previously selected record type you have to click the respective button again. 5.2.4 Storage Information Usually, after setting the record type you have to enter the information where to save the clip.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide the numbering of the individual frame files. Further information about this can be found in section “Name Options” on page 5-15. In the field Name result you can see the clip name as it will be finally applied to the recorded clip. This is especially useful if additional information were added to the name via the button NAME OPTIONS….
Capturing Clips formation were added to the directory name via the button PATH OPTIONS…. From the Bin combo box you can select a folder of the bin. The new clip will then be automatically sorted into this folder of the bin. Figure 5-8: Selecting a bin folder With the help of the entry field Reel you can determine a reel name for the clip to be recorded. Its entries will be written into the file headers of *.dpx image files.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide choose the way a color space conversion and scaling has to be done. It specifies whether the color space range of the recorded clip will be in a restricted (head) or in a full value range (full). Further information about color space ranges and color space conversions can be found in the “CLIPSTER Configurations” user guide.
Capturing Clips V: tempest act05 scene01 Clip_023 Clip_023_000 Clip_023_0000000.dpx Clip_023_0000001.dpx Clip_023_... Clip_023_0019999.dpx Clip_023_001 Clip_023_0020000.dpx Clip_023_0020001.dpx Clip_023_... 1 2 Clip_023_... SequenceInfo.xml 3 In the path V:\tempest\act05\scene01 a subdirectory will be created with the name Clip and an added _023 as its consecutive number (meaning the 24th record made with the same clip name). In this subdirectory the whole record operation will be saved.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 20,000 frames, and so on until the record is either finished or terminated. The file/frame numbering can be configured with the name options items (see section “Name Options” on page 5-15). Normally the count will start with 0 with the number of digits for the frame number depending on the amount of frames to be recorded. If no duration is specified it will provide seven digits (24 h at 30 Hz = 2591999 frames).
Capturing Clips nition of multi-clips with different Files per folder settings, for example, during a drag-and-drop procedure of such a clip to the bin. When multi-clips are generated by the I/O Tool, you will receive in the selected bin folder one thumbnail for the captured video and at least one for the captured audio material. With these the multi-clips can be handled as one clip in the DVS software.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 5-9: Options to configure clip names If not already set as wanted enter in the entry field Name a clip name prefix. It is the same setting as the Name field of the storage information (see section “Storage Information” on page 5-9 for further information). By activating or deactivating the Name extensions check box you can add variable and/or static components to the clip name: combo box The upper combo box is used to assemble the name extensions.
Capturing Clips Extension will be Select from this combo box the variable or separator that should be transferred to the upper combo box. The variables will be replaced during the operation with the respective data if available. The variable Customized can be used to add a user-defined string to the extensions: With Customized selected the string can be entered in this combo box and then transferred to the upper one with the button ADD.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Start index/timecode When Frame number or Internal TC is selected in the combo box above, you can enter in this field the starting point for the numbering, i.e. with it you can offset the frame number in the file names of the image files to be recorded. It can be entered either in frames or timecode notation depending on the setting selected in the combo box File number will be.
Capturing Clips Once everything is set as desired click the OK button to close the window and apply the name options. The configured file naming will afterwards be detailed in the storage information accordingly (entry field Name result, see section “Storage Information” on page 5-9). The set name options will be used as soon as a record operation is started. 5.2.7 Path Options Same as for the name of a clip, you can configure path related options for a record with the PATH OPTIONS… button.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide If not already set as wanted enter in the entry field Root directory the directory path where to store the new clip. You may also click on the button to the right ( ) to select an already existing directory or create a new one via the provided buttons of the opening dialog window. This setting is the same as the Path field of the storage information (see section “Storage Information” on page 5-9 for further information).
Capturing Clips 5.3 Crash Record (Manual Mode) With the I/O Tool in the Manual record mode you can perform a simple crash record. After specifying the general settings you can start a record operation at any time either completely manually or with a set record duration. In this mode it is also possible to control the DVS system by remote and send a record command to the I/O Tool via RS-422.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide In the Manual record mode you can set the I/O Tool to a time-lapse recording via the INTERVAL button and the entry field below it. For this you may set a duration in the Dur field (see below) which will then specify the total duration that the recorded clip shall provide after the record. In the entry field Factor type in the number of frames that should be played out for every recorded frame (nth frame).
Capturing Clips The button RECORD enables you to perform a record with the currently made settings, while the button CLOSE exits the slave mode. When the slave mode is activated, directories according to the settings are created on the storage. You can then send a record command to the DVS system via RS-422 whereupon the I/O Tool will start the record operation. In slave mode the DVS system will behave like a VTR, i.e. applying preroll, postroll, etc.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Performing a Crash Record In the Manual record mode the selection area to the right of the task mode buttons shows the settings that are necessary for this record mode. To initiate a crash record of speed 1 with the I/O Tool you have to perform the following steps: y Specify the general settings for the record operation, such as the video format and the storage information as detailed in section “General Settings” on page 5-4.
Capturing Clips y Then press the RECORD button. If not already active, the control area switches to the RS-422 mode automatically. Then the record is performed and the timecode numbers of the Rec field in the information area turn red displaying the current duration of the recorded clip. The video overlay shows the input signal as it will be present at the system’s output(s), i.e. with the applied output raster.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide y Send the respective command via RS-422 or deactivate the slave mode of the I/O Tool by clicking on the CLOSE button in the window ’Slave mode’. This stops the capturing process and the recorded clip will be shown in the contents area of the bin.
Capturing Clips 5.4 RS-422 Recording (Autoedit Mode) After switching to the Autoedit record mode you can perform a record from an external player connected via remote (RS-422), such as a VTR: You can record a clip from a certain inpoint to a certain outpoint or duration of the video material. As soon as the record operation is started, the external player will go to its preroll position and start playing from there.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide manded by the I/O Tool to begin a play-out like a VTR, i.e. allowing for preroll, edit lag, etc. The buttons IN and OUT of the items enable you to select an in-/outpoint directly from the current position of the external player. Move the external player via the controls of the I/O Tool (see chapter “Controlling an External Player” on page 4-1) to the position that you want to set.
Capturing Clips 5.4.2 How to Use the Autoedit Record Mode This section describes how to use the Autoedit record mode. With the Autoedit record mode you can record a clip from an external player connected via RS-422. After clicking on the button AUTOEDIT in the I/O Tool the Autoedit record mode is activated and the selection area to the right of the task mode buttons shows the settings that are provided in this record mode.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide I/O Tool up to the point of the set outpoint/duration. During the record the numbers of the Rec field in the control area turn red and show you the current duration of the record. Once the outpoint is reached, the record will be terminated and a thumbnail of the recorded clip will be displayed in the contents area of the bin. To terminate the capturing manually you have to click the activated RECORD button again. Then the record operation stops immediately.
Capturing Clips 5.5 Batch Capturing (Batch Mode) In the Batch mode you can perform several different record operations from an externally connected player or other sources in one step. For this the I/O Tool uses a proprietary capture list which can be easily composed via the settings and specifications made in the selection area. Additionally, you can process EDLs or cut lists via an import function. These are then automatically translated into the capture list format of the I/O Tool.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide tool area selection area Figure 5-15: The I/O Tool in Batch record mode First, this section explains the tabs and their items that are especially available in the tool area of the I/O Tool when the Batch record mode is activated. This will be followed by explanations of the further settings available in the selection area of this mode. The section will be concluded with some task descriptions how to perform a record in this mode. 5.5.
Capturing Clips the tabs you can process, for example, EDLs and translate them to the I/O Tool’s capture list format or define record/conforming operations from different sources, for example, from a VTR or a location on the main storage. Additionally, you will be able to generate a project’s timeline in the Edit Tool of the DVS software from a given capture list, EDL or cut list.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 5-17: Capture list in tool area With the Capture tab activated you can perform capture list related functions such as importing an EDL or checking and altering an already available capture list. It provides the items described in the following. For information about the meaning of entries in the capture list see section “Specifications of the DVS Capture List File” on page A-6.
Capturing Clips On this menu the following menu options are provided: Load EDL… Save EDL… With the menu option Load EDL… you can import an edit decision list (EDL, types GVG 6.0, CMX 340, CMX 3400, and CMX 3600) and translate it into a DVS capture list. The selection of this menu option opens the standard dialog window for a file selection. To import an EDL choose in this window the desired EDL file.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Update EDL… Load Cutlist… 5-36 The EDL format does not support all features that a capture list provides. When saving a capture list as an EDL, you will lose such information as clip names and file formats. If applicable, these will then be filled with information that can be saved in an EDL. For example, the clip names will be altered to an increasing numbering.
Capturing Clips Figure 5-19: Cut list conversion options Merge Cutlist… Load CaptureList… In this window select the conversion options according to the cut list to be imported, e.g. in which data fields the reel name or the source inand outpoint are stored. Once finished the cut list will be loaded and translated into the capture list format. Contrary to an EDL a cut list also stores keycode information which can be used in the I/O Tool for an online-conforming.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Save CaptureList… The selection of this menu option saves a capture list of the I/O Tool to a file. Enter in the opening dialog window a storage path and a file name for the capture list to be saved. Then confirm your settings with the button SAVE and the capture list will be saved to the specified location. All information that an EDL or cut list may provide, such as dissolves to black, freezes, speed changes, etc., are saved in a capture list as well.
Capturing Clips Figure 5-20: Configuring the capture list In the ’List Properties’ window select the columns that you would like to see in the table of the capture list by activating/deactivating the available check boxes. Furthermore, you can configure the default head and tail that will be recorded together with each clip. After a record the clip will provide the stated length before and after the defined in- and outpoint, for example, for transition purposes.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide “Recording a Batch” on page 5-57), you can use this button to transfer the result directly to the Edit Tool’s timeline for further usage. To record clips and build up a timeline from an EDL or cut list the file must contain in- and outpoint information (source and destination timecodes). The clips will be arranged on the timeline according to their destination in- and outpoints. EDLs and cut lists should provide these information by default.
Capturing Clips In this window state via the provided radio buttons how the I/O Tool shall create the project: For more information about the Edit Tool of the DVS software, its timeline and the insert/overwrite mode please refer to the “CLIPSTER Edit Tool” user guide. New project This radio button creates a new project and the capture list will be built up in an empty timeline in the first video track of the Edit Tool.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 5-22: Options for the build-up process When the check box Keep not needed clips at the bin is disabled, all clips not used during the build-up of a timeline will be deleted from the bin, i.e. afterwards only the clips present in the timeline will remain in the bin. If it is enabled, clips that are not needed for the timeline of the Edit Tool will remain in the bin. With the check box Do not change timeline offset you can keep a timeline offset set in the capture list.
Capturing Clips the whole time- When the contents of the capture list is added line to an existing timeline, this setting changes all video tracks simultaneously during the build-up process. For example, if the contents of the capture list is added (inserted) at the beginning of a timeline track, the already available timeline elements in all other timeline tracks will be moved accordingly as well, i.e. all existing elements will be moved to the right.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide – – – – – – – – – – – – 5-44 disjointedly while pressing the [Ctrl] key and you can select a range of adjoining clips while holding down the [Shift] key. Performing a record when one or more entries are selected will record the selected entries only. You can enable the capturing of the complete list again by choosing the menu option Clear selection from the context menu of the capture list table (usually right-click with the mouse).
Capturing Clips number (see section “Storage Information” on page 5-9). However, this behavior can be configured to your liking (see section “Name Options” on page 5-15). – When creating a project’s timeline with the I/O Tool, the clips will be arranged on the timeline according to their destination in- and outpoints. EDLs and cut lists should provide these information by default.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 5-26: Marking and processing of text The menu option Select All of the context menu (keyboard shortcut [Ctrl + A]) marks the complete text of the EDL displayed in the tab EDL. During the loading of an EDL (see section “The Button ’File’” on page 5-34) a comment line with the syntax * FROM CLIP NAME: can be automatically interpreted as the clip name by the I/O Tool for the preceding clip entry in the EDL.
Capturing Clips file and load them afterwards again which may be useful when processing the same or a similar capture list, EDL or cut list again. Additionally, you can select a root directory here for a special conforming process: LOAD SAVE ROOTDIR… The LOAD button opens the standard dialog window for the selection of a file. In this dialog window select the matrix settings file that you want to load into the I/O Tool and confirm your selection with the button OPEN.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide The table shown when the Matrix tab is activated provides the following columns: Reel Specifies the exact source of the video material. The reel name indicates, for instance, different tapes from a VTR. If no reel name is provided by the capture list, EDL or cut list, ’undefined’ is given out instead. To avoid conflicts due to identical source timecodes/keycodes during an online-conforming the reel names stored in file headers can be checked.
Capturing Clips Frame Number Source TC Keycode The frame numbers provided by the file names are used for the conforming process. When using this setting, the material on the storage has to be stored directly in the directory stated in the field Path as one long clip, i.e. subdirectories are disregarded. All clips stored in the stated directory will be added to the bin.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide File Number This setting is only available for Disk Online and performs the same as the the Source TC setting, only that it uses the frame numbers provided by the file names instead of the source timecode. During the search, the file numbers of the found clips will be mapped to the timecode information stated in the capture list, i.e. to the source in- or outpoints. If necessary, you can adjust the timecodes of the capture list with the setting TC Offset.
Capturing Clips TC Offset When Disk Online or VTR-Project is selected as a source and the Source TC setting is set to Frame Number or File Number, you can specify a timecode offset in this field for each tape (reel) individually (negative as well as positive).
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 5-28: Selection area of Batch mode In the selection area for the Batch record mode you can find next to the items for the general settings (see section “General Settings” on page 5-4) the following items: The items In, Out and Dur are the same as in the Autoedit record mode of the I/O Tool. For a description how to use them please refer to section “Further Settings” on page 5-27.
Capturing Clips With the button MODIFY you can change an already set entry of the capture list. For this use the Pos. Nr. field to select the row number where you want to change the entry. Once your alterations to the specifications of the selected entry are finished, you can transfer them to the desired position of the capture list with a click on this button.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide The usage of the Batch record mode can be divided into the following steps: 1. 2. 3. Preparing a capture list, recording/conforming the batch, and finishing the project by building up a timeline in the Edit Tool (if desired). This section describes the first step that is necessary when you want to use the Batch record mode, i.e. how to prepare a batch.
Capturing Clips The respective position will be taken to the entry field of the outpoint. When either the radio button of the In or Out item is selected, the duration field will set itself in accordance with the other two settings. If the duration is selected via the radio buttons instead of one of the other two items, the inpoint field would adjust itself in dependence on the set duration and the confirmed outpoint. There is also the possibility to deactivate all radio buttons.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide After the import the EDL/cut list will be visible in the capture list table and can be recorded or edited further. To process such a file with the I/O Tool perform the following: y If appropriate, activate the Batch record mode and switch to the capture list table by selecting the tab Capture of the tool area.
Capturing Clips y Open a text editor and load a formerly saved capture list file. Because the capture list file is structured in lines and the different fields are separated by tabs, other programs may also be suited to edit a capture list file manually, for instance, a spreadsheet or database program. While the first line is disregarded by the I/O Tool, i.e.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Both procedures are explained in the following. Usually, a once processed capture list cannot be processed again. However, by selecting single rows from the capture list you can record the selected clips once more. Please note that previously recorded clips will not be overwritten normally. Instead they will be recorded anew and receive another directory/file name via their self-incrementing consecutive number (see section “Storage Information” on page 5-9).
Capturing Clips Table 5-1: Settings for an RS-422 record Column Reel Source Setting Description ./. Can only be altered by adapting the capture list, EDL or cut list manually (see section “Preparing a Batch” on page 5-53), or by selecting each entry of this reel individually in the capture list and altering its reel name in the selection area (button MODIFY, see section “Further Settings” on page 5-51). VTR This setting enables a record via RS-422.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide the control area turn red and show you the current duration of the record in progress. To terminate the batch processing manually you have to click the RECORD button again. Then the record operation stops immediately. After the record the project file will be saved automatically to make sure that the links of the bin clips are preserved. If the project has not been saved yet, the dialog window to save a project will be displayed.
Capturing Clips y After this switch to the matrix settings via the tab Matrix in the tool area of the I/O Tool. The tool area of the I/O Tool changes its appearance and the matrix table is displayed with its current settings. Via the matrix settings you have to determine the location of the video material as well as configure timecode related settings for the conforming process. y Take a look at the following table and configure the matrix table to the settings appropriate for your conforming process.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Table 5-2: Settings for a conforming (cont.) Column Source TC 5-62 Setting Description Frame Number This setting searches for clips that are stored in the stated directory (field Path). Only the indicated directory is searched and subdirectories are disregarded. All clips found in this directory will be added to the bin.
Capturing Clips Table 5-2: Settings for a conforming (cont.) Column Setting Description The search behavior of the source timecode, keycode and file number conforming methods can be altered via the Configuration Tool, i.e. you can include all subdirectory levels in the search (see “CLIPSTER Configurations” user guide for further information). Path drive_letter: Enter the directory path to the loca\directory\ tion where the files for the consubdirectory forming are stored.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide mode, folders may be created in the folder area of the bin automatically and the found clips may get sorted into them. To terminate the batch processing manually, you have to click the RECORD button again. Then the search operation stops immediately. After the record the project file will be saved automatically to make sure that the links of the bin clips are preserved. If the project has not been saved yet, the dialog window to save a project will be displayed.
Capturing Clips The capture list is now used to build up the timeline in the Edit Tool from the clips present in the bin and a progress bar will inform you about the advance. Once finished and when you have switched to the Edit Tool, you will see the clips in the timeline. 5.5.9 Troubleshooting a Conforming Process If the capture list is created from an EDL or cut list, errors may occur during an online-conforming process.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 5.6 Automatic Re-capturing If dropped frames or audio samples are detected during a record with the I/O Tool, i.e. video or audio data that could not be written to the storage in time, the program will initiate an automatic re-capturing of the lost material as soon as the record procedure has ended. The automatic re-capturing of data is available for the Autoedit and Batch record mode only.
Capturing Clips be used to record the missing data. With a click on the RECAPTURE button you can confirm and finally start the re-capturing process. First the video data will be recorded and then, if appropriate, the audio data. Individual audio samples cannot be recorded. Instead, when audio data has been dropped, the whole audio clip has to be captured again.
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Playing Out Clips 6 If clips are already present on the system as, for example, after a record, they can be played out without any effort in a freely selectable format. With the I/O Tool you have two possibilities at hand to play out material: 1. 2. You can play out a single clip present in the contents area of the bin, or you can play out clips present in the timeline of the Edit Tool, either with or without a simultaneous control of an external device for an immediate record (via RS-422).
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 6.1 The Settings This section describes the necessary settings that have to be performed before playing out clips with the I/O Tool. The settings for all task modes (record and play-out tasks) are performed in the selection area of the I/O Tool (see section “Overview of the User Interface” on page 2-5). In the selection area you can find to the right of the buttons that activate the task mode the settings for the respective mode.
Playing Out Clips set. The individual video format settings are stored by the software and switched automatically when another task mode is activated. For more information about the record task modes see chapter “Capturing Clips” on page 5-1. In the Play-out task mode you can set different video format settings either for the SDI or the DVI and analog outputs. Once set, the respective format(s) will be automatically applied to the output ports of the DVS system.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 6-2: Window to set the video format for a play-out As a standard after selecting the video format settings the SDI output configurations are displayed. Use the provided items to set the video format accordingly. In this window you can also set the software to an autoscaling of the material to be played out if its original resolution differs from the configured output raster.
Playing Out Clips mat for SDI the video overlay of the I/O Tool may change its aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, et al.). The SD outputs can be configured via the Configuration Tool (see “CLIPSTER Configurations” user guide for more information). Rasters for film not included in the SDI standard (i.e. 2K with 20 Hz or more) are output via the analog and DVI outputs only. The description of the window to configure the video format is not part of this user guide.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Settings” on page 6-6). Then you can explicitly select that the LTC timecode should be given out with this button. In case you want to play-out video, you have to activate the button VIDEO ( ). To set the I/O Tool to a play-out of audio you have to use the channel buttons. The channel buttons represent the 16 audio channels that are provided by the DVS system.
Playing Out Clips IN -> OUT Plays out the part of the timeline only that is selected via a set inand outpoint for the timeline in the Edit Tool. If this entry is selected but no in- and outpoint are set in the Edit Tool, a play-out of the complete timeline will be performed. With the button LOOP activated the play-out is performed repeatedly: As soon as the timeline’s end is reached it jumps to its beginning and starts the play-out again.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Manual With this setting a simple play-out of the timeline is performed and no commands, such as a record command, are sent via RS-422. To record a played out timeline simultaneously with an externally connected device, for example, a VTR or a digital disk recorder, such a device has to be connected correctly to the DVS system’s outputs as well as its connectors for remote control. Additionally, it has to be set to accept remote control.
Playing Out Clips set. Then press the respective button and the entry field to its right will take on the selected position. You can also enter a particular position or duration in the entry fields to the right. For an activation of an entry in these fields you may press [Enter] or click somewhere else in the user interface with the mouse. More information about timecode/frame number fields and their format can be found in the “CLIPSTER Edit Tool” user guide.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 6-5: Slave mode control When the I/O Tool is in its Play-out task mode with the slave mode activated, you can send a play command to the DVS system via RS-422. Then the I/O Tool will initiate a play-out operation of the timeline of the Edit Tool, i.e. it will behave like a VTR by using preroll, postroll, etc. The specifications of these parameters can be found in the “CLIPSTER Edit Tool” user guide.
Playing Out Clips Once your settings are complete, you can start a play-out operation of the Edit Tool’s timeline with this button. Then the button changes its appearance to its active state ( ) and the play-out procedure begins. If a simultaneous record by an external device has been selected (see section “The Timeline Settings” on page 6-6), the external player will go to the preroll position and start playing from there.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 6.2 Using the Play-Out Task Mode With the Play-out task mode of the I/O Tool activated you have two possibilities at hand to play out material: 1. 2. You can play out a single clip present in the contents area of the bin, or you can play out clips present in the timeline of the Edit Tool, either with or without a simultaneous control of an external device for an immediate record (via RS-422).
Playing Out Clips control area video overlay 1 Figure 6-6: Drag and drop of clip to control area As with the bin of the Edit Tool, the clip from the bin is neither removed nor deleted when it is dragged to the control area. It will remain there for future use. Once the clip is dropped in the control area, the control area switches to the bin mode of the I/O Tool (see section “The Bin Mode” on page 3-5) and you will see the starting frame of the clip in the video overlay.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 6-7: The bin mode y To activate the review/play-out of the clip use the play button of the controls ( ). A play-out of the bin clip can also be started or stopped with a click of the mouse on the video overlay or the upper part of the control area. Then the contents of the clip is shown in the selected video format and in real time in the video overlay as well as at the outputs of the DVS system. 6.2.
Playing Out Clips – specify the play-out type with the buttons TIMECODE and VIDEO as well as the audio channel buttons, – select from the Autoedit/Manual combo box whether you want to perform a simultaneous record with an externally connected device, – if you want to record your play-out with a device connected via RS-422, you have to set the in- and outpoint as well as the duration with the In, Out and Dur items to the right of the selection area.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide y Specify the video format settings for the output as detailed in section “The Video Format” on page 6-2. All other settings of the selection area have no effect on a playout via slave mode. y Then activate the button SLAVE. The ’Slave mode’ control window appears on the screen. y If necessary specify further details about the play-out of the timeline there, such as an in- or outpoint of the timeline.
The VTR Task Mode 7 Optionally available for the I/O Tool is a VTR emulation mode that perfectly mimics the behavior of a logical VTR. With this feature the DVS system can be used as a VTR or professional digital disk recorder and you can easily record material on the timeline of the VTR mode and play it out afterwards (in master as well as slave mode). The VTR task mode is an optionally available feature of CLIPSTER.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide modes of the I/O Tool, you can use the recorded material at any time later again without any restrictions, for example, in the Edit Tool. Furthermore, the VTR task mode can also be used with its full functionality (record as well as play-out) as a slave. The parameters of an externally connected device such as preroll or edit lag can be changed via device profiles in the Configuration Tool (see “CLIPSTER Configurations” user guide for more information).
The VTR Task Mode 7.1 Basics The VTR task mode is a special mode that emulates a single 24-hours timeline where you can perform record as well as play-out operations, either in the manual or in the autoedit operation mode where an externally connected device is controlled by remote. Due to this special capability its handling differs in some respect from the other task modes available in the I/O Tool.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Figure 7-3: Base settings for a VTR timeline In this window you have to set the base settings of the VTR timeline, i.e. you have to specify the path to the project’s directory and the timeline’s name (i.e. the name of the project file) as well as determine its video and audio format.
The VTR Task Mode y Enter the necessary parameters of the VTR timeline according to your project’s needs. Plan this step carefully: At least the input settings have to be determined here and all material captured with this VTR project will be stored in this video and audio format. It will not be possible to change the input settings of this VTR project afterwards. y Then click on the button OK to confirm your settings.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide be restored. After this you can continue your work with the VTR timeline (see section “Using the VTR Task Mode” on page 7-30). Further and more general information about the video format settings in the VTR task mode can be found in section “Video Format Settings for In- and Output” on page 7-15. 7.1.
The VTR Task Mode When your VTR timeline should provide audio as well, you have to specify further details about the audio format, too. In the future all video and audio material will be recorded in the specified raster and formats. Plan this step carefully: At least the input settings have to be determined here and all material captured with this VTR project will be stored in this video and audio format. It will not be possible to change some of the input settings of a VTR timeline afterwards (e.g.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide VTR timeline and no project directory or file will be created on the storage. General Settings In the area General settings you have to specify general details of the VTR timeline, such as its name and storage path. Figure 7-5: General settings In the entry field Path enter the directory path where to save the project directory of the VTR timeline. In the future all video and audio material will be stored in the project directory in additional subdirectories.
The VTR Task Mode When a VTR timeline project is saved for the first time, a onetime copy of its project file is made (*.vtr file). Further information about this can be found in section “File and Directory Structure of VTR Task Mode Projects” on page 7-13. The Files per folder items allow you to configure the number of image files that will be stored in one subdirectory (see section “File and Directory Structure of VTR Task Mode Projects” on page 7-13).
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide format, select from the Type combo box the desired additional saving type. A list of the respective saving types per file format as well as the color space that the clip will be stored in can be found in section “Storage Modes of File Formats” on page A-12. Some file formats (e.g. *.dpx or *.mov) are capable of storing timecode information in their file headers (source timecode).
The VTR Task Mode With the Input combo box you can select whether the incoming signal is provided as an extra data stream via the digital audio inputs of the DVS system (AES/EBU) or whether it is embedded in the video signal (Embedded). Use the Output Mode combo box to determine the output format of the audio files, i.e. whether they should be stored as individual mono files, stereo files or a single file containing multiple channels.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide or open an already existing one. Most other modes of the I/O Tool can be used without initializing a project first. Depending on the selected video raster and the hard disk capacity of your system, you may not be able to use the full 24 hours provided by the timeline. The selected video raster and the available data storage have an effect on the maximum amount of video time that can be recorded. DVS provides on its web sites (http://www.dvs.de and http://www.dvsus.
The VTR Task Mode The project file used in the VTR task mode is automatically saved as soon as you switch between task modes in the I/O Tool, activate the Edit Tool, or close the DVS software. Additionally, you can save the VTR timeline project any time via the menu option Save on the Project menu of the menu bar when the VTR task mode is the currently selected task mode.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide automatically as soon as a new VTR timeline is initialized. Additionally, a *.vtr file is created. It is a one-time copy of the newly created project file and available as a fallback solution in case the working copy (*.cp file) ever gets overwritten or lost. The file SequenceInfo.xml is used by the DVS software to enable a recognition of multi-clips with different Files per folder settings, for example, during a drag-and-drop procedure to the bin.
The VTR Task Mode When a record of audio is performed as well, separate audio files will be generated in the respective subdirectories according to your settings. They are stored in the same file name pattern as described in section “Audio” on page 5-14, i.e. with vtr__<7-digit number.). Regarding audio files the VTR mode uses sparse files that reserve the amount of data which can be recorded with audio in this subdirectory, even if it has not been recorded already.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide also be used to configure a simultaneous output during a record operation. The selected output raster is applied to the video overlay and it may have an effect on the images displayed there (e.g. they may get cropped). You can use the video overlay to see the effects immediately because it shows the exact content of the outgoing signal. In the VTR task mode the video raster of the DVI and analog outputs is linked to the raster set for SDI (tab VTR out), i.e.
The VTR Task Mode 7.2 The Settings This section describes all settings possible during your work with the VTR task mode. As with the other task modes of the I/O Tool, the settings for the VTR task mode are performed in the selection area of the I/O Tool (see section “Overview of the User Interface” on page 2-5). After clicking on the button VTR the I/O Tool switches to the VTR task mode and the selection area to the right of the task mode buttons changes its appearance.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide the I/O Tool. Minor adjustments for a record of video, i.e. to the input settings, can be performed here as well. The input video format was determined during the initialization of the VTR timeline (see section “Creating a New VTR Timeline” on page 7-3). Only some settings (e.g. the input port or the synchronization settings) can be changed afterwards. The different task modes of the DVS software are capable of handling different video format settings.
The VTR Task Mode 1 2 Figure 7-11: Window to set the video format for the VTR timeline As a standard after selecting the video format settings the SDI output configurations are displayed. With the tabs at the very top you can switch through the in- and output settings for the different ports. Use the items provided on the selected tab to set the respective format. On the tab VTR out you can also set the amount of audio channels that will be embedded in the outgoing video signal (AIV).
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, et al.). The SD outputs can be configured via the Configuration Tool (see “CLIPSTER Configurations” user guide for more information). Rasters for film not included in the SDI standard (i.e. 2K with 20 Hz or more) can be output via the analog and DVI outputs only, while an input has to be performed via the DVI input. 7.2.2 The Audio Format Below the button to set the video format you can find the AUDIO FORMAT… button.
The VTR Task Mode In case you want to process video, you have to activate the button VIDEO ( ). You can find this button directly below the button to display the audio format. Figure 7-13: Buttons to set the processing type To set the VTR task mode to a record or play-out of audio you have to use the channel buttons below the button VIDEO. The channel buttons represent the 16 audio channels provided by the DVS system.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Regarding audio files the VTR mode uses sparse files that reserve the amount of data which can be recorded with audio in this subdirectory, even if it has not been recorded already. The maximum amount of data up to the latest captured audio outpoint will already be available in the audio files. Further information about audio and the way it is handled in the I/O Tool can be found in section “Audio in the I/O Tool” on page 2-9.
The VTR Task Mode ferent colors (shades of grey) to indicate the state of the timeline. In detail the VTR timeline provides the following: When the in- and outpoint of the VTR timeline are activated via the position settings (see section “The Position Settings” on page 7-25), you can move the timeline cursor between the set in- or outpoint on the VTR timeline only.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide The Timeline Controls With the controls below the timeline’s representation you can control the timeline as well as configure its viewing mode. In detail they provide the following functions: When the in- and outpoint of the VTR timeline are activated via the position settings (see section “The Position Settings” on page 7-25), you can move the timeline cursor between the set in- or outpoint on the VTR timeline only.
The VTR Task Mode These buttons jump to particular points (begin of timeline, inpoint, outpoint, or timeline end) on the VTR timeline. The first button jumps to the previous point while the second button jumps to the next one on the timeline. This button activates the forward-backward play mode of the VTR timeline.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide The right position settings specify the settings of the externally connected device. They work exactly as their counterparts on the left but determine the settings of the player connected via RS-422. Currently the Out and Dur settings of the external device provide no function and are available for informatory reasons only.
The VTR Task Mode These buttons activate the in- and outpoint of the VTR timeline. To perform a record operation on the VTR timeline the buttons have to be activated. When the in- and outpoint of the VTR timeline are activated, the timeline cursor can be moved between the set inor outpoint on the VTR timeline only. To position the in- and/or outpoint you can also enter a particular position or duration in the entry fields to the right directly.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 7.2.6 Further Items of the Selection Area In the selection area of the VTR task mode you can find furthermore the following items: With the button SLAVE you can activate or deactivate the slave mode of VTR task mode. Once activated, you can send either a play or a record command to the DVS system via RS-422. Then the I/O Tool will initiate the operation on the currently loaded VTR timeline as commanded. In slave mode the DVS system will behave like a VTR, i.e.
The VTR Task Mode When activated ( ), this button enables you to preview the behavior of the connected external player and/or of the VTR timeline. Once the record operation is started, the VTR task mode performs all steps according to your settings, but no actual record operation is performed. Instead, as soon as the inpoint is reached, the VTR task mode only switches on the live mode (see section “The Timeline Controls” on page 7-24) and moves the timeline cursor further.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 7.3 Using the VTR Task Mode After switching to the VTR task mode and initializing a VTR timeline project (see section “Starting a VTR Task Mode Session” on page 7-3) you are ready to work on the currently active VTR timeline. This section details how to perform some common operations with a VTR timeline in step-by-step descriptions: First, a description will be given how to preview a record operation prior to performing the actual capturing.
The VTR Task Mode – Activate the selected in- and outpoint of the VTR timeline with the respective buttons of the position settings ( ). – Set the EDIT/MANUAL button of the selection area to the autoedit operation mode ( ) where an external device is frame accurately controlled by the VTR task mode. – Use the position settings to the right of the selection area to specify the inpoint on the external device connected via RS-422. y Next select the PREVIEW button and activate it ( ).
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide perform a manual crash record with the VTR task mode at any time. For this do the following: y Specify the settings necessary for a record operation as detailed in section “The Settings” on page 7-17. At least the following specifications have to be made: – Configure the video format (button VIDEO FORMAT…) according to your needs: The input video raster will already be set to the raster specified during the creation of the VTR project but other settings can still be adjusted.
The VTR Task Mode As soon as a VTR timeline project is loaded in the VTR task mode and an external device is properly connected to the DVS system, you will be able to perform an RS-422 record in the VTR task mode.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide player performs its postroll. Once the external device has stopped its operation, the record is finished. To terminate the record operation manually you have to click the activated RECORD button again. Then the operation stops immediately. 7.3.3 How to Play Out the VTR Timeline Once a VTR timeline project is initialized in the VTR task mode, you can play out the contents of the VTR timeline at any time.
The VTR Task Mode 7.3.4 How to Perform a Slave Mode Operation In the VTR task mode you can control the VTR timeline by remote and send commands via RS-422, for example, for a record or a play-out operation. In slave mode the DVS software will behave like a logical VTR and wait for the necessary commands to be sent.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide 7.4 Opening a VTR Timeline Project in the Edit Tool The VTR mode uses the same project files as the Edit Tool and they are created and accessed in exactly the same way. But because the I/O Tool stores the VTR timeline project differently, you cannot access project files in the VTR task mode that were saved via the Edit Tool. Nevertheless, the other way around is possible: You can access and open project files in the Edit Tool that were saved in the VTR task mode.
The VTR Task Mode Figure 7-18: VTR timeline project in Edit Tool You can then work with your VTR timeline project in the Edit Tool same as with any other project. When opening a VTR timeline project in the Edit Tool, you will in essence open a new project file. Therefore, when you select the Save menu option or after queried by the program whether to save the project file, you will be asked to specify a new name for the project file.
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A Appendix This chapter provides further information about the I/O Tool. A.1 Glossary of Terms 1 In this section you can find some terms and their meaning as they are used in this documentation: 9-pin protocol (RS-422) audio clip autoconforming bin bin clip bin mode C-mode clip Protocol for serial data communication. The RS-422 9-pin protocol is widely used for a communication between a range of equipment, such as VTRs, digital disk recorders, mixers, edit controllers, etc.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide conforming container format cut list drop/dropped frames/audio EDL full head (vs. full) head (vs. tail) inpoint (data list) inpoint (timeline) jog A-2 The referencing of events of DVS capture lists, EDLs or cut lists to video and audio material. See also online-conforming. File format that contains audio as well as video data in a single file only, i.e. the video and audio files are not stored as single image or audio files but together in one file (e.g.
Appendix keycode multi-clip Odetics protocol (RS-422) online-conforming outpoint (data list) outpoint (timeline) reel RS-422 RS-422 mode scrub bar A machine-readable code printed along the edge of the camera negative film. It provides data, for example, about the film type, the name of the manufacturer and the film stock. Additionally, a reference number for the respective image is given in order to match the film with a particular position of an EDL/cut list.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide to scrub shuttle shuttle bar source timecode tail task mode timeline (Edit Tool) timeline (VTR task mode) video clip VTR VTR (task) mode VTR timeline VTR timeline input settings A-4 To shuttle or perform a search run. Image search run with speeds greater than one (1). See also jog. Item of the user interface of the I/O Tool to perform a search run on an externally connected player (via RS-422). Timecode information stored in the header of a file (e.g. in *.
Appendix A.2 States of an External Device An externally connected device can go into different states that are all shown in the State field of the control area in its RS-422 mode. With the RS-422 mode you can control an external device via the remote output of the DVS system, such as telecines, VTRs or digital disk recorders.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide A.3 Specifications of the DVS Capture List File The Batch record mode of the I/O Tool uses a capture list file to gather the batch information for the record operation. The list can be saved and loaded by the I/O Tool, and it can be arranged manually via the selection area of this mode (see section “Preparing a Batch” on page 5-53). The following explains the particular format of the capture list file. To write or alter a capture list you may use a standard text editor.
Appendix The following shows a table of example entries in the correct sequence as in a capture list file.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide The I/O Tool accepts the following formats for the different entries: Batch Data Entry Formats clip name All valid file names are excepted, i.e. do not use special characters. To generate a black clip (e.g. for another clip to dissolve to black) the clip name should be BLACK. channels Valid entries are: V video A1 audio channel 1 A2 audio channel 2 The channels must be separated by a comma. Stereo channels can be connected by a +.
Appendix Batch Data head & tail comment transition Entry Formats Head and tail are represented by a timecode in the timecode format. They will be subtracted or added to the source in- or outpoint by the I/O Tool automatically to provide reserves for further corrections during editing. More information about the timecode format can be found in the “CLIPSTER Edit Tool” user guide. A comment is a string. You may use all characters except a [TAB].
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Batch Data speed Entry Formats The speed value is the motion effect of an EDL (M2 speed changes): M2 start index stop index keycode inpoint keycode outpoint These effects have to be rendered during the creation of the timeline, i.e. image files may be omitted or created anew according to the specified speed. In an EDL the M2 line is usually connected to a clip detailed one line above the M2 line.
Appendix Batch Data start frame number Entry Formats Indicates the start index for the clip to be recorded. The notation is in frames. It offsets the frame number in the file names of the image files to be recorded.
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide A.4 Storage Modes of File Formats The following lists the storage modes (saving types) of most file formats that can be used with the DVS software. When specifying a file format, for example, prior to a record, you usually have to detail the saving type as well. It indicates the bit depth and/or byte order settings that the file will provide once it has been saved. The tables below list the saving types that are available for the different file formats.
Appendix Table A-3: DPX (*.dpx)1, 2 Saving Type Color Space Number 8 bit RGB RGB 10 8 bit RGB b.e. V2 RBG 71 8 bit RGB l.e. V2 RBG 72 8 bit RGBA RGB with key 11 8 bit UYVY YUV 3 8 bit YUV422 b.e. V2 YUV 63 8 bit YUV422 l.e. V2 YUV 64 YUV with key 39 8 bit YUV444 b.e. V2 YUV 67 8 bit YUV444 l.e. V2 YUV 68 10 bit RGB cineon big endian RGB 2 10 bit RGB b.e. V2 RGB 73 10 bit RGB l.e. V2 RGB 74 RGB with key 41 10 bit YUV422 cineon big endian YUV 24 10 bit YUV422 b.
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I Index A AES/EBU ....................................... 4-4 AIV ....................... 2-9, 4-4, 6-4, 7-19 limited channels ........................ 2-9 ANC ............................................. 4-5 aspect ratio .....3-6, 4-3, 5-6, 6-5, 7-20 Assemble ....................................... 6-7 audio ......................... 2-9, 7-15, 7-22 at input ................................... 4-4 channels ................. 5-8, 6-6, 7-21 embedded .............. 2-9, 6-4, 7-19 file .....................
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide Edit .................... 7-28, 7-31, 7-33 EE ......................................... 7-24 eject tape ................................. 4-8 end of clip ................................ 3-8 fast forward/backward .............. 4-9 File ...5-34, 5-56, 5-57, 5-58, 5-60 frame backward ....... 3-8, 4-8, 7-24 frame forward ......... 3-8, 4-8, 7-24 Go .......................................... 4-9 Interval .................................. 5-22 jump to VTR timeline marker ....
Index with keycode ......................... 5-37 conforming tool ............................. 2-2 consecutive number ............5-10, 5-17 enable/disable ........................ 5-18 container format ......... 5-14, 7-15, A-2 contents (storage) .......................... 2-3 control area ................................... 2-6 bin mode ................................. 3-5 RS-422 mode ........................... 4-2 controls bin mode ................................. 3-8 RS-422 mode ...................
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide result ............................5-10, 5-18 start index (record) .................. 5-18 file number .................................. 5-50 file numbering see frame numbering file storing ................................... 5-13 VTR timeline .......................... 7-13 file type .............. 5-11, 7-9, A-8, A-12 files per folder record ................................... 5-20 VTR timeline ............................ 7-9 film raster .....................
Index log clip in capture list .................... 5-52 loop mode ................................... 7-25 LTC ....................................... 6-5, 6-7 M main storage .................................. 7-8 manual mode (VTR timeline) ......... 7-28 Manual record mode .............5-2, 5-21 selection area ......................... 5-21 usage .................................... 5-23 matrix settings file ........................ 5-47 Matrix tab ....... 5-33, 5-46, 5-58, 5-61 matrix table ...........
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide RS-422 play-out (Play-out task mode) 6-8 RS-422 record (Autoedit) ......... 5-27 VTR timeline .................7-25, 7-26 preroll 4-1, 5-28, 6-8, 7-2, 7-26, 7-28 processing of cut list ..................... 5-55 processing of EDL ......................... 5-55 program exit .................................. 2-8 program start ................................. 2-4 project create ...........................5-39, 5-64 directory of VTR timeline ........... 7-8 file (VTR timeline) .
Index RS-422 mode (control area) ..... 4-2, A-3 play-out ................................ 4-11 Status field ...............................A-5 usage of mode ....................... 4-10 S safety margin (storage capacity) .... 2-11, 4-6 sampling rate (audio) ...................... 2-9 save capture list ....................2-11, 5-38 clip .......................................... 5-9 EDL ....................................... 5-35 global settings ........................ 2-11 matrix settings ............
CLIPSTER I/O Tool User Guide information .............................. 5-9 safety margin ..................2-11, 4-6 VTR timeline .......................... 7-13 storage mode ...............................A-12 synchronization (state) .................... 4-4 T tab ............................................... 3-1 Capture .............. 5-31, 5-33, 5-43 EDL ..............................5-33, 5-45 Matrix ....... 5-33, 5-46, 5-58, 5-61 table capture list ............................. 5-43 matrix .......
Index video scope ............................ 3-6, 4-3 VITC ............................................. 6-7 lines ........................................ 4-4 Volume ......................................... 4-5 VTR 2-2, 4-1, 5-2, 5-27, 6-8, 7-1, A-4 assemble .................................. 6-7 cueing time ............................ 5-44 device ID ................................. 4-7 device profiles .......................... 4-7 device type .............................. 4-7 edit lag ..
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