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Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Issue 3.1.B C OPYRIGHT EVS Broadcast Equipment – Copyright © 2010-2011. All rights reserved. D ISCLAIMER The information in this manual is furnished for inform ational use only and subject to change without notice.
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Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Issue 3.1.B Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................... III WHAT’S NEW? ................................................................................................................. V 1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 1 1.
Issue 3.1.B Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer 5.3.2 Possible Actions in CleanEdit ...............................................................................................
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 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.
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 Im porter application offers a way of acquiring media files for use within the system. The Xedio Importer is available as: • a separate application • as a module built in CleanEdit, and available in the Media Importer tab.
Issue 3.1.B 1.1.2 Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 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.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 1.2 Issue 3.1.B IMPORTABLE MEDIA The Xedio Im porter main window allows you to select media to im port.
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 & XDCAMEX tabs allow importing media files created with 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.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 2.2 Issue 3.1.B IMPORT PROCESS To be able to import files from P2, and XDCAM cameras, you need to proceed as follows: 1. In the Setup window you can accessed by clicking the Setup button, define: • the source and destination locations, • the default values for the properties of the imported files, • the audio channel assignment. 2.
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.
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 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.
Issue 3.1.B Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Field Description Source Select the option to be used to detect the source files: Auto Src Disk 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).
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 2.4.2 Issue 3.1.B DEFAULTS TAB The Defaults tab makes it possible to identify default values, which can then be modified in the main tab. Field Description M ode Radio button to select how the aspect ratio of the imported files will be chosen.
Issue 3.1.B 10 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.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 2.4.3 Issue 3.1.B 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. Note 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.
Issue 3.1.B Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 • 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: • 2.0 Two audio channels are used • 5.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Issue 3.1.B H OW TO R EMOVE A T RACK A SSIGNMENT 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. H OW TO C HANGE THE O RDER OF T RACKS A SSIGNMENT To move a track, proceed as follows: 1. Right-click the audio track block.
Issue 3.1.B Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – 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 tim e 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.
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Issue 3.1.B Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 B ATCH I MPORT 3.3 SETUP Before you start importing files, you need to specify the following parameters via the Setup button: • The media server where the lo-res and hi-res files will be stored when they are imported. • How the audio tracks in the source file will be assigned in the CleanEdit audio configuration. Up to 16 audio channels can be assigned.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 3.4 Issue 3.1.B 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.
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 im port: Field Description Label Name assigned to the files when they are im ported to the Xedio database. (mandatory) Low Bitrate fields The Browse button allows the selection of the lo-res file. High Bitrate fields The Browse button allows the selection of the corresponding hires file.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 Issue 3.1.B 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 form at, 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.
Issue 3.1.B Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 • 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: 4.2.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR TIFF FILES You need to have an even num ber of Tiff files for your RTD sequence.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 4.4 Issue 3.1.B FIELDS IN THE RTD TAB To preview and import a RTD (R eplay 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.
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 Field Description Label (mandatory) 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 .
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer Issue 3.1.B EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5. Importing Files from EVS Servers 5.1 INTRODUCTION 5.1.1 DIRECT ACCESS TO THE EVS VIDEO 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.
Issue 3.1.B Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5.2 EVS SERVER TAB DESCRIPTION 5.2.1 OVERVIEW The EVS Server tab contains four areas: • Server Structure area • Media Properties area • Clip/Channel area • Setup and Refresh buttons 5.2.
Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer Issue 3.1.B EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5.2.3 MEDIA PROPERTIES AREA In this area, you will specify relevant information to identify the media in Xedio CleanEdit: Field Description General Label (mandatory) Name assigned to the XT clips as they are defined in the Xedio database. 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.
Issue 3.1.B Xedio Suite Version 3.1 – User’s Manual – Xedio Importer EVS Broadcast Equipment – January 2011 5.3 USING EVS SERVERS’ RECORD TRAIN AND CLIPS IN XEDIO 5.3.1 HOW TO IMPORT CLIPS FROM AN EVS SERVER Importing clips from an EVS Server into Xedio does not physically im port the clip in the media server: it creates a virtual location on the media server, and stores the clip definition in the Xedio database.
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