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Contents Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Viewing Help and Documentation on the Interplay Portal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Avid Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding the Standalone Transfer Environment Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Installing the Interplay Transfer Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Installing Interplay Transfer Support Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Transfer Settings in the Avid Editing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Send to Playback with Multi-Channel Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Allowing Transfers to Other Workgroups and Workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Configuring an FTP Server Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Ingest Device Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Connection Settings For Ingest Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Configuring an Ingest Device Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Configuring a Playback Device Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Configuring the AutoTransfer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Workflow for Frame Chase Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Using Frame Chase Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Limitations When Working With In-Progress Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Chapter 6 Monitoring Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Monitoring Transfers from Within the Avid Editing Application . . .
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.
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. Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment.
If You Need Help If You Need Help If you are having trouble using your Avid product: 1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide. It is especially important to check each step of your workflow. 2. Check the latest information that might have become available after the documentation was published: - If the latest information for your Avid product is provided as printed release notes, they are shipped with your application and are also available online.
To open the Interplay User Information Center through a browser: 1. Type the following line in a web browser: http://Interplay_Engine_name For Interplay_Engine_name substitute 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. Click the “Avid Interplay Documentation” link to access the User Information Center web page.
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 In order to perform a Send to Playback of XDCAM HD material, the Standalone Interplay Transfer system must be connected to Avid shared storage. 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.
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Remote Workgroup Connectivity Rules For minimal remote workgroup connectivity, the following rules apply: • Avid editing clients must be able to access the remote Interplay Transfer Engine server and Avid Interplay Engine services. • Interplay Transfer Engine servers must be able to access the remote Media Transfer service. Interplay Transfer Engine servers access only workgroup-local Avid Interplay Engine services, not remote ones.
Networking Considerations Remote Workgroup Network Configuration The figure in “Typical Configuration” on page 20 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 Engine when network traffic is restricted at the router/firewall point, the network administrator must enable the combinations listed in the following table.
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Transfer Types When you use Interplay Transfer Engine in a workgroup environment, you can use several types of transfers. n 22 • 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 122. • You can perform a remote transfer from the Avid Interplay Access user interface. See “Transferring Avid Assets from Workgroup 4.
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 Engine workgroup must support integration with an Avid MXF workgroup.
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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 28 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.
Turning On the Interplay Transfer Server Turning On the Interplay Transfer Server To prepare your environment before you turn on the Interplay Transfer server: 1. Connect the Interplay Transfer server hardware and cables. See the Avid Unity client setup documentation. 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.
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 Software Avid Unity ISIS Client or Avid Unity MediaNetwork Client n Installed on Avid Interplay Server Installed on Interplay Transfer Server Installed on Avid Editing Client X X X The media network client software you install depends on your Avid Unity environment.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Understanding the Standalone Transfer Environment Software In a standalone transfer environment, for workstation-to-workstation transfers in an environment other than Avid Unity, you must install the Interplay Transfer Engine software and the Interplay Transfer client software on each client. For installation procedures, see “Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment” on page 40.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine Software In a workgroup environment, you need to install the Interplay Transfer Engine on the Interplay Transfer server system. This software also installs the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration software, which lets you set up the particular configuration for your Interplay Transfer server.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation - Avid Interplay Access For installation procedures, see the Avid Interplay Software Installation and Configuration Guide. 5. Click Avid Interplay Transfer Engine and follow the steps in the InstallShield Wizard. 6. In the Custom Setup dialog box, select how you want the Transfer FTP Services feature installed, if at all. If your workgroup configuration includes supported ingest or playback of FTP devices, you should install the Transfer FTP Services.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment 10. If you selected Launch Avid Interplay Transfer Engine tool, the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool opens. Set the appropriate options in the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool. See “Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings” on page 46. 11. Click Yes to restart the server.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Installing Interplay Transfer Support Software Depending on your workflow and workgroup environment, you might need to install one of the Interplay Transfer support software products. If your workflow requires auto transferring of assets, you need to install the Avid Interplay Auto Media Services service that includes the Auto Transfer service.
Installing Interplay Transfer Support Software Installing the Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status Tool The Media Services and Transfer Status tool lets you monitor transfers from a standalone system on your network. The Media Services and Transfer Status configuration settings apply only to the standalone system. These settings do not effect other components in a workgroup. To install Media Services and Transfer Status software on a standalone system: 1.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment If you are installing Interplay Transfer for workstation-to-workstation transfers in an environment other than Avid Unity, you must install the Interplay Transfer Engine software and Interplay Transfer client software on each client.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine on a Standalone Editing System To install the Interplay Transfer Engine on an Avid editing system: 1. Insert the Avid Interplay Transfer application DVD and double-click autorun.exe. The Avid Interplay page opens. 2. Click Avid Interplay Transfer Engine and follow the steps in the InstallShield Wizard. 3.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation 4. Click Next to continue with the InstallShield Wizard. 5. In the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog box, select Launch Avid Interplay Transfer Engine tool, if you want to open the tool. n To open the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool after the Interplay Transfer installation is complete, click the Start button, and select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration. 6. Click Finish. 7.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment 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.
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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 168.
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 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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.
Configuring Workgroup Transfer Presets When setting up a workgroup transfer preset the available choices depend on the type of remote workgroup transfer. For example: • If the remote workgroup is an Avid MediaManager, you might be able to select a workspace but cannot select a destination folder. • If the transfer is a standalone Transfer Engine, you cannot select a workspace or a destination folder. To configure a transfer preset: 1.
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 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 The Interplay Transfer Settings view opens. List of Transfer Engines List of Transfer Cache Engines n n 60 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 Selecting a Transfer Cache Engine for Monitoring Transfers The Transfer Cache engine you select to monitor transfers can be located on an Interplay Transfer server or on a separate server (a server other than the servers performing the transfers). A typical configuration for monitoring transfers uses the Transfer Cache engine located on the Interplay Transfer server.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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. t To add Interplay Transfer Engines, see “Adding Interplay Transfer Engines” on page 62. t To add a Studio, see “Adding an Avid AirSpeed Studio” on page 64.
Configuring an Avid Interplay Workgroup For Transfers 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 59. 2. Establish a Transfer Cache engine for monitoring transfers. See “Selecting a Transfer Cache Engine for Monitoring Transfers” on page 61. 3. In the Transfer Engines area of the Interplay Transfer Settings view, click Add.
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 Settings For Direct Transfer Before you can perform a direct transfer, you need to configure the workgroup and set up a transfer preset. This section provides information about the settings that affect a direct transfer. To configure a workgroup for direct transfers: 1. Make sure direct transfers are enabled in Avid Interplay Access. See “Enabling Direct Transfers” on page 69. 2. Add the Interplay Transfer Engines to the workgroup. a.
Specifying Interplay Transfer Engines For Direct Transfers For information about the Configure Remote Workgroups view, see “Configuring a Remote Workgroup for Workgroup-to-Workgroup Transfers” on page 66 and “Transferring Avid Assets from an Interplay Workgroup to Another Workgroup” on page 123. 3. Create a direct transfer preset using the Interplay Administrator > Site Settings > Workgroup Transfer Presets view.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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. __RemoteTM You must type this as is, using two underscores before RemoteTM. (hostname of receiving Type the hostname or IP address of the remote/receiving Interplay Interplay Transfer Engine) Transfer Engine. It must be surrounded by parentheses ().
Specifying Interplay Transfer Engines For Direct Transfers Name text box Rule __RemoteTM You must type this as is, using two underscores before RemoteTM. (hostname of receiving Type the hostname or IP address of the remote/receiving Interplay Interplay Transfer Engine) Transfer Engine. It must be surrounded by parentheses ().
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 5. From the Destination preset menu, select the preset that you want to use for the direct transfer. 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.
Configuring a Standalone System to Monitor Transfer Status 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 on the network. After you install the application on a standalone system, you need to configure the Media Services and Transfer Status settings.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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.
Configuring a Standalone System to Monitor Transfer Status 6. Click Save. 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration The status view opens. For descriptions of the status components, see “Understanding the Interplay Transfer Status Window” on page 159.
Configuring Interplay Transfer in a Standalone Environment 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.
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 Allowing Transfers to Other Workgroups and Workstations Depending on your environment, you can transfer items to other workgroups and workstations that have Interplay Transfer software installed. n Avid AirSpeed and Avid AirSpeed Multi Stream are considered workgroups. To allow transfers to other workgroups and workstations: 1. In the Avid editing application, click the Settings tab in the Project window. 2. Double-click Transfer in the Settings list.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats If you want to edit the names of any of the Interplay Transfer servers or workstations listed in the Other Workgroups area, select the name, click Edit, and make the changes. 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration • Avid Omneon server; see “Configuration for Working with an Omneon Server” on page 101 • Thomson Grass Valley K2 Media Server; see the document Working with the Thomson Grass Valley K2 Media Server. 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.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats 2. Click the Configure FTP Parameters button. The FTP Configuration dialog box opens. 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 86. 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 • Omneon server, see “Creating an FTP Server Profile for an Omneon Server” on page 101. • Thomson Grass Valley K2 Media Server; see the document Working with the Thomson Grass Valley K2 Media Server. For a procedure on creating a FTP Server profile, see “Configuring an FTP Server Profile” on page 84. FTP Server configuration Setting Description Profile Name Type a name for this profile.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration FTP Server configuration (Continued) Setting Description FTP Connection Information Default Directory Displays the directory on the FTP server where data is sent to or retrieved from. Type a period (.) in the field to point to the home directory of the user that is configured on the FTP server. FTP Mode Displays the FTP mode as active. FTP Port Address Type the FTP connection port. The default is 21.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats c Before using the Playback Aspect Ratio option there are several points to consider. This aspect ratio overwrite at Send To Playback, does not change the essence in anyway, or set the essence’s aspect ratio bits, if there are any. You might have MXF compliance issues with respect to MXF aspect ratio metadata. The Playback Aspect Ratio option sets the aspect ratio metadata in the playback MXF OP1A file without checking the essence.
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 84.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Filtering Ancillary Data During Send to Playback A number of new MXF playback encoders and playback devices can process or consume D tracks with ancillary data. However, the following limitations must be taken into account: • Legacy playback DHM Op1A MXF encoders may not be coded properly to handle any extraneous ancillary data track (“D tracks”) made available in Interplay 2.2.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats Allow Ancillary Data Tracks checkbox 3. Enable or disable the checkbox as required and click OK. The checkbox is unchecked by default. This means that the playback of D tracks is turned off by default for existing legacy playback devices.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 2. In the Ingest area, click Add. 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 84. 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 96. 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 84.
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 139.
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 83.
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 103. 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 Configuring an Avid MediaStream Server To enable interoperability between an Avid editing system and Avid MediaStream server, Avid has developed the MSS Data Handling Module (DHM) plug-in that supports FTP integration to an Avid MediaStream server. In the MediaStream configuration, the MSS FTP DHM communicates with MediaStream ConnectPlus using FTP. The MSS FTP DHM supports the formats listed in the following table.
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. 106 • 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 FTP Server dialog box (Continued) Settings FTP Port Address Description Type the FTP connection port. The default is 21. 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.
Configuring a Thunder Production Server FTP Directory Profile Settings For Capturing From MediaStream Server When a workgroup includes a MediaStream server, you need to create a FTP directory profile that lets the MediaStream server connect with the Avid editing system. n Your entries must match the MediaStream server’s network settings.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration In addition to these configuration procedures, the Thunder server needs an ImportWatcher folder to hold the files during transfers from the Avid editing system. After the transfers are complete, the files are moved from the ImportWatcher folder to the Clip folder in the Thunder server’s database. The files in the Clip folder are used during a transfer from the Thunder server to the Avid editing system.
Configuring Ingest From FTP Deck Devices See “Adding FTP Ingest Devices into an Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration” on page 111. 3. Set up the device connection from the Avid editing system. For the connection setup procedure, see “Setting the Ingest Device Connection” on page 112. 4. Capture the clips from a FTP device. See “Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices” on page 140.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration See the table in “Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings” on page 46. 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. 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.
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 113. 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 Configuring the AutoTransfer Service This section describes how to use the Avid Service Configuration to configure the AutoTransfer service. Avid Service Configuration is an application that lets you set and change parameters for each of the different Avid services and applications in your workgroup environment. To configure the Avid AutoTransfer service using Interplay Framework: 1.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 6. Type the Interplay Framework Administrator password and click OK. 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.
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 46.
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 an Interplay Workgroup to Another Workgroup Transferring Avid Assets from an Interplay Workgroup to Another Workgroup The Avid Interplay Access lets you use Interplay Transfer to transfer assets from one workgroup to another. The workgroup you are transferring the asset to can be either an Interplay workgroup or a Workgroup 4.5 MXF/AAF workgroup. n You cannot transfer Avid Interplay assets to a Workgroup 4.5 OMF workgroup.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 5. Select a destination folder for transferring the assets by doing one of the following: t 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 56.
Transferring Avid Assets from an Interplay Workgroup to Another Workgroup 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. See “Explanation of Send to Workgroup Settings” on page 125. 6. (Option) If you want to monitor the transfer, select the “Launch Interplay Transfer Status window.” 7. Click OK. The transfer begins.
4 Transferring Avid Assets Transferring Avid Assets from Workgroup 4.5 to an Interplay Workgroup You can transfer Avid assets from Workgroup 4.5 to an Avid Interplay workgroup. The MediaManager server in the Workgroup 4.5 environment must have TransferManager installed and configured. n Avid Interplay Engine and MediaManager cannot run simultaneously on a single Avid Unity system. To transfer Avid assets from Workgroup 4.5 to an Interplay workgroup: 1.
Automatically Transferring Assets to Another Workgroup The Avid Service Framework provides the following tools for AutoTransfer service: • Avid Workgroup Properties tool starts and stops the service. • Avid Service Configuration tool: - Requires initial setup for setting the source Interplay Engine server and setting a user name for the service and a password for the login user name.
4 Transferring Avid Assets To set up an AutoTransfer folder: 1. Log on to Interplay Engine as an administrator or as a user with administrator privileges. 2. Create a folder (or select an existing folder) in the Avid Interplay database, using Avid Interplay Access. You can use any name for the folder that fits your workflow. 3. Right-click the folder and select Set AutoTransfer. The Set AutoTransfer dialog box opens. 4. Select a Transfer Preset for the folder and click Set.
Transferring Avid Assets in a Standalone Environment • Verifies clips have not already successfully transferred. • Verifies clips have been modified since the last successful AutoTransfer—if the clips were modified after a successful AutoTransfer, the clips will be AutoTransferred again. 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.
4 Transferring Avid Assets Transferring Avid Assets to a Playback Device In a broadcast environment, you can transfer a finished sequence to a configured playback device. For information about configuring the playback device for transfers, see “Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings” on page 46. 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.
Transferring Avid Assets to a Playback Device Working with Rundowns In a broadcast environment, you can enable the Interplay Transfer scheduling feature to allow interaction with the Newsroom Computer System (NRCS). You can select the assets to send to playback, and the schedule list from the NRCS determines the order in which the assets are played back. To use the Interplay Transfer with rundowns: 1.
4 Transferring Avid Assets The Send to Playback dialog box opens. 11. Click OK. The sequences play back based upon the order in which they appear in the NRCS rundown list. 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 155.
Transferring Files From an Ingest Device Before the Send to Play operation begins, the application searches the sequence for any clips with an undesirable resolution for the transcode operation, such as clips with low resolutions that would create a low quality output after the clip is transcoded. If clips are found, a warning message is displayed to let you decide if the Send to Play operation should continue with a lower quality output.
4 Transferring Avid Assets t Click Now to transfer the assets. The captured assets appear in the bin. To monitor the transfer, see “Monitoring Transfers” on page 155. If you selected multiple items to transfer, a message box opens, asking if you want to initiate the transfer. 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.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers To enable interoperability between Avid Unity devices and third-party devices that use the MXF OP1a file format, Avid has developed an optional Data Handling Module (DHM) plug-in for Interplay Transfer that supports FTP integration to third-party MXF OP1a compliant devices.
4 Transferring Avid Assets The FTP transfer of media is over standard TCP/IP Ethernet network. The FTP DHM supports connections to a FTP server using a valid DNS name or IP address. The FTP DHM can work with FTP servers on different subnets than the Interplay Transfer server. n Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 must be installed on the Interplay Transfer server and Interplay Transfer client systems when you are using FTP DHM. You can install .NET Framework during the Interplay Transfer installation.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers 3. From the Avid Transfer client system, click the Start button, and then select All Programs > Avid > Utilities > Avid FTP Media Browser. The Avid - FTP Media Browser opens. 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.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 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. (Option) Sort the files listed in the Media List by name, modification date, or size. 7.
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 139. 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 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. When the transfer begins the FTPClipList title bar displays the destination for the captured items.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 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 112. 6. Connect to the e-VTR device using the e-VTR Manager application. See the documentation that came with the device. 7.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices - 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. For the setup procedure, see “Setting the Ingest Device Connection” on page 112. 7. Start the capture. See “Capturing Clips From FTP Devices” on page 141.
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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 156. 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 161. 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: 160 • 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 62.
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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 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.ini file, the default is 1, indicating the feature is active. MaxFiles=100 MaxFiles – Specifies the maximum number of files allowed in an Interplay Transfer media directory. If MaxFiles is not present in the TMserver.ini file, the default is 10,000 files.
Increasing the Performance of Transfers 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 v4.1 MediaNetwork v4.1 2MB Avid Unity MediaNetwork v4.2 MediaNetwork v4.2 4MB Avid Unity MediaNetwork v5.x MediaNetwork v5.x 8MB Standalone Interplay Transfer Standalone 8MB 3.
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Index A Accepting transfers 79 Accessing Avid FTP Media Browser tool 94 Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool 46 AirSpeed server Frame Chase editing with 149 Interplay Adapter, installing 38 monitoring transfers 64 user account 26 Ancillary data filtering before playback 92 AutoTransfer assets 128 checklist 127 identify folder 127 rules 128 using Direct Transfer 68 AutoTransfer service configuration 117 installing 38 Avid online support 15 training services 16 Avid applications media compatibil
Index Compatibility of media 122 Configurations adding FTP ingest device 102, 111 for MXF DHM OP1a file format transfers 83 FTP deck device capture 110 FTP ingest devices 93 FTP playback devices 90 FTP server 84 FTP server, FTP playback, and FTP ingest devices 83 ingest device catalog 114 Intel PRO 1000 card 30 Interplay Transfer Engine 45, 108 Interplay Transfer site settings 59 playback device catalog 115 standalone environment 79 supported Interplay Transfer 18 Thunder MX Production server 109 Thunder s
Index I ImportWatcher folder setup 109 Ingest configuration FTP deck devices 110 FTP devices 141 Ingest device catalog configuration 114 transferring files from 133 In-progress clips editing during capture 147 limitations 152 Installing Avid Unity ISIS client software 31 Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status tool 39 Interplay Transfer client software 43 Interplay Transfer Engine software 34 Interplay Transfer server hardware 25, 26 MediaNetwork client software 31 Intel PRO 1000 server adapter card c
Index in Status window 160 Network board 165 detecting presence on 166 Network connectivity 165 Networking considerations between workgroups 19 firewalls 19 port numbers 19 remote workgroup 21 services 19 typical configuration 20 O Online support 15 Optimize performance 168 P Password, setting 117 Performance optimize 168 ping command 166 Playback devices catalog configuration 115 transferring files to 130 Playback Format FTP profile option 84 Presence on the network detecting 166 Presets creating for tr
Index Status window described 159 Storage Type option 168 Studio monitoring transfers 64 T TapeID in Status window 160 Third-party devices interoperability 135 MXF OP1a files 135 Thunder server adding 109 configuration check list 109 configure FTP server software 109 ImportWatcher folder setup 109 Timing out during transfers 165 TM Client configuration 97 Total Transfers setting 54 Training services 16 Transfer Presets creating 56 Transfer presets naming for Direct Transfers 71 Transfer Rate in Status win
Index X XDCAM FTP devices workflow 140 XDCAM HD MediaStream server 105 playback 105 profile creating 101, 107 XDCAM SD FTP server profile 98 playback configuration 98 176
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