User Guide

Chapter Input
8 - 14
Logging and Digitizing (Capture)
Reels and Racks (E, F)
Reel names define where the material originates. Racks define its destination. A Reel is usually a
(video) tape but generally stands for a specific source.
An unambiguous and unique Reel name for each source is especially important in net-
worked systems and for a subsequent Batch Digitizing operation. In the first instance it is
important because Pinnacle Liquid Media Management is primarily Reel-name-oriented;
in the second instance because automatic digitization is based on timecode data alone
and can function only if the correct tape/source is inserted in the player.
If you are wondering what a “unique” Reel name is and how to come up with one as easily
as possible, here is a suggestion: Use the day’s date in the Reel name:
For example, Reel01 12-09-02 (or a four-digit year to avoid the next millennium bug).
If you digitize live, you are certain to have a unique name if you combine a realtime TC
(24-hour format!) and the day’s date. In a network, you can achieve further clarity by
appending the editor’s initials. For example, Reel07 12-09-02 CPR.
The Shift Timecode function allows you to define a TC shift for a tape.
Racks permit you to arrange logged/digitized material. See
“What Are Rack Folders and Racks?”
on page 9-10.
Selecting/Creating a Reel (E)
The top middle list box allows you to select or create a new Reel. The term Reel generally refers to
the source of the material (video tape, audio CD, DAT, etc.). Live sources are also assigned a Reel
name.
w To cre ate a new Reel, click the icon to the left in the list box. A dialog box is displayed over
the inlay where you can enter a name for the Reel.
Click the double-plus symbol to the right of the text box to append a digit to the Reel name
entered that will automatically be incremented by 1 each time you change Reels (Tape 1,
Tape 2, Tape 3, etc.). This option is per default active.