Avid® Interplay® Transfer Setup and User’s Guide
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Contents Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Viewing User Guides on the Interplay Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Accessing the Online Library . . . . . . . . .
Understanding the Software Required for Performing Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Understanding the Workgroup Environment Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Understanding the Standalone Transfer Environment Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Interplay Transfer in a Standalone Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Configuring the Avid Editing Application for Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Setting Transfer Settings in the Avid Editing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Allowing Transfers to Other Workgroups and Workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection Settings For Ingest Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Configuring an Ingest Device Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Configuring a Playback Device Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Configuring the AutoTransfer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5 Using Frame Chase Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Understanding Frame Chase Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Workflow for Frame Chase Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Using Frame Chase Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Limitations When Working With In-Progress Clips . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
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Viewing User Guides on the Interplay Portal Viewing User Guides on the Interplay Portal You can quickly access the Interplay user guides from any system in the Interplay environment. To access the Interplay user guides: 1. Type the following line in your web browser: http://Interplay_Engine_name where Interplay_Engine_name is the name of the computer running the Interplay Engine software. For example, the following line opens the portal web page on a system named DocWG: http://DocWG 2.
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1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Avid Interplay Transfer Engine 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 Engine in a standalone environment (an environment other than Avid Unity) to move Avid assets between workstations. Interplay Transfer Engine receives and queues transfer requests from one or more clients.
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Understanding Interplay Transfer Engine Configurations Interplay Transfer Engine 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 Engine server. A workgroup enables collaborative workflows by allowing multiple editors to share media.
Networking Considerations n Standalone Interplay Transfer Engine is not supported on Avid Instinct® systems. • n Standalone Interplay Transfer Engine software installed on an Avid editing system with local storage. Standalone Interplay Transfer supports Avid editing systems with Microsoft Windows operating systems only. For information about the Microsoft Windows operating systems supported with the various Avid editing systems, see the Avid Interplay Transfer ReadMe.
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Typical Configuration The following figure shows a typical configuration. Remote Workgroup Network Configuration The figure in “Typical Configuration” on page 14 shows only one Avid editing client per workgroup. You should assume that there are more clients and that each client requires the same connectivity.
Transfer Types Remote Workgroup Network Connection Guidelines (Continued) Source Destination Port EditingClient_B_1 Avid Interplay Transfer Server _A 6539 Avid Interplay Server _A Avid Interplay Transfer Server _B 6539 Avid Interplay Server _B Avid Interplay Transfer Server _A 6539 Avid Interplay Transfer Server_A Avid Interplay Transfer Server _B 6532 Avid Interplay Transfer Server _B Avid Interplay Transfer Server _A 6532 Any additional Avid editing clients should follow the rules liste
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview n Transfers from Avid Interplay to MediaManager v4.5 OMF® workgroups are not supported. • You can drag and drop from Avid Unity MediaManager v4.5.x workgroup to an Avid Interplay workgroup if you are going from the MediaManager browser to a standalone Avid Interplay Access or to an Interplay Window. See “Transferring Avid Assets from Workgroup 4.5 to an Interplay Workgroup” on page 113. • You can edit media during the capture process.
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.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Check List for Installing and Configuring an Interplay Transfer Server The following table provides a check list of steps for installing and configuring the Interplay Transfer server in an Avid Unity workgroup and includes pointers to information about each step. The check list also covers installing and configuring the Interplay Transfer client software on an Avid editing system. Task Section Reference Check your configuration.
Installation and Configuration Check List Task Section Reference Connect the Interplay Transfer application key. See the Avid Interplay Software Installation and Configuration Guide. Install the Avid Service Framework for Client software. See the Avid Interplay Software Installation and Configuration Guide. Install the Avid Interplay Access software. See the Avid Interplay Software Installation and Configuration Guide. Install the Interplay Transfer Engine.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Check List for Installing and Configuring an Interplay Transfer in a Standalone Environment The following table provides a check list of steps for installing and configuring the Interplay Transfer software in a standalone environment and references where to find more information about each step. n 20 Do not install Avid Service Framework on a standalone Avid editing system. Task Section Reference Check your configuration.
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.
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 to work correctly with the Interplay Transfer server. This section provides procedures for installing the driver and configuring the card for Jumbo Frames. To install the Intel PRO/1000 driver: 1. Install the Intel PRO/1000 server adapter card and restart your system.
Installing Avid Unity Client Software 2. Make sure your Avid Unity media network is installed and running, do one of the following: t (Avid Unity ISIS environment) Make sure the System Director is installed and running. t (Avid Unity MediaNetwork) Make sure the Avid Unity File Manager software installed on the Avid Unity File Manager server is running. To start your Interplay Transfer server: 1. Turn on all the peripherals connected to the Interplay Transfer server.
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. The 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.
Understanding the Software Required for Performing Transfers 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 Avid Service Framework for Client software. See the Avid Interplay Software Installation and Configuration Guide. • Install the Avid Interplay Access software.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment After you install the Avid Unity client software on your Interplay Transfer server, you can install the Interplay Transfer Engine software, and then you need to install the Interplay Transfer client software on each client in the workgroup. The following sections provide procedures for installing the Interplay Transfer software.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment To install the Interplay Transfer Engine software: 1. Before you install the Interplay Transfer Engine, you need to connect the Interplay Transfer USB application key (also called a dongle). See the Avid Interplay Software Installation and Configuration Guide. 2. Insert the Avid Interplay Installer DVD and double-click autorun.exe. 3. Click Servers on the Main Menu page, and then click Avid Interplay Transfer Engine.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation n In a standalone AirSpeed workflow, do not select the Transfer FTP Services option. This option causes transfers to fail as the Interplay Transfer tries to use an FTP profile instead of the correct AirSpeed DHM to handle the transfer. 7. Click Next to continue with the InstallShield Wizard. 8. (Option) In the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog box, select Launch Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool, if you want to open the tool.
Installing Interplay Transfer Support Software 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 systems running Avid Instinct or Assist.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation The following sections provide procedures for installing these software products: • Installing the Avid Interplay Auto Media Services Service • Installing the Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status Tool • Installing the Transfer Cache Engine Installing the Avid Interplay Auto Media Services Service If your workflow requires auto transferring of assets, you need to install the Avid Interplay Auto Media Services service that includes the AutoTransfer service
Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment To install Media Services and Transfer Status software on a standalone system: 1. Insert the Avid Interplay Installer DVD and double-click autorun.exe. 2. Click Individual Optional Installers on the Main Menu page. The Install Optional page opens. 3. Click Avid Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status. 4. Follow the installation instructions.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation The Interplay Transfer Engine software also installs the Interplay Transfer configuration software, which lets you set up the particular configuration for your workstation transfers. n Workstation-to-workstation transfers are not supported with Avid Instinct systems. A hardware application key (also known as a dongle) is not required when installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a standalone environment.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment If your environment configuration includes supported ingest or playback FTP devices, you should install the Transfer FTP Services. n In a standalone AirSpeed workflow, do not select the Transfer FTP Services option. This option causes transfers to fail as the Interplay Transfer tries to use an FTP profile instead of the correct AirSpeed DHM to handle the transfer. 4. Click Next to continue with the InstallShield Wizard. 5.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Installing the Interplay Transfer Client Software in a Standalone Environment You must install the Interplay Transfer client software on each standalone client. To install Interplay Transfer client software in a standalone environment: 1. Insert the Avid Interplay Transfer application DVD and double-click the autorun.exe file. The Avid Interplay page opens. 2. Click Avid Interplay Transfer Client. 3. Follow the installation instructions.
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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Opening the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Tool To open the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool: t In a workgroup environment, from the Interplay Transfer server, click the Start button, and select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration. t In a standalone environment, from an Avid editing system, click the Start button, and select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration.
Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings For information about the options in the Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool, see the following table. For changes to take effect, you must restart the Interplay Transfer server or, in a standalone environment, restart the Avid editing system. 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Accept incoming workgroup transfers without Interplay login In a workgroup environment, select this option if you want to accept incoming workgroup transfers even if the Interplay Transfer is not logged in to Avid Interplay Engine.
Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Storage Type In a workgroup environment, select the type of storage used in the workgroup to increase the performance of transfers. See “Increasing the Performance of Workgroup-to-Workgroup Transfers” on page 156.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Workgroup names Sets the name of remote workgroups and their Interplay Transfer server. n This setting is ignored when performing workgroup transfers from within Avid Interplay Access. The available destination workgroups are set using the “Configure Remote Workgroups” site setting in the Avid Interplay Administrator. Do the following: 1. Click Add. 2.
Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Playback devices Enter the name or names of any playback devices in your workgroup. n n You do not need to list AirSpeed or AirSpeed Multi Stream systems here, because these systems have their own Interplay Transfer software and configuration settings.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Ingest devices Type the name or names of any ingest devices in your workgroup. n You do not need to list AirSpeed or AirSpeed Multi Stream devices here, because these devices have their own Interplay Transfer software and configuration settings.
Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Total Transfers (All Types) Max. simultaneous transfers Sets the maximum number of simultaneous transfers. By default, the value in this text box is the recommended maximum number of total simultaneous transfers for your workgroup environment. This value is updated when you change one of the values used during the calculation or when you click the Calculate button.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Setting the Number of Simultaneous Transfers Allowed by the Interplay Transfer Engine The Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool has several options that set the maximum number of simultaneous transfers for the various types of transfers. This section explains these options and how they relate to each other. The number set in the Max.
Setting the Number of Simultaneous Transfers Allowed by the Interplay Transfer Engine account when calculating the total number of simultaneous transfers that are currently configured. When using the example above (4 ingest and 2 playout) this equates to a total of 10 simultaneous transfers.
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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.
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. 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.
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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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. The default cache name is replaced with the hostname you typed in the Cache Hostname text box. 4. Create a list of the Interplay Transfer Engines and Studios that you want to monitor through the Transfer Cache engine.
Configuring an Avid Interplay Workgroup For Transfers You can add Interplay Transfer Engines, AirSpeed devices, or other Interplay Transfer-enabled devices using the following procedure. For a procedure to add a Studio to the list, see “Adding an Avid AirSpeed Studio” on page 54. To add an Interplay Transfer engine or Interplay Transfer enabled device to the Transfer Engines list: 1. Open the Interplay Transfer Settings view. See “Opening the Interplay Transfer Settings View” on page 49. 2.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Adding an Avid AirSpeed Studio An AirSpeed Studio is a group of AirSpeeds that simultaneously processes Send to Playback requests. In a workgroup, a Transfer Cache engine can monitor the transfers handled by the Studio members. When you add a Studio to a workgroup, you can choose whether to list the individual members of the Studio in the Send to Playback menu. To add a Studio to the Transfer Engines list: 1. Open the Interplay Transfer Settings view.
Configuring an Avid Interplay Workgroup For Transfers 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Configuring a Remote Workgroup for Workgroup-to-Workgroup Transfers A large site can include more than one workgroup. When a workflow requires searching across remote workgroups or performing workgroup-to-workgroup transfers through Interplay Access, an administrator must set up the local workgroup so that a user can access a remote workgroup. You set up this access in the Interplay Administrator tool’s Configure Remote Workgroup view.
Configuring a Remote Workgroup for Workgroup-to-Workgroup Transfers 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. b. Select the Host Type: - Interplay Server/Remote Search, to add access to a remote Interplay workgroup. - TransferManager, to add access to a Workgroup 4 TransferManager.
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. Specifying Interplay Transfer Engines For Direct Transfers You can specify the source and target Interplay Transfer Engines used during a workgroup-to-workgroup transfer of Avid assets. Prior to v1.5, the transfer was handled by any available Interplay Transfer Engine configured in the workgroup.
Specifying Interplay Transfer Engines For Direct Transfers When creating a direct transfer preset, there are several combinations of Interplay Transfer Engines that you can specify for the transfers: • Let any available local Interplay Transfer Engine handle the transfer and specify the remote Interplay Transfer Engine • Specify a local Interplay Transfer Engine to handle the transfer and let any available remote Interplay Transfer Engine receive the transfer • Specify a local Interplay Transfer Engin
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration To configure a workgroup for direct transfers: 1. Make sure direct transfers are enabled in Avid Interplay Access. See “Enabling Direct Transfers” on page 59. 2. Add the Interplay Transfer Engines to the workgroup. a. In the Interplay Administrator, click Interplay Transfer Settings in the Site Settings area. The Interplay Transfer Settings view opens. b. Configure the Interplay Transfer Settings as you would for adding Interplay Transfer Engines in a workgroup.
Specifying Interplay Transfer Engines For Direct Transfers The name you assign to the preset determines which Interplay Transfer Engines are used during the direct transfers. See “Naming Workgroup Transfer Presets For Direct Transfers” on page 61.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration To transfer from a specific local Interplay Transfer Engine to any available Interplay Transfer Engine in a remote workgroup, use the following rules in the Name text box: DirectTransfer__LocalTM(hostname of sending Interplay Transfer Engine) For example, DirectXfer__LocalTM(cetwgf-tm) Name text box Rule DirectTransfer Type any name that you want to appear in various transfer preset menus, such as in the Send To Workgroup dialog box.
Specifying Interplay Transfer Engines For Direct Transfers For example, DirectXfer__LocalTM(cetwgf-tm, cetwgf-tm2) Name text box Rule DirectTransfer Type any name that you want to appear in various transfer preset menus, such as in the Send To Workgroup dialog box. __LocalTM You must type this as is, using two underscores before LocalTM.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 6. Click OK. 7. In the Transfer Direct Routing message box verify that the correct local and remote Interplay Transfer Engines display, and click OK. The transfer begins or is placed in the list waiting for transfer. If you selected Launch Interplay Transfer Status window on the Send to Workgroup dialog box, then the status window opens and displays the status of the transfer.
Configuring a Standalone System to Monitor Transfer Status To configure a standalone system for monitoring transfers: 1. Click Start and select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status. The Avid Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status tool opens. 2. Click the Transfer tab. 3. Click Configure Workgroups. The Configure Workgroups dialog box opens.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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.
Configuring a Standalone System to Monitor Transfer Status Monitoring Transfer Status from a Standalone System To monitor transfers from a standalone system on your network: 1. Click Start and select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status. The Avid Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status tool opens. 2. Click the Transfer tab. 3. From the Workgroup menu, select the workgroup you want to monitor. 4. Click Connect. The status view opens.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration For descriptions of the status components, see “Understanding the Interplay Transfer Status Window” on page 147. 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.
Configuring the Avid Editing Application for Transfers The Interplay Transfer Engine software installs the Interplay Transfer Engine configuration software that lets you set up the particular configuration for transfers from your Avid editing system. For descriptions of the various settings on the Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration window, see “Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings” on page 36.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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.
Configuring the Avid Editing Application for Transfers 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. In the Output Audio Mix area, select the type of audio output you want. t Direct channel output - Send to Playback transfers audio tracks without performing a mixdown.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats 6. Do one of the following: t In a workgroup environment, type the name of the other Interplay Transfer server in the Server text box, and type the name of the your workgroup in the Workgroup text box. t In a standalone environment, in the Server text box, type the computer name of other workstation, and in the Workgroup text box, type the name you want to see in the Transfer menu. 7. Click OK.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration You must do the following to integrate a FTP server into a workgroup: • n 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 26. After the installation, you can verify the FTP DHM is installed by using the Dongle Dumper. To open the Dongle Dumper, navigate to C:\Program Files\Avid\Utilities\
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats If the Configure FTP Parameters button is not available, “Interplay Transfer Engine with Supplemental FTP Services” was not selected as the installation type when the Interplay Transfer Engine application was installed. You need to reinstall the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine software. 3. Click Add. The FTP Server dialog box opens.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 4. Enter the setup information for the FTP server you are configuring. See “FTP Server Dialog Box Settings Used to Create a FTP Server Profile” on page 76. 5. Click OK. 6. On the FTP Configuration dialog box, type the port number in the Generic FTP Port text box. Avid recommends using 6534. 7. Click Done.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats For a procedure on creating a FTP Server profile, see “Configuring an FTP Server Profile” on page 74. FTP Server configuration Setting Description Profile Name Type a name for 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration FTP Server configuration (Continued) Setting Description FTP Mode Displays the FTP mode as active. FTP Port Address Type the FTP connection port. The default is 21. Setting an Aspect Ratio For Send To Playback When performing a Send To Playback operation with MXF OP1a files, the desired video aspect ratio might not display. You can set a playback aspect ratio for Send To Playback transfers when you create an FTP Server profile for server type GENERIC_FTP_PROFILE.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats sets the aspect ratio metadata in the playback MXF OP1A file without checking the essence. You should evaluate the MXF playback file to make sure it displays the correct aspect ratio at target display devices. Playback Aspect Ration Options Option Name Playback MXF Ratio Value Default Aspect ratio is unchanged. No overwrite of the Avid Unity storage file.
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.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats The Device dialog box opens. 3. Type the name associated with the Generic FTP playback device on the network, for example: bdctm1:6534/anything, where - bdctm1 is the Interplay Transfer server name - 6534 is the Generic FTP port address for the playback device The port number used for the playback device must match the Generic FTP Port number on the FTP Configuration dialog box. See “Configuring an FTP Server Profile” on page 74.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration The Device dialog box opens. 3. Type the name of the FTP profile that contains the information required to connect to a particular directory on a FTP server. See “Configuring an FTP Server Profile” on page 74. When adding an ingest device, you do not need to type the host name of the Interplay Transfer server or the port address of the ingest device. The FTP profile provides this information. 4. Click OK. 5. Click Save.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats Profile menu 2. Right-click the Profile menu and click Open Profile Window. The FTP Source Window opens, providing a list of FTP directory profiles.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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. 4. Type the configuration information for the FTP server, making sure your entries match the FTP server’s network settings. See “Ftp Directory Profile Window Settings” on page 84. 5. (Option) Click Test Connection if you want to verify that the connection to the FTP directory is working. 6.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats 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. This FTP host name must match the server name assigned during the configuration of the FTP parameter. See “Configuring an FTP Server Profile” on page 74.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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. Click Add and type the computer name of the other Interplay Transfer Engine. b. Click OK. 5. Click Save. 6.
Configuration for Playing Back to a Sony XDCAM SD Device n When setting up an XDCAM device for FTP writeback (Send to Playback), set the XDCAM device to 16x8 mode (16 bit / 8 channel). The 24x4 mode (24 bit / 4 channels) is not supported for FTP writeback. For procedures on how to transfer files to an XDCAM SD device, see “Workflow: Playing Back to an FTP Server” on page 127.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Port Setting Used for the XDCAM SD Device FTP Configuration dialog box Setting Description Playback Server area Sony FTP Port Type the port number used by the XDCAM device. Avid Editing Application Setting For Playback to XDCAM SD Device Transfer Settings in Avid Editing Application Setting Description Output Audio Mix Select Direct channel output - This option lets Send to Playback transfer audio tracks without performing a mixdown.
Configuration for Working with XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX Assets Configuration for Working with an Omneon Server The setup and configuration for working with XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX assets with an Omneon server is similar to the procedures described in the “Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats” on page 73.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration FTP Server dialog box (Continued) Option Description Default Directory For playback: Type the name of the folder on the Omneon server where you want the Send to Playback to put the files. FTP Mode Displays the FTP mode as active. FTP Port Address Type the FTP connection port. The default is 21.
Configuration for Working with XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX Assets The Ingest Device dialog box opens. 3. Type a profile name. This profile name must match the profile name set in the FTP Directory Profile Settings dialog box for the associated Omneon server. See “Configuring an Avid Interplay Transfer Client for Ingest From an Omneon Server” on page 91. 4. Click OK and then click OK again.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Ftp Directory Profile Window Settings for Omneon Server Option Description Profile Name Name of this profile. The name must match the name used in the Avid Interplay Transfer Configuration tool for the ingest device. Connection Port Displays the port number used by the Omneon server (not the playback port). FTP Host Name Type the name of the Omneon server. This FTP Host Name must match the Server Name assigned during the configuration of the FTP parameter.
Configuring an Avid MediaStream Server The MSS FTP DHM supports the formats listed in the following table. The media format is not changed during the import process, just the metadata wrapper. Supported audio is 16-bit sampled at 48 kHz with up to 8 audio tracks (4 stereo pairs).
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Working with MediaStream MPEG-2 Long GOP SD 25 Mbps Media Set the following settings before capturing or playing back MediaStream MPEG-2 Long GOP SD 25 Mbps media. 94 • When you capture MediaStream MPEG-2 Long GOP SD 25 Mbps media you must select stereo pairing for Musicam256. • Set the Avid editing application's Transfer Settings, Output Audio Mix option to “Direct channel output.
Configuring an Avid MediaStream Server FTP Server Profile Settings Used With MediaStream Server When adding a profile for a MediaStream server set the options in the FTP Server dialog box as follows: FTP Server dialog box Settings Description Profile Name Type a name for this profile. Don’t include spaces. n The name you assign to the profile appears in the FTP Media Browser and Send to Playback list. Server Name Type the name of the MediaStream server Gateway.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Port Setting Used For a MediaStream Server FTP Configuration dialog box Setting Description Playback Server area Generic FTP Port Type the port number used by the MediaStream server. Avid recommends using 6534. Settings For Long GOP Media Play Back To MediaStream Server To allow play back of SD MPEG-2 Long GOP media to a MediaStream server, you must set the “Long GOP transfers enabled” option in the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration dialog box.
Configuring a Thunder Production Server For more information about the FTP Directory Profile Window Settings dialog box, see “Creating and Editing FTP Directory Profiles on Interplay Transfer Client” on page 82. Ftp Directory Profile Window Settings for MediaStream Server 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 MediaStream server (not the playback port).
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Before you can transfer files, the Thunder server requires the following setup: • Verify the Thunder server has at least one database. • Verify the Thunder server and all Avid editing systems have the same timecode settings (Drop Frame or non-Drop Frame) and video standard (NTSC or PAL). • Set up and enable the ImportWatcher folder.
Configuring Ingest From FTP Deck Devices Adding FTP Ingest Devices into an Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration When configuring an FTP ingest device into your workgroup environment, you need to add the device to the Interplay Transfer Engine configuration. To add an FTP ingest device to your Interplay Transfer Engine configuration: 1. On the Interplay Transfer Engine, click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Setting the Ingest Device Connection When a workgroup includes an FTP device, you need to set the device connection from the Avid editing system. To set up a connection to ingest from FTP devices, such as a Sony XDCAM: 1. From the Avid editing system, click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Utilities > FTPClipList. The FTPClipList dialog box opens. 2. Click Add a Device or Reconfigure a Device. The Connection Settings dialog box opens.
Configuring Ingest From FTP Deck Devices 3. Type the setup information for the device you are configuring, your entries must match the device’s network settings. See “Connection Settings For Ingest Device” on page 101. 4. Click OK. Connection Settings For Ingest Device The following table describes the settings available on the Connection Settings dialog box that is accessed from the FTPClipList dialog box.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Connection Settings Dialog Box (Continued) Setting Description Video Rate Select the video rate - for example, IMX 30, 40, 50, or DVCAM. Your selection must match the set rate of the device. Signal Standard Select PAL or NTSC. Your selection must match the setting of the device. Directory Displays the default directory where the source media is located on the FTP device for ingesting.
Configuring a Playback Device Catalog The Device dialog box opens. 3. Select Enter Ingest Catalog name. 4. Type a name for the ingest catalog. The catalog name you enter displays in the Avid Interplay Access when the first ingest occurs. 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration To associate an Avid Interplay Access Catalog with a playback device: 1. On the Interplay Transfer Engine, click Start then select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration. 2. In the Playback area, select a playback device and click Edit. The Device dialog box opens. 3. Select Enter Playback Catalog name. 4. Type a name for the playback catalog.
Configuring the AutoTransfer Service To configure the Avid AutoTransfer service using Interplay Framework: 1. On any system with the Interplay Service Configuration application installed, click the Start button, and select All Programs > Avid > Interplay Framework > Avid Service Configuration. The Select Workgroup dialog box opens. n The Select Workgroup dialog box does not open if the option specifying to always select and use this workgroup option was previously selected.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration n By default, Interplay Framework does not require a password. When a password is used, it is set through the System Configuration Service. Check with your system administrator for the correct password. The system displays the Workgroup Server Setting tab for the Avid Automatic Archive, Transcode, Transfer, and Copy services. 7. Type the Interplay Engine hostname, user name, and password. 8. Click the Transfer and Transcode Settings tab.
Configuring the AutoTransfer Service 9. In the Configure AutoTransfer area, do the following: a. Enable AutoTransfer—Select Yes. b. AutoTransfer scanning interval—Type the number of minutes between scans, minimum allowed is 5 minutes. c. Number of times to retry when encountering an error—Type the number of times you want the system to retry after an error occurs. d. Number of clips to submit to Interplay Transfer Engine at once—Type the number of clips you want sent for transfer at one time. 10.
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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 “Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings” on page 36.
4 Transferring Avid Assets Transferring Avid Assets from an Avid Editing Application If Interplay Transfer is properly installed and enabled on your Avid editing system, it starts automatically whenever you start the Avid editing application. When you complete a sequence, you can transfer it from the Avid editing application to any other connected workgroup or to a playback device. Once you send the sequence, you can work on another project while the transfer is taking place.
Transferring Avid Assets from an Interplay Workgroup to Another Workgroup You can use presets to select a predefined destination for the transferring assets. For procedures on configuring transfer presets, see “Configuring Workgroup Transfer Presets” on page 47. To transfer Avid assets to another workgroup: 1. If you have not already done so, start your local Avid Interplay Access by clicking Start and selecting All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Access. 2. Start the remote Avid Interplay Access. 3.
4 Transferring Avid Assets n Destination Presets are configured using the Interplay Transfer Preset view in the Avid Interplay Administrator. If no presets are configured, the Destination Preset menu does not appear in the Send to Workgroup dialog box. For procedures on configuring a transfer preset, see “Configuring Workgroup Transfer Presets” on page 47.
Transferring Avid Assets from an Interplay Workgroup to Another Workgroup 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. Workspace Lets you select a workspace for the transferred assets. Destination folder You cannot select a destination folder. Workspace Lets you select a workspace for the transferred assets.
4 Transferring Avid Assets Automatically Transferring Assets to Another Workgroup The AutoTransfer service lets an administrator or user with administrator privileges identify a folder as an AutoTransfer folder. The AutoTransfer service automatically submits assets placed in the AutoTransfer folder to the Interplay Transfer Engine for workgroup-to-workgroup transfers.
Automatically Transferring Assets to Another Workgroup Check List for Automatic Transfer The following table provides a check list for setting up an AutoTransfer folder and using the folder to automatically transfer assets. Task Section Reference Install the Avid Interplay AutoTransfer service. See “Installing the Avid Interplay Auto Media Services Service” on page 30. Configure the AutoTransfer service settings. See “Configuring the AutoTransfer Service” on page 104.
4 Transferring Avid Assets Automatically Transferring Assets To automatically transfer assets: 1. Make sure a folder is configured for AutoTransfer. See “Identify an AutoTransfer Folder” on page 115. 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.
Transferring Avid Assets to a Playback Device To transfer assets between Avid editing systems, each Avid editing system must have the Interplay Transfer Engine and Interplay Transfer client installed. If Interplay Transfer is properly installed and enabled on your Avid editing system, it starts automatically whenever you start the Avid editing application. After you send a sequence to another Avid system, you can work on another project while the transfer is taking place.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 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. If you try to send a sequence or clip with the same tape ID as one the Interplay Transfer already has, you receive an error message. If you want to overwrite the tape ID name, select the Overwrite option. Overwrite the tape ID only if you are sure you want to overwrite the previous tape ID name. 4. Click OK.
Transferring Avid Assets to a Playback Device 3. Type the computer name of the Newsroom Server. 4. Type the user name and password. 5. If you know the name of the schedule file, type it in the Schedule File Name text box. The schedule file specifies which rundowns to use at which time. See “Creating a Rundown Schedule File” on page 120. 6. Click OK. 7. Restart the Interplay Transfer server. Anytime the configuration information changes, you must restart the server. 8.
4 Transferring Avid Assets Creating a Rundown Schedule File A rundown schedule file tells the Interplay Transfer server which rundown to schedule at what time. The format is the time to start monitoring the rundown followed by the name of the rundown.
Transferring Files From an Ingest Device 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.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 6. 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.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers For procedures required to integrate a FTP server into a workgroup, see “Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats” on page 73. The Avid FTP Media Browser application allows you to browse the contents of an FTP server to select the MXF OP1a files that you want to import into the Avid system. The MXF OP1a FTP DHM rewraps the imported files in Avid MXF-OP-Atom format.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 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. Therefore, there is no visible or measurable distortion of either video or audio as a result of the transfer process.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers 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.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 5. Observe the connection status box next to the Profile menu. This box indicates when the connection is complete. When the connection is complete, a list of files in the FTP directory displays in the Media List. Connection Status Color Indicates Green Connected Gray Not connected Red Connection failed If no activity occurs for a time-out period, the FTP connection is closed. Click Update to reconnect to the FTP server. 6.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers 14. Monitor the transfer progress using the Transfer Status column. The Transfer Status column displays Submitted, Pending, or a percentage of the completed capture, as the transfers are monitored every 2 seconds. Workflow: Playing Back to an FTP Server During a playback 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.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 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.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices For information about the playback workflow, see “Workflow: Playing Back to an FTP Server” on page 127. n When you are capturing media from an XDCAM device using FTP, 24-bit audio files are captured to the Avid editing system as 16-bit audio files. 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.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 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.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices 11. Begin the transfer by doing 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.
4 Transferring Avid Assets d. Make sure the Workgroup Settings are set correctly. See the table in “Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment” on page 26. e. Click Save. 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.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices e. Click Save. 4. Make sure the XDCAM device is configured correctly. See the documentation that came with your device. Set the following: - Set the FTP registration by adding a host name and IP Address for the XDCAM. - Connect to the FTP device by typing a user name and password. 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.
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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.
5 Using Frame Chase Editing 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. A capture is started on a line feed or ingest device (for example, an Avid AirSpeed video server). This capture is controlled by an application such as Avid CaptureManager™.
Workflow for Frame Chase Editing n The default duration on an AirSpeed server is one hour (01:00:00:00). When the capture is complete, the duration is updated. If a clip goes beyond one hour, the default duration is two hours (02:00:00:00). Frame Chase editing is supported in a dual-ingest configuration, in which both a low-res and a high-res version of a clip is created.
5 Using Frame Chase Editing For more information on CaptureManager, see the Avid CaptureManager User’s Guide. Using 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.
Using Frame Chase Editing 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. A clip that is being captured displays an in-progress icon. In-progress master clip 5. Load the clip into the Source monitor and play the clip. The clip plays in the Source monitor at the same time the media is being captured.
5 Using Frame Chase Editing In Avid Instinct or Avid Interplay Assist, press 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 • Consolidate, Transcode, and Audio Conversion — You cannot consolidate, transcode, or perform audio conversion with an in-progress clip. All the media must be available and the length of the clip known before you can perform these functions. However, you can consolidate and transcode subclips and sequences that reference or contain in-progress clips.
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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 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.
6 Monitoring Transfers 2. Right-click the status of a particular transfer to display the status options. See “Transfer Status Window Options” on page 144. A plus sign in the PWT column indicates the clip or sequence has been set to a high priority. Transfer Status Window Options The following table lists the status options available when you right-click a transfer displayed in the Transfer Status window during a transfer. Status User Options Transferring Pause or cancel the transfer.
Monitoring Transfers from Within the Avid Editing Application To sort a transfer status column: 1. From the Transfer Status window or Interplay Transfer tab, right-click the column to display the Sort options. 2. Select either Sort, Sort Reversed, or No Sort. Sort lists the information in alphabetical order.
6 Monitoring Transfers 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. 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.
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 149. The Status window refreshes periodically to update the status information.
6 Monitoring Transfers The following table describes the information displayed in the Status area. Status Area Column Description Status Displays the status of the current transfers. The color of the status row indicates the following: 148 • 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.
6 Monitoring Transfers 2. Select the filter you want to use. 3. Click Load to run the filter. 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 in the Interplay Transfer Status Window The various filters let you limit the transfers displayed in the status area. The following table explains the filter options.
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. Transfer Engine filter options: • The Transfer Engine filter parameter lists all Transfer Engines configured in the Interplay Transfer Settings view. For information about adding Transfer Engines to the filter list, see “Adding Interplay Transfer Engines” on page 52.
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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.
7 Troubleshooting 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. For more information, see the Avid Service Frameworks User’s Guide. • Monitor health and status information using the Avid Interplay Health Monitor application. For information, see the Avid Service Frameworks User’s Guide.
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.
7 Troubleshooting To change the file limit of media directories managed by Interplay Transfer: 1. Open the file C:\WINDOWS\TMserver.ini using WordPad. 2. In the [PMR Scan] section of the TMserver.ini file, add the following fields. Fields Added to [PMR Scan] section Description FileBalancing=1 FileBalancing – Turns off and on the feature for limiting the number of files allowed in a media directory. If FileBalancing is not present in the TMserver.
Increasing the Performance of Transfers To set the storage type used for workgroup-to-workgroup and playback transfers: 1. Open the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool. t Click the Start button, and select Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration. 2. In the System Settings area, select a storage type from the Storage Type menu. Storage Type Menu Item Buffer Size Avid Unity ISIS v1.x ISIS 1.x 8MB Avid Unity ISIS v2.x ISIS 2.x 16MB Avid Unity MediaNetwork v4.
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Index A Accepting transfers 70 Accessing Avid FTP Media Browser tool 82 Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool 36 documentation 9 AirSpeed server Frame Chase editing with 137 Interplay Adapter, installing 29 monitoring transfers 54 user account 18 AutoTransfer assets 116 checklist 115 identify folder 115 rules 116 using Direct Transfer 58 AutoTransfer service configuration 104 installing 30 Avid applications media compatibility between 109 Avid editing system ingest device connection setup 100 s
Index Configurations adding FTP ingest device 90, 99 for MXF DHM OP1a file format transfers 73 FTP deck device capture 98 FTP ingest devices 81 FTP playback devices 80 FTP server 74 FTP server, FTP playback, and FTP ingest devices 73 ingest device catalog 102 Intel PRO 1000 card 22 Interplay Transfer Engine 35, 96 Interplay Transfer site settings 49 playback device catalog 103 standalone environment 68 supported Interplay Transfer 12 Thunder MX Production server 97 Thunder server ImportWatcher folder 97 Co
Index G Generic FTP servers transferring files 122 Guidelines for troubleshooting 153 H Hardware installing the Interplay Transfer server 17, 18 Help accessing documentation 9 I ImportWatcher folder setup 97 Ingest configuration FTP deck devices 98 FTP devices 129 Ingest device catalog configuration 102 transferring files from 121 In-progress clips editing during capture 135 limitations 140 Installing Avid Unity ISIS client software 23 Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status tool 30 Interplay Transf
Index Monitoring transfers 143 MPEG 2-Long GOP format 92 MXF DHM OP1a file format third-party devices 122 transfer configuration 73 MXF media support 16 N Name in Status window 148 Network board 153 detecting presence on 154 Network connectivity 153 Networking considerations between workgroups 13 firewalls 13 port numbers 13 remote workgroup 14 services 13 typical configuration 14 O Optimize performance 156 P Password, setting 106 Performance optimize 156 ping command 154 Playback devices catalog config
Index Standalone environment configuration 68 using Interplay Transfer in 116 Standalone Interplay Transfer supported configurations 12 Standalone system monitoring transfers 30, 64, 67 Start in Status window 148 Starting Interplay Transfer server 22 Status window described 147 Storage Type option 156 Studio monitoring transfers 54 Support accessing documentation 9 T TapeID in Status window 148 Third-party devices interoperability 122 MXF OP1a files 122 Thunder server adding 97 configuration check list 98
Index W Workflow capture from e-VTR device 131 capture from XDCAM device 132 ingesting clips from FTP server 124 play back FTP server 127 Sony XDCAM FTP devices 128 Workgroup 4.