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Contents Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Viewing User Guides on the Interplay Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Accessing the Online Library . . . . . . . . . .
Turning On the Interplay Transfer Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Installing Avid Unity Client Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Understanding the Software Required for Performing Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Understanding the Workgroup Environment Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Understanding the Standalone Transfer Environment Software . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring an FTP Server, FTP Playback, and FTP Ingest Devices . . . . . . . . 67 Configuring an FTP Server Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Configuring a Generic FTP Playback Device into a Workgroup . . . . . . . . . 70 Configuring a Generic FTP Ingest Device into a Workgroup. . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Creating and Editing FTP Directory Profiles on Interplay Transfer Client . . . . . 72 Configuring the Interplay Transfer Client For Direct Captures . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Rundown Schedule File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Transferring Files From an Ingest Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Workflow: Capturing Clips From an FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Workflow: Play Back to an FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of an Avid® Interplay™ Transfer application. You can use your application to move Avid assets (media and metadata) and manage the transfer of assets to and from workgroups in an Avid Unity™ environment. You can also use Avid Interplay Transfer in a standalone environment to move assets between workstations. The Interplay Transfer system transfers assets to and from supported third-party applications, devices, and archive integration systems.
Using This Guide Symbols and Conventions Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions: Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action n A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions. c A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data. w A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm.
Viewing User Guides on the Interplay Portal You should always check online for the most up-to-date ReadMe because the online version is updated whenever new information becomes available. To view these online ReadMe, visit the Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/readme. 3. Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues. 4. Visit the online Knowledge Base at www.avid.com/onlinesupport.
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Chapter 1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Avid Interplay Transfer lets you transfer Avid assets to and from another workgroup, send finished sequences to a configured playback device, and capture media from a configured ingest device. You can also use Interplay Transfer in a standalone environment (an environment other than Avid Unity) to move Avid assets between workstations. Interplay Transfer receives and queues transfer requests from one or more clients.
Chapter 1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Understanding Interplay Transfer Configurations Interplay Transfer can be configured in Avid Unity environments or in a standalone configuration (without Avid Unity MediaNetwork, Avid Unity LANshare, or Avid Unity ISIS™). n For optimal capture performance, configure one ingest or playback device per Interplay Transfer server. A workgroup enables collaborative workflows by allowing multiple editors to share media.
Networking Considerations Networking Considerations For two workgroups to cooperate, some workstations in one workgroup have to be able to access services in the other workgroup. If these workgroups are not in the same site, or are separated by routers or firewalls, you have to establish access to allow these services to work. The main components are an Avid Interplay Engine and two Interplay Transfer Engines. All these services are TCP/IP based.
Chapter 1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Typical Configuration The following figure shows a typical configuration.
Networking Considerations Remote Workgroup Network Configuration The figure in “Typical Configuration” on page 16 shows only one Avid editing client per workgroup. You should assume that there are more clients and that each client requires the same connectivity. To access Interplay Transfer when network traffic is restricted at the router/firewall point, the network administrator must enable the combinations listed in the following table.
Chapter 1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Transfer Types When you use Interplay Transfer in a workgroup environment, there are several types of transfers available. n 18 • You can perform a transfer from within the Avid editing system (for example, NewsCutter) to another workgroup or playback device. See “Transferring Avid Assets from an Avid Editing Application” on page 90. • You can perform a remote transfer from the Avid Interplay Access user interface.
Support for MXF/AAF Media Support for MXF/AAF Media MXF media created and edited in an Avid editing application can be shared in an Avid Interplay environment with other Avid MXF-capable devices. For a description of compatible issue between the various Avid products when working in an Avid Interplay workgroup, see Avid Interplay Best Practices. c Any third-party video servers included in an Interplay Transfer workgroup must support integration with an Avid MXF workgroup.
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Chapter 2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation This chapter describes how to add an Avid Interplay Transfer server to an Avid Interplay workgroup. The Interplay Transfer server is an Avid Unity client in the Avid Unity environment. This chapter also describes how to install the Interplay Transfer Engine in a workgroup environment and a standalone configuration. Other procedures describe where and how to install the Interplay Transfer support software.
Chapter 2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Installation and Configuration Check List The following sections provide check lists for setting up an Interplay Transfer server and installing the Interplay Transfer support software.
Installation and Configuration Check List Interplay Transfer Installation and Configuration Check List (Continued) Task ! ! ! ! Section Reference (Avid Unity MediaNetwork environment) Make sure See the Avid Unity File Manager documentation. Avid Unity File Manager software is installed on the File Manager server and is running. Start the Interplay Transfer server. See “Turning On the Interplay Transfer Server” on page 27. Install the Avid Unity ISIS or Avid Unity MediaNetwork client software.
Chapter 2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Interplay Transfer Installation and Configuration Check List (Continued) Task Section Reference Avid Editing System ! ! Install the Interplay Transfer client software on Avid editing systems. See “Installing the Interplay Transfer Client Software” on page 33. Configure the Transfer settings in the Avid editing application. See “Configuring the Avid Editing Application for Transfers” on page 62.
Installing Cards in the Interplay Transfer Server Check List for Installing Interplay Transfer Support Software Depending on your workgroup configuration and the type of transfers performed in your workflow, you might need to install additional support software to transfer Avid assets or monitor transfers. The following table lists the support software and references where to find more information about installing the software.
Chapter 2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Configuring the Intel PRO/1000 Adapter Card The Intel PRO/Adapter card might require the installation of the Intel Pro/1000 driver. After you install the driver, you need to configure the card. This section provides procedures for installing the driver and configuring the card. Installing the Intel PRO/1000 Driver After you install the Intel PRO/1000 server adapter card and restart your system, a message might appear, looking for the Intel PRO/1000 driver.
Turning On the Interplay Transfer Server Turning On the Interplay Transfer Server Before you can turn on the Interplay Transfer server, you need to do the following: • Connect the Interplay Transfer server hardware and cables. See the Avid Unity client setup documentation. • (Avid Unity ISIS environment) Make sure the System Director is installed and running. • (Avid Unity MediaNetwork) Make sure the Avid Unity File Manager software installed on the Avid Unity File Manager server is running.
Chapter 2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Understanding the Software Required for Performing Transfers To perform transfers you need to install specific software components on the various servers and systems. Which software you install and where you install it, depends on your workgroup environment. The following table outlines where the software components are installed to perform transfers. You should use this table as a guide, depending on your workgroup environment.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment Understanding the Workgroup Environment Software In a workgroup environment, after your hardware is properly set up, perform the following software installation procedures on the Interplay Transfer server: • Install the Interplay Framework for Client software. See the Avid Interplay Software Installation and Configuration Guide. • Install the Avid Interplay Access software.
Chapter 2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation c n You are reminded that data networks, such as standard data networks that support Internet Protocols, are not necessarily secure networks, and that any transfer of information over such networks — whether internally or externally — is not necessarily a secure transfer. As when you communicate any information over any network, you are responsible for ensuring that you use network settings or implement policies that meet your security needs.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment 4. Make sure the following components are installed on the Interplay Transfer server: - Avid Interplay Framework for Client - Avid Interplay Access For installation procedures, see the Avid Interplay Software Installation and Configuration Guide. 5. Click Avid Interplay Transfer Server. 6. In the Welcome window, click Next. 7. Click the applicable country, and click Next. 8. Click Yes to accept the license agreement. 9.
Chapter 2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation 10. Click Next. 11. Click Next to accept the location for the application. 12. The installer verifies that Microsoft NET Framework 1.1 is installed on the system. n - If the installer finds Microsoft NET Framework 1.1 on the system, then the Interplay Transfer installation continues. - If Microsoft NET Framework 1.1 is not found, a license agreement appears. Click Yes to accept the license agreement. The Microsoft NET Framework 1.1 begins to install.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment Installing the Interplay Transfer Client Software You must install the Interplay Transfer client software on each client in the workgroup that plans on transferring Avid assets to another workgroup or playback device. However, Avid Instinct and Avid Interplay Assist have their own Interplay Transfer software so you don’t need to install the Interplay Transfer client software on them.
Chapter 2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation 10. The installer verifies that Microsoft NET Framework 1.1 is installed on the system. - If the installer finds Microsoft NET Framework 1.1 on the system, the Interplay Transfer installation continues. - If Microsoft NET Framework 1.1 is not found, follow the instructions to install it. 11. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” 12. Click Finish. 13. Repeat the installation for each client.
Installing Interplay Transfer Support Software 4. Follow the installation instructions. n AutoTransfer service is included with the Avid Interplay Auto Archive installation. The Avid Interplay AutoTransfer service automatically runs in the background. For information about configuration settings for the AutoTransfer service, see “Configuring the AutoTransfer Service” on page 84. For information on automatically transferring assets, see “Automatically Transferring Assets to Another Workgroup” on page 95.
Chapter 2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation 4. Follow the installation instructions. The Avid Interplay Transfer Cache engine automatically runs in the background. For procedures on monitor transfers, see “Configuring an Avid Interplay Workgroup For Transfers” on page 49. n The Transfer Status window retrieves transaction status from the cache engine instead of the Interplay Transfer Engine.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment 2. Click ReadMe to open the ReadMe file. Read the ReadMe file for important information about the Interplay Transfer, then return to the installation frontend window. 3. Click Avid Interplay Transfer Engine. 4. In the Welcome window, click Next. 5. Click the applicable country, and click Next. 6. Click Yes to accept the license agreement.
Chapter 2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation 10. The installer verifies that Microsoft NET Framework 1.1 is installed on the system. n - If the installer finds Microsoft NET Framework 1.1 on the system, then the Interplay Transfer installation continues. - If Microsoft NET Framework 1.1 is not found, follow the instructions to install it. If you do not accept the license agreement, the Interplay Transfer Engine installation ends without completing. 11.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the Interplay Transfer system and Interplay Transfer clients after you install the software. This chapter describes both an Avid Unity environment and a standalone Transfer configuration. The Interplay Transfer server is an Avid Unity client in the Avid Unity environment.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Understanding the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings The Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration dialog box lets you set several options for performing various types of media transfers. To open the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration dialog box: t In a workgroup environment, from the Interplay Transfer server, click the Start button, and select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration.
Understanding the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings Option Description Workgroup Settings Interplay enable In a workgroup environment, select this option to enable the Avid Interplay Engine. When this option is selected the Standalone settings are ignored.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Directory for incoming transfers In a standalone environment, type the name of the directory where you want Interplay Transfer to place the incoming transfers. This directory must be a valid media files directory. Click Browse to locate a valid directory. The default directories are: In OMF mode - OMFI MediaFiles In AAF mode - Avid MediaFiles\MXF\1 n For better performance wh
Understanding the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Max. simultaneous workgroup Displays the maximum number of simultaneous outgoing workgroup transfers. transfers Avid recommends 1. Directory for temporary composition files Type the directory name where you want temporary files to be placed during the capture process or during incoming workgroup transfers. The default directory is C:\temp.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Playback devices Enter the name or names of any playback devices in your workgroup. n You do not need to list AirSpeeds here, because AirSpeeds have their own Interplay Transfer software and configuration settings.
Understanding the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Ingest devices Enter the name or names of any ingest devices in your workgroup. n You do not need to list AirSpeed devices here, because AirSpeed devices have their own Interplay Transfer software and configuration settings.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Total Transfers (All Types) Sets the maximum number of simultaneous transfers. In a workgroup environment, this number should be the number of playback devices, plus 2 times the number of ingest devices, plus the number of workgroups. In a standalone environment, this number should be at least the total of the simultaneous play back transfers plus 2 times the ingest transfers.
Configuring Workgroup Transfer Presets Configuring Workgroup Transfer Presets When performing workgroup transfers you can use presets to select a predefined destination for the transferring assets. Transfer presets define the remote workgroup, a destination workspace, and a destination folder for the metadata. You can also choose whether to display the preset name in the Send to Workgroup dialog box.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Presets list Name text box 5. Click Add below the Presets list. Untitled displays in the Name text box. 6. Type a name for the preset in the Name text box. 7. Select the remote workgroup server from the Remote Workgroup menu. n The remote workgroup servers available from the Remote Workgroup menu are defined in the Configure Remote Workgroups view of the Avid Interplay Administrator.
Configuring an Avid Interplay Workgroup For Transfers 9. (Option) Select Destination and select a destination folder in the remote workgroup database for the metadata. If you do not select a folder, the default destination folder is used. 10. (Option) Select Enabled, if you want this preset to display in the Send to Workgroup dialog box. 11. Click Apply to save your changes.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 3. Click Connect. The Avid Interplay Administrator opens. 4. In the Site Settings area, click Interplay Transfer Settings. The Interplay Transfer Settings view opens. List of Transfer Engines List of Transfer Cache Engines n 50 The Transfer Cache engine listed in the Cache Hostname text box monitors all items listed in the Transfer Engines list. The Interplay Transfer Status view displays all Transfer Engines listed in the Transfer Engine list.
Configuring an Avid Interplay Workgroup For Transfers n The Interplay Transfer Engines listed in the Interplay Transfer Engines list might appear in the various Send To commands, such as Send to Playback. The settings you choose determines which Interplay Transfer Engines appear in which command list.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration To establish a Transfer Cache Engine for monitoring transfers: 1. Open the Interplay Transfer Settings view. See “Opening the Interplay Transfer Settings View” on page 49. 2. Below the Cache Engines list, click Add to add a new Transfer Cache engine to the list. 3. Change the default Transfer Cache engine name by doing the following: a. In the Cache Hostname text box, type the hostname of the server you want to use for monitoring transfers. b. Press Enter.
Configuring an Avid Interplay Workgroup For Transfers Adding Interplay Transfer Engines The Transfer Cache engine listed in the Cache Hostname text box monitors all transfers handled by the Interplay Transfers listed in the Transfer Engines list. Transfer Engines list You can add Interplay Transfer Engines, AirSpeed devices, or other Interplay Transferenabled devices using the following procedure. For a procedure to add a Studio to the list, see “Adding a Studio” on page 54.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 7. From the Workgroup Transfers menu, select the type of workgroup transfers allowed by this server or device: t n For an Interplay Transfer Engine, select either Send Only, Receive Only, Send and Receive, or No. For Interplay Transfer Engines, the Workgroup Transfers setting only effects workgroup transfers that are initiated from the Avid Interplay Access or by dragging a Workgroup 4.5 asset into the Interplay TransferStatus View.
Configuring an Avid Interplay Workgroup For Transfers 4. In the Transfer Engine Details area, from the Type menu, select Studio. The default name is appended with [1] indicating it is a Studio. A Studio is identified using the following naming convention: studioname[N] In this example, studioname is the Host Name assigned in the AirSpeed application, and N represents the number of members in the Studio.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 9. (Option) If you want each Studio member to display in the Send to Playback menu, select “Show individual studio hosts in the Send To Playback choices.” 10. Click Apply when you finish adding all the Studios to the Transfer Engines list. Setting the Refresh Time of the Interplay Transfer Status Window You can adjust the amount of time between refreshes of the Interplay Transfer Status window.
Configuring a Remote Workgroup for Workgroup to Workgroup Transfers 3. In the Configure Remote Workgroups view, select a database from the Available Databases list. Available database list List of accessible remote workgroup servers and transfer servers Settings for adding remote Workgroup servers and TransferManager servers 4. In the New server pane, add information about the remote workgroup that you want to access. a.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration To remove a remote workgroup from the accessible list: 1. Click the name of the remote workgroup in the list. 2. Click Remove. Configuring a Standalone System to Monitor Transfer Status The Avid Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status tool lets you monitor transfers and services of various workgroups and servers from a standalone system.
Configuring a Standalone System to Monitor Transfer Status 3. Click Configure Workgroups. The Configure Workgroups dialog box opens. Workgroups list Add a Workgroup 4. To add a workgroup you want to monitor, do the following: a. Click + below the Workgroups list. b. Change the default workgroup name by typing the name of the workgroup you want to monitor in the Workgroup Name text box. c. Press Enter. The default name is replaced with the workgroup name you typed.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 5. Set the various settings to select a cache host and add Interplay Transfer Engines and Interplay Transfer enabled devices to the monitoring list. These settings are similar to the settings in the Interplay Transfer Settings view, except that the Primary Transfer Engine and the Refresh Interval options are not available. For procedures that explain these settings, see “Selecting a Transfer Cache Engine for Monitoring Transfers” on page 51. 6. Click Save.
Configuring a Standalone System to Monitor Transfer Status For descriptions of the status components, see “Understanding the Interplay Transfer Status Window” on page 127.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Configuring Interplay Transfer in a Standalone Environment When you are installing Interplay Transfer for workstation-to-workstation transfers in an environment other than Avid Unity, you must install the Interplay Transfer Engine and Interplay Transfer client software on each client. For information on installing the Interplay Transfer software in standalone environments, see “Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment” on page 36.
Configuring the Avid Editing Application for Transfers 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. In the Standalone/Incoming Requests area, do one of the following: t Select “Refuse All Requests,” if you do not want to receive files from another workgroup. t Select “User Dialog To Accept/Refuse,” and one of the following methods for accepting transfers: Wait for User Action (No Timeout) — You receive a message request for a transfer. You must click OK for the transfer to occur.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 6. (Option) In a workgroup environment, if you want mixed-resolution items highlighted in the bin, select “Highlight mixed-resolution items” in the Send to Playback area. If a sequence contains DV 25 and DV 50 media within the same sequence, that sequence is highlighted in red in the bin. Interplay Transfer cannot send sequences that contain both DV 25 and DV 50 media to playback. This feature allows you to easily identify those sequences. 7.
Configuring the Avid Editing Application for Transfers 4. Do one of the following: t In a workgroup environment, type the Interplay Transfer server computer name in the Server text box, and type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup text box. This can be any name you give your workgroup. t In a standalone environment, type the computer name of the local system (this computer) in the Server text box, and in the Workgroup text box, type the name you want to see in the Transfer menu. 5.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Configuring Capture and Play Back of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats To enable interoperability between Avid Unity family and third-party devices that use the MXF OP1a file format, Avid has developed an optional Avid Interplay Transfer Data Handling Module (DHM) plug-in that supports FTP integration to third-party MXF OP1a compliant devices.
Configuring Capture and Play Back of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats Configuring an FTP Server, FTP Playback, and FTP Ingest Devices The Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration dialog box provides areas for configuring an FTP server, FTP playback, and FTP ingest devices.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 3. Click Add. The FTP Server dialog box opens.
Configuring Capture and Play Back of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats 4. Enter the following setup information for the FTP server you are configuring: FTP Server configuration Setting Description Profile Name Type a name of this profile. n The name you assign to the profile appears in the FTP Media Browser application and Send to Playback list. Server Name Type the name of the FTP server. Username Type the user name used to connect to the FTP server.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Configuring a Generic FTP Playback Device into a Workgroup When adding a Generic FTP playback device into your workgroup environment, you need to configure the device using the Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration dialog box. To add a generic FTP playback device into a workgroup: 1. On your Interplay Transfer Engine, click the Start button, and select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration.
Configuring Capture and Play Back of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats Configuring a Generic FTP Ingest Device into a Workgroup When adding a Generic FTP ingest device into your workgroup environment, you need to configure the device using the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration dialog box. To add a Generic FTP ingest device into a workgroup: 1. On your Interplay Transfer Engine, click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Creating and Editing FTP Directory Profiles on Interplay Transfer Client When a workgroup includes an FTP server, you need to create FTP directory profiles on the Interplay Transfer client that allows the FTP server to connect with the Avid editing system. The FTP Directory Profile must contain the same connection information as the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration settings. To create and edit FTP directory profiles: 1.
Configuring Capture and Play Back of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats The FTP Source Window opens, providing a list of FTP directory profiles. 3. Do one of the following: t Click Add to add a new profile. t Select a Profile Name and click Edit to edit an existing profile. The Ftp Directory Profile Window opens.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 4. Type the following configuration information for the FTP server: n Your entries must match the FTP server’s network settings. Ftp Directory Profile Window Settings Setting Description Profile Name Name of this profile. A unique profile name is used for each directory. Connection Port Displays the port number used by the FTP server (not the playback port). FTP Host Name Type the FTP server’s network name.
Configuring Capture and Play Back of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats The TransferManager Client Configuration dialog box opens. 2. In the Workgroup Name text box, type the name of your workgroup. This name can be any name you have given your entire workgroup. 3. In the Host Name text box, type the computer name of the Interplay Transfer Engine. 4. (Option) If you have more than one Interplay Transfer Engine in your workgroup, you can enter them in this dialog box. a.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Configuration for Playing Back to Sony XDCAM SD Device The generic configuration procedures for play back to all supported devices are described in the “Configuring Capture and Play Back of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats” on page 66. When you configure an XDCAM SD device some settings in the procedures require specific information. The following sections provide information about the specific XDCAM SD settings.
Configuration for Playing Back to Sony XDCAM SD Device FTP Server dialog box (Continued) Settings Description FTP Connection Information Default Directory Displays the directory on the FTP server where data is sent to or retrieved from. FTP Mode Displays the FTP mode as active. FTP Port Address Type the FTP connection port. The default is 21.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Adding a Thunder Production Server To configure the Interplay Transfer Engine to add a Thunder production server, follow the procedures for configuring a Generic FTP device. For the procedures, see “Configuring Capture and Play Back of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats” on page 66. In addition to these configuration procedures, the Thunder server needs an ImportWatcher folder to hold the files during transfers from the Avid editing system.
Configuring Ingest From FTP Deck Devices The following configuration and setup steps are required to integrate a FTP device into a workgroup: 1. Select “Interplay Transfer Server with Supplemental FTP Services” as the installation type when installing the Interplay Transfer Engine application. See “Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment” on page 29. 2. Add the ingest device to the Interplay Transfer configuration.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 5. (Option) Add an ingest catalog. See “Configuring an Ingest Device Catalog” on page 82. 6. Make sure the Workgroup Settings are set correctly. See the table in “Understanding the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings” on page 40. 7. Click Save. Setting the Ingest Device Connection When a workgroup includes an FTP device, you need to set the device connection from the Avid editing system.
Configuring Ingest From FTP Deck Devices The Connection Settings dialog box opens. 3. Enter the following setup information for the device you are configuring: n Your entries must match the device’s network settings. Connection Settings Dialog Box Setting Description Your name for Device Type a name to identify the device. Host Name Device’s network server name. This host name must match the host name listed in the ingest device list in the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration window.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Configuring an Ingest Device Catalog When configuring an ingest device into your workgroup environment, you can associate a Avid Interplay Access Catalog with the ingest device. The ingest catalog contains master clips of the media created during successful ingest transfers. You can associate more than one ingest device to a catalog. The ingest catalog is a regular Avid Interplay Access catalog using the same display, access control, and delete rules.
Configuring a Playback Device Catalog 5. Click OK. The catalog name displays inside square brackets and next to the ingest device name. For example, HKELLYHPXP [Cat1], where HKELLYHPXP is the ingest device name and Cat1 is the catalog name. 6. Click Save. 7. Restart the Interplay Transfer server. Configuring a Playback Device Catalog When configuring a playback device into your workgroup environment, you can associate a Avid Interplay Access Catalog with the playback device.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 4. Type a name for the playback catalog. The catalog name you enter displays in the Avid Interplay Access Catalog when the first transfer occurs. 5. Click OK. 6. Click Save. 7. Restart the Interplay Transfer server. Configuring the AutoTransfer Service This section describes how to use the Avid Interplay Service Configuration to configure the AutoTransfer service.
Configuring the AutoTransfer Service 4. Expand the Avid Automatic Archive, Transcode, and Transfer service entry in the Directory pane. The system displays the name of the computer running the Avid Automatic Archive, Transcode, and Transfer service. 5. Click the computer name. The Administrator Password Needed dialog box opens. 6. Type the Interplay Framework Administrator password and click OK. n By default, Interplay Framework does not require a password.
Chapter 3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 8. Click the Service Settings tab. The system displays the Service Settings for the Avid services. System running the Avid Automatic Archive, Transcode, and Transfer service Apply button Service Settings tab 9. In the Configure AutoTransfer area, do the following: 86 - Enable AutoTransfer—select Yes. - AutoTransfer scanning interval—type the number of minutes between scans.
Configuring the AutoTransfer Service 10. Click Apply. 11. Close the Avid Interplay Service Configuration window. n When configuration changes are made and the Apply or Reset button is not clicked prior to changing a selection or closing the window, a dialog box appears reminding you to Apply or Reset the configuration.
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Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets This chapter describes how to transfer Avid assets. You can transfer assets to another workgroup or to any supported media servers. Before you can transfer assets, you must configure the Interplay Transfer components. For configuration procedures, see “Interplay Transfer Configuration” on page 39.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets Media Compatibility Between Avid Applications The type of system on which your application is running determines what can be sent between systems. Before you transfer data between Avid applications, consider whether the media files, metadata, or compositions are compatible between applications. For additional information about compatibility, see the documentation provided with your Avid editing system.
Transferring Avid Assets from Workgroup to Workgroup Transferring Avid Assets from Workgroup to Workgroup This section explains how to transfer assets from one workgroup to another workgroup. If you want to transfer assets to another workgroup, you must have the Interplay Transfer application installed in the workgroup. Types of workgroup transfers: n • Transferring Avid Assets from an Interplay Workgroup to Another Workgroup • Transferring Avid Assets from Workgroup 4.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets 4. Select Tools > Send to Workgroup. The Send to Workgroup dialog box opens. n Green folders in the Destination list specify MediaManager and TransferManager workgroups. 5. To select a destination for the transferring assets, do one of the following: t n If your workgroup configuration contains presets, then you can select a preset from the Destination Preset menu to set the destination folder and workspace.
Transferring Avid Assets from Workgroup to Workgroup t If presets are not available, do the following: a. In the Destination area, select the remote workgroup and if applicable select a folder where you want to transfer the metadata. b. From the Workspace menu, if applicable select the workspace where you want to transfer the media file. n If you do not select a preset destination the settings available in the Send to Workgroup dialog box depends on the type of remote workgroup.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets When registering remote workgroups, use the following table to understand the various Host Types for the remote workgroups, and the settings that are available in the Send to Workgroup dialog box with each type of host. Send to Workgroup setting Host Type Interplay Server/Remote Search MediaManager TransferManager Description Destination folder Lets you select a folder for the incoming metadata on the remote Interplay workgroup.
Transferring Avid Assets from Workgroup to Workgroup 4. In the Results Frame of the MediaManager, click the asset, or Ctrl+click multiple assets that you want to transfer and drag them to the Interplay Transfer Status dialog box. The Interplay Transfer begins a “pull” of the asset from the Workgroup 4.5 TransferManager. The assets are added to the default folder, for example, Incoming Media folder.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets Automatic Transfer Checklist The following table provides a check list for setting up an AutoTransfer folder and using the folder to automatically transfer assets. AutoTransfer Checklist ! ! ! ! ! ! Task Section Reference Install the Avid Interplay AutoTransfer service. See “Installing the Avid Interplay AutoTransfer Service” on page 34. Configure the AutoTransfer service settings. See “Configuring the AutoTransfer Service” on page 84.
Transferring Avid Assets from Workgroup to Workgroup Automatically Transferring Assets To automatically transfer assets: 1. Make sure a folder is configured for AutoTransfer. See “Identify an AutoTransfer Folder” on page 96. 2. Locate a clip that you want to transfer, right-click the file, and select Move To. The Move To dialog box opens. 3. Navigate to your AutoTransfer folder and click OK. The system starts transferring the assets to the destinations set in the Transfer Preset, as a background task. 4.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets Transferring Avid Assets in a Standalone Environment In a standalone environment, Interplay Transfer can be used to transfer compositions and media from one Avid editing system to another Avid editing system. If you are transferring compositions or clips, you simply select the item from a bin and transfer it. If data is being sent to you from another Avid editing system, you simply choose to accept it.
Transferring Avid Assets to a Playback Device To send a finished sequence to a playback device: 1. Open the bin that contains the sequence you want to transfer. 2. Select the sequence. 3. Select Transfer > Send To Playback, and select the available playback device to which you want to send the sequence. The Send to Playback dialog box opens. n c If necessary, you can set the sequence to high priority by clicking the circle in the PWT (Play While Transferring) column next to the sequence.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets To use the Interplay Transfer with rundowns: 1. On your Interplay Transfer server, click Start, and select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration. The Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration window opens. 2. In the Playlist Information area, select “Use Newsroom rundowns to schedule transfers.” 3. Type the computer name of the Newsroom Server. 4. Type the user name and password. 5.
Transferring Avid Assets to a Playback Device n In the Send to Playback dialog box, if you set one of the sequences to high priority by clicking the circle in the PWT column next to the sequence, that sequence has priority over the rundown list. For information on monitoring the transfer of assets, see “Monitoring Transfers” on page 123. Creating a Rundown Schedule File A rundown schedule file tells the Interplay Transfer server which rundown to schedule at what time.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets Transferring Files From an Ingest Device In a broadcast environment, you can transfer files from a configured ingest device to your Avid editing system bin. To transfer files from the ingest device to your Avid editing system bin: 1. Ensure that the ingest device is properly connected. For more information, see the documentation supplied with your ingest device. 2. Open the ingest device’s application that lets you see the files located on the ingest device.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers Do one of the following: t Click Transfer; a message box appears for each clip. You must click OK in each message box to initiate the transfers. t Click Transfer All; all the items selected are transferred. t Click Defer; the assets are not transferred, and you see a message box to defer each asset. You must click OK in each message box to defer the transfers. t Click Defer All; the assets are not transferred until you retrieve them.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets The MXF OP1a FTP DHM supports IMX 30, 40, 50, DV 25, and DV 50 in PAL and NTSC. The media format is not changed during the import process, just the metadata wrapper. Supported audio is 16-bit or 24-bit sampled at 48 kHz with up to 8 audio tracks. The MXF OP1a FTP DHM also supports the export of Avid IMX™ 30, 40, 50, DV 25, and DV 50 media to an FTP server in MXF OP1a format.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers Workflow: Capturing Clips From an FTP Server During an ingest, compressed frames are streamed from MXF OP1a files stored on a generic FTP server to the Avid editing system. Captured files do not overwrite an already existing file. If a file already exists, a new file is created. The audio or video format of the media is maintained during the capture process.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets Destination of captured items when using Initiate Transfer Media list Profile menu Current Profile’s hostname and directory path Connection Status box Media Transfer Support list Connection status to Interplay Transfer 4. Select a Profile from the Profile menu for the FTP directory where you want to access the media files. The status bar at the bottom of the Avid - FTP Media Browser window displays the hostname and directory path for the currently selected profile.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers Connection Status n Color Indicates Green Connected Gray Not connected Red Connection failed If no activity occurs for a time-out period, the FTP connection is closed. You can click Update to reconnect to the FTP server. 6. (Option) Sort the files listed in the Media List by name, modification date, or size. 7. (Option) Click Update to refresh the list of files in the Media List. 8. Select the files in the Media List that you want to transfer. 9.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets Workflow: Play Back to an FTP Server During a play back operation, media associated with a sequence from an Avid editing application is transferred to a FTP server. The media format in the Avid environment is MXF/AAF. The format of the data transferred to the FTP server is MXF OP1a format. However, the audio and video quality remains the same as the native Avid media.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices TM-DHM is Avid’s API to integrate with third-party video server vendors. Avid has written its own integration to the DHM API for the Sony e-VTR and XDCAM™ deck devices. The integration supports MXF files by rewrapping them in AAF as they are brought into Avid Unity shared storage through the Interplay Transfer server. The integration supports IMX 30, 40, 50, and DVCAM in PAL and NTSC.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets n FTP capture of XDCAM HD 24p is not supported. You can use the Firewire capture method. For details, search for “Connecting the XDCAM Device” in the Help for your Avid editing application. For more information about using XDCAM media, see the following: • For information about setting up Interplay Transfer and using and FTPClipList, see the “Configuring Ingest From FTP Deck Devices” on page 78.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices 5. Select the device you want to use from the Select Device menu. 6. Click Refresh List to view a list of the clips available from the device. n If the device is busy, the list of available clips does not display. 7. (Option XDCAM) Select Ingest Essence Marks to include the Essence Marks with the metadata when capturing XDCAM media. 8.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets 11. Begin the transfer, do one of the following: t Drag and Drop method—drag the clips you want to capture to a bin. A dialog box opens asking if you want to transfer the files now or defer the process to a later time. Click Now to begin the transfer or click Later to defer the transfer to a later time. t Direct Capture method—click Initiate Transfer. The selected items begin transferring one at a time.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices 4. Make sure the e-VTR device is configured in the e-VTR Manager application. See the documentation that came with your device. Set the following: - Network device register - config name, host/IP address 5. Set up the device connection from the Avid editing system. For the setup procedure, see “Setting the Ingest Device Connection” on page 80. 6. Connect to the e-VTR device using the e-VTR Manager application. See the documentation that came with the device. 7.
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets 5. View the media on the XDCAM device. See the documentation that came with your device. 6. Set up the device connection from the Avid editing system. For the setup procedure, see “Setting the Ingest Device Connection” on page 80. 7. Start the capture. See “Capturing Clips From FTP Devices” on page 110. When the transfer is complete, the clip appears in the bin.
Chapter 5 Using Frame Chase Editing This chapter describes how to use Frame Chase editing. Frame Chase editing (sometimes called “edit while capture”) lets an Avid editing application that is part of an Interplay workgroup view and edit clips while they are being captured. Frame Chase editing is supported only when media is captured from a supported external device through Avid Interplay Transfer.
Chapter 5 Using Frame Chase Editing When the capture is complete, the icon is replaced by the standard master clip or audio clip icon. To view the updated icon in the Interplay Window, press F5. To view the updated icon in a bin, select Bin > Update from Interplay. Frame Chase editing is available only in an Interplay workgroup that includes Avid Interplay Transfer and a supported external device. Media must be in the MXF format. The process consists of three basic parts: 1.
Workflow for Frame Chase Editing The length of an in-progress clip is based on the expected duration of the capture. For on-the-fly or open-ended captures, the length of the clip is based on the maximum capture time set by the capture application. The Frame Chase process creates one media file for each track of the captured media. As a capture continues, the size of the associated media file increases.
Chapter 5 Using Frame Chase Editing In the following workflow, an editor uses Avid NewsCutter Adrenaline to create a news story from a timed feed. CaptureManager has been set up to work with an AirSpeed server to automatically create clips of a set duration from the feed, as shown in the following illustration. For more information on CaptureManager, see the Avid CaptureManager User’s Guide.
Workflow for Frame Chase Editing To use Frame Chase editing: 1. Make sure that the ingest device is properly connected and set up for recording and transfer. 2. On the Avid editing system, make sure an Avid Unity workspace is mounted. 3. Open the Avid editing application, open a project, and open the Interplay Window. 4. In the Interplay Window, navigate to the folder that holds the clip that you want to use for editing. If you know some information about the clip, you can use the Search feature.
Chapter 5 Using Frame Chase Editing n In Avid Instinct or Avid Interplay Assist, press Alt+F5 to update the media displayed in the monitor. 6. Create a sequence in a bin on your Avid editing system. 7. Use standard editing techniques to build a sequence from the in-progress clip. 8. When the clip is completely captured, select Bin > Update from Interplay. This command ensures that the latest version of the clip is used in your sequence.
Limitations When Working With In-Progress Clips • Trimming — The right-side trim limit of an in-progress clip is determined by the currently available media. When you trim an in-progress clip to the end of available media the trim functions as if it had reached the end of the clip. As more media is captured the trim limit increases. Performing the trim at a later time might allow more trimming as more media might become available.
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Chapter 6 Monitoring Transfers You can monitor the transfer of items from an Avid editing application, Avid Interplay Access, or the Avid Interplay Administrator software. If you monitor transfers from within the Avid editing application, you will see only the assets you transferred. If you open the Interplay Transfer Status window from the Avid Interplay Administrator, you can monitor all Interplay Transfer activity.
Chapter 6 Monitoring Transfers Monitoring Transfers from Within the Avid Editing Application After you transfer an asset from within the Avid editing application, you can monitor the transfer. To monitor the asset transfer: 1. Display the Transfer Status window, by doing one of the following: t For the Avid Instinct and Avid Interplay Assist applications, select File > Interplay Transfer > Show Status. The Interplay Transfer tab displays the transfers.
Monitoring Transfers from Within the Avid Editing Application Sorting the Transfer Status Columns You can sort the transfer status column into either ascending or descending alphabetical order. For example, you might want to view the status or locations of the transfers in alphabetical order. This makes it easy to view all the completed, paused, or canceled transfers together. To sort a transfer status column: 1.
Chapter 6 Monitoring Transfers 3. Press Delete. All the items are removed from the Transfer Status window. Monitoring Transfers from Within Avid Interplay Access In Avid Interplay Access, you can monitor the transfer activity of all transfers within the workgroup. In the Interplay Transfer Status window, several filters are available to help you limit the list of transfers displayed in the status window.
Monitoring Transfers from Within Avid Interplay Access Status area Filters Saved Filters Understanding the Interplay Transfer Status Window The Interplay Transfer Status window shows all the current transfer activity. Filters are available to limit the number of transfers that display in the status window. For information about using the filters, see “Working with Filters in the Interplay Transfer Status Window” on page 129.
Chapter 6 Monitoring Transfers Interplay Transfer Status Area Details Status Area Column Description Status Displays the status of the current transfers. The color of the status row indicates the following: 128 • Gray with no icon = Transfer is pending or in the queue. • Gray with Stop icon = Transfer has been canceled. • Gray with Pause icon = Transfer has been paused. • Yellow with no icon = Transfer is running. • Red with X icon = Transfer has failed.
Monitoring Transfers from Within Avid Interplay Access Working with Filters in the Interplay Transfer Status Window The Interplay Transfer Status window provides filters to help limit the number of transfers displayed in the status window. You can save filter preferences for easy access the next time you want to display the same limited list of transfers in the status window. For descriptions of the various filter options, see “Description of Filter Options” on page 130. To setup a transfer filter: 1.
Chapter 6 Monitoring Transfers To delete a saved filter: 1. Click Saved filters to display a list of saved filters. 2. Select the filter you want to delete. 3. Press Delete. Description of Filter Options The various filters let you limit the transfers displayed in the status area. The following table explains the filter options. Transfer Status Filters 130 Filter Name Description Status Select the current status of transfers you want to display: Cancelled, Completed, Error, Paused, Pending, Running.
Monitoring Transfers from Within Avid Interplay Access Transfer Status Filters (Continued) Filter Name Description Transfer Engine Select the Interplay Transfer Engine or Interplay Transfer enabled device that is handling the transfer. Explanation of Transfer Engine filter options: • The Transfer Engine filter parameter lists all Transfer Engines configured in the Interplay Transfer Settings view.
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to detect problems you might encounter when using the Interplay Transfer as discussed in the following topics: • Suggested Troubleshooting Guidelines • Verifying Network Connectivity • Increasing the Performance of Transfers For additional troubleshooting information, see the Avid Unity documentation.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting • View log information using the Avid Interplay Diagnostics. The Avid Interplay Diagnostics is an application that lets you view log information stored on either a local or remote computer. You can view log information streaming in real time, open logs stored on a remote computer, package remote logs and specify a storage location for them, filter logs by severity, and override the logging levels of remote services.
Increasing the Performance of Transfers Increasing the Performance of Transfers You can improve the performance of transfers by changing the file limit of media directories and setting the MegaByte multiple factor for read and write operations. Changing the File Limit of Media Directories When Interplay Transfer performs capture or heavy workgroup-to-workgroup transfers, a single directory can grow to more than 10,000 files. This can cause performance problems.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting During startup only, the Interplay Transfer server checks each media directory for the number of files in the directory. If the media directory contains more files than specified by FileCountThreshold% of MaxFiles (for example, 95% of 10,000), the Interplay Transfer server creates a new directory using the same directory name and appends the name with an underscore and an incremental number. For example, when the directory: \\Unity1\WS1\Avid MediaFiles\MXF\TM_TransServer becomes f
List of Terms attribute name Information in each record is recorded as a predetermined set of attributes. Each attribute describes a feature of the asset: for example, its name, creation date, or tape ID. Assets Master clips, sequences, effects, and any other type of asset that reference digital media files. Assets also refer to the media files. Avid Interplay Access The Interplay Access lets you find, sort, and retrieve media.
List of Terms effect The manipulation of an audio or video signal. Types of film or video effects include special effects (F/X) like morphing; simple effects like dissolves, fades, superimpositions, and wipes; complex effects like keys and DVEs; motion effects like freeze frame and slow motion; and title and character generation. Effects usually have to be rendered because most systems cannot accommodate multiple video streams in real time. See also rendering.
List of Terms motion effect An effect that speeds up or slows down the presentation of media in a track. record For every asset, the database stores an associated record that contains specific information about the object. rendering Merging effect layers to create one stream of digital video for play back in real time. resync The resync process ensures that all the media on Avid Unity has been checked in to Avid Interplay Engine.
List of Terms TransferManager The TransferManager system manages the transfer of media to and from Workgroup 4 workgroups. Uniform Resource Locator (URL) A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the address of a file (resource) accessible on the Internet. workspaces Avid Interplay Engine clients mount media network workspaces on their workstations (requiring a user account to do so). Once mounted, workspaces behave like local media drives that can be accessed by others working on the same project.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Index A Accepting transfers 63 Accessing Avid FTP Media Browser tool 72 Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool 40 AirSpeed server Frame Chase editing with 117 Interplay Adapter, installing 34 monitoring transfers 54 user account 22 AutoTransfer assets 97 checklist 96 identify folder 96 rules 97 AutoTransfer service configuration 84 installing 34 Avid applications media compatibility between 90 Avid editing system ingest device connection setup 80 setting up 62 Avid In
Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Interplay Transfer site settings 49 playback device catalog 83 standalone environment 62 supported Interplay Transfer 14 Thunder MX Production server 78 Thunder server ImportWatcher folder 78 Connecting to an Ethernet network 15 D Data transferring in a standalone environment 98 Destination in Status window 128 Detecting problems 133 Direct capture configuring TM client 74 FTP devices 110 FTP servers 105 Dual-ingest configuration Frame Chase editing 117 DVCAM 109 E Edit
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status tool 35 Interplay Transfer client software 38 Interplay Transfer Engine software 29 Interplay Transfer server hardware 21, 22 MediaNetwork client software 27 Intel PRO 1000 server adapter card configuration 26 install driver 26 Interplay Diagnostics troubleshooting 133 Interplay Health Monitor 133 Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status configuring 58 installing 35 Interplay Transfer Engine configuration 39 monitoring transfers 53
Index ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ XDCAM SD 76 Progress indicator in Status window 128 R Refresh Interplay Transfer Status window 56 Remote workgroup connectivity rules 15 typical configuration 16 Rundowns working with 100 S Schedules working with 100 Send to Workgroup Settings description 93 Setting passwords, system configuration service 85 Setting up the Avid editing system 62 Settings list 62, 64 Site settings Interplay Transfer 49 Software Avid Unity ISIS client installing 27 Interplay Adapter instal
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Transfers method of accepting incoming 63 monitoring 123 monitoring from Interplay Transfer Status window 126 MXF DHM OP1a file format 66 setting up the Avid editing system for 62 sorting 125 Troubleshooting 133 Type column in Status window 128 Index playback configuration 76 U User account AirSpeed server 22 Utilities Avid FTP Media Browser tool 72 FTPClipList 80 V Verifying network connectivity 134 W Workflow capture from e-VTR device 112 capture from XDCAM device 113 inges
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