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Media Management
w Still media -
Media Files without a “real” timecode clip-in/clip-out, such as graphics inserts and title
clips, which can be changed to any length by repeating the same single image.
Identifying a Media File
What makes a file a Media File from the point of view of Media Management?
w Still Media File
This type of Media File is sufficiently defined by a Reel name and the name assigned when
the file was created.
The following metadata identifies a Streamed Media File:
w Reel name -
The name of the Reel must
be specified for logging and digitizing ( page 8-14). An
unmistakable and unique Reel name is especially important in a network environment.
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.
w Clip-in -
Timecode of the first frame in a clip.
Unlike the mark-in, which can be moved around within the clip, the clip-in cannot be
changed. A Media File with a different clip-in (where all the other metadata is the same) is
a different Media File.
w Clip-out -
Timecode of the last frame in a clip.
Unlike the mark-out, which can be moved around within the clip, the clip-out cannot be