® ® Avid Interplay Transfer Setup and User’s Guide Version 2.
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Contents Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 If You Need Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Viewing Help and Documentation on the Interplay Portal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Avid Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding the Standalone Transfer Environment Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Installing the Interplay Transfer Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Installing Interplay Transfer Support Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Transfer Settings in the Avid Editing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Multi-Channel Mapping for Send to Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Allowing Transfers to Other Workgroups and Workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Configuring an FTP Server Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4 Transferring Avid Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Media Compatibility Between Avid Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Transferring Avid Assets from an Avid Editing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Transferring Avid Assets from an Interplay Workgroup to Another Workgroup . . . 116 Explanation of Send to Workgroup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6 Monitoring Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Monitoring Transfers from Within the Avid Editing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Transfer Status Window Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Sorting the Transfer Status Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Clearing the Transfer Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Interplay 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.
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action (Windows), (Windows only), (Macintosh), or (Macintosh only) This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified operating system, either Windows or Macintosh OS X. Bold font Bold font is primarily used in task instructions to identify user interface items and keyboard sequences. Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables. Courier Bold font Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.
Viewing Help and Documentation on the Interplay Portal Viewing Help and Documentation on the Interplay Portal You can quickly access the Interplay Help, PDF versions of the Interplay guides, and useful external links by viewing the Interplay User Information Center on the Interplay Portal. The Interplay Portal is a web site that runs on the Interplay Engine. You can access the Interplay User Information Center through a browser from any system in the Interplay environment.
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. Interplay Transfer Engine receives and queues transfer requests from one or more clients. Transfers are then initiated by the Interplay Transfer Engine to off load the client.
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Understanding Interplay Transfer Engine Configurations Interplay Transfer Engine can be configured in a workgroup or in a standalone configuration. Terminology The following terminology applies to Interplay Transfer configurations: • Avid shared storage - includes one of the following storage environments: - Avid ISIS - Avid Unity MediaNetwork - Avid Unity LANshare • Workgroup - another term for Interplay environment.
Understanding Interplay Transfer Engine Configurations Supported Avid Interplay Transfer Configurations The supported Interplay Transfer Engine configurations are as follows: • A dedicated Interplay Transfer Engine server connected to Avid shared storage (Avid ISIS, Avid Unity MediaNetwork, or Avid Unity LANshare) that includes an Avid Interplay Engine.
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview The following table list the locations for Interplay Transfer files on an Interplay Transfer Engine system. Files on Interplay Transfer Engine System Location a Interplay Transfer log files C:\Documents and Settings\ All Users\Application Data\Avid\Temp\TMServerLog TMserver.ini C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\ Application Data\Avid\Avid Interplay Transfer Engine a. The Application Data folder is a hidden folder in Microsoft Windows.
Networking Considerations Networking Considerations For two workgroups to cooperate, some workstations in one workgroup must have access to services in the other workgroup. If these workgroups are not in the same site, or are separated by routers or firewalls, you have to establish access to allow these services to work together. The main components are an Avid Interplay Engine and two Interplay Transfer Engines. All these services are TCP/IP based.
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Typical Configuration The following figure shows a typical configuration. In the above illustration, the term “Interplay Server” refers to the Interplay Engine. Remote Workgroup Network Configuration The figure in “Typical Configuration” on page 22 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 Use the following table to verify which port numbers to use, depending on your source and destination.
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview n • You can import and export MXF OP1a files into an Avid Unity MediaNetwork, Avid ISIS, or an Avid editing environment from an FTP server. See “Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers” on page 129. • You can capture media from FTP video servers. See “Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices” on page 135. • You can perform transfers from an Avid Interplay environment to an Avid Unity MediaManager v4.
Operating Points Qualified for Interplay Transfer Playback Operating Points Qualified for Interplay Transfer Playback Due to variations in FTP servers, Avid cannot guarantee that the GENERIC_FTP and OP1A _EXPORT profiles will work with all FTP servers. In addition to specific playback devices, we have also tested with FileZilla and Linux Vsftpd FTP servers. Note that the GENERIC_FTP_PROFILE and the OP1A_EXPORT_PROFILE expect that the files on the FTP server will have an ".
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Generic_FTP_Profile - DHM Workflows Format Ingest Playback W H Interlaced / NTSC/PAL Progressive Frame Rate NTSC/PAL AVC-Intra 50 Yes Yes 960 720 Progressive 59.94, 50 AVC-Intra 100 Yes Yes 1920 1080 Interlaced 59.94, 50 AVC-Intra 100 Yes Yes 1280 720 Progressive 59.94, 50 *XDCAM HD Phase III Yes 4:2:2 50Mbps CBR No 1280 720 Progressive 59.94, 50 *XDCAM HD EX 35Mbps VBR No 1280 720 Progressive 59.
Operating Points Qualified for Interplay Transfer Playback The following table lists the K2 media server playback formats available when setting up an FTP Server profile using Server Type: OP1A_EXPORT_K2. For information about working with a K2 server, see the document Working with a Thompson Grass Valley K2 Media Server.
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Supported Formats for Sony XDCAM Profile - used only with Sony XDCAM Decks Format Ingest Playback W H Interlaced / NTSC/PAL Progressive Frame Rate NTSC/PAL XDCAM HD 1080p 25 Mbpsa Yes No 1440 1080 Progressive 23.976 XDCAM HD 1080p 35 Mbpsa Yes No 1440 1080 Progressive 23.976 XDCAM HD Phase III 4:2:2 50Mbps CBR Yes No 1920 1080 Interlaced 59.94, 50 XDCAM HD Phase III 4:2:2 50Mbps CBR Yes No 1280 720 Progressive 59.94, 50 a.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation The following sections are included in this chapter: • Installation and Configuration Check List • Turning On the Interplay Transfer Server • Installing Avid Shared Storage Client Software • Understanding the Software Required for Performing Transfers • Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment • Installing Interplay Transfer Support Software • Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment Installation an
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 shared storage 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 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. See “Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine Software” on page 37. Set up the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Task Section Reference Check your configuration. See “Supported Avid Interplay Transfer Configurations” on page 19. Connect the Interplay Transfer application key. See the Avid Interplay Software Installation and Configuration Guide. Install the Interplay Transfer Engine software on Avid editing systems. See “Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment” on page 41.
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 shared storage client setup documentation. 2. Make sure your Avid shared storage environment is installed and running.Do one of the following: t (Avid 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 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 shared storage client software you install depends on your Avid shared storage 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 shared storage, 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 41.
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 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. 7.
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 installation. You can install the Interplay Auto Media Services service on any system in the workgroup. However, it is usually installed on the system with the Avid Interplay Media Services Engine. The Avid Interplay Auto Transfer service automatically runs in the background. To install the Avid Interplay Auto Media Services service: 1. Insert the Avid Interplay Server Installer DVD and double-click the autorun.exe installer. 2.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment For procedures on configuring the Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status tool, see “Configuring a Standalone System to Monitor Transfer Status” on page 74. Installing the Transfer Cache Engine You can install the Avid Interplay Transfer Cache Engine on a system without installing the Interplay Transfer Engine. The Transfer Cache Engine lets you monitor transfers in the workgroup.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation For procedures on installing the Interplay Transfer standalone software: • Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine on a Standalone Editing System • Installing the Interplay Transfer Client 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.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment 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.
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 Transfer installer 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 Interplay workgroup environment and a standalone Transfer configuration. The Interplay Transfer server is a Avid shared storage client.
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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings Option Description Workgroup Settings Interplay enable In a workgroup environment, select this option to enable the Avid Interplay Engine. When this option is selected the Standalone settings are ignored. Interplay Engine hostname In a workgroup environment, type the computer name for the Avid Interplay Server associated with the workgroup this Interplay Transfer is attached to.
Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description System Settings Enable auto-cleanup of transfer queues Transfer queues are not automatically deleted from the server system. The queues let you see the history of the transfers. Select this option if you want the transfer queues cleaned up on a regular basis.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Max. outgoing transfers You can specify the maximum number of simultaneous outgoing workgroup transfers. Values range is 1-4. This value is included in the calculation for Total Transfers (All Types). See “Setting the Number of Simultaneous Transfers Allowed by the Interplay Transfer Engine” on page 53.
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.
Setting the Number of Simultaneous Transfers Allowed by the Interplay Transfer Engine 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration value is updated when you change one of the values used during the calculation or when you click the Calculate button. You can change the recommended value in the text box, however, the value you enter must meet the limitations of your workgroup environment. n The number set in the Max.
Setting the Number of Simultaneous Transfers Allowed by the Interplay Transfer Engine You can set the values as follows: • Max. simultaneous transfers text box to 6 • Max. simultaneous ingest transfers value to 3 • Max. simultaneous playback transfers value 5 Using these values limits the Interplay Transfer Engines output and lets the jobs queue and then run as the bandwidth allows. However, workgroup transfers cannot queue on the receiving Interplay Transfer Engine.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration The following illustration shows the options. 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 3. Click Connect. The Avid Interplay Administrator opens. 4. In the Site Settings area, click Workgroup Transfer Presets. The Workgroup Transfer Presets view opens. 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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. For information on adding a remote workgroup to the Remote Workgroup menu, see “Configuring a Remote Workgroup for Workgroup-to-Workgroup Transfers” on page 66. 8.
Configuring an Avid Interplay Workgroup For Transfers Opening the Interplay Transfer Settings View To open the Interplay Transfer Settings View: 1. Click Start and select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Access Utilities > Avid Interplay Administrator. The Avid Interplay Engine Login dialog box opens. 2. Select an Avid Interplay Server, type a username, and type a password. 3. Click Connect. The Avid Interplay Administrator opens. 4. In the Site Settings area, click Interplay Transfer Settings.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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. The Interplay Transfer Engines listed in the Interplay Transfer Engines list might appear in the various Send To commands, such as Send to Playback.
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 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. 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 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. 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 71.
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 153. Configuring Interplay Transfer in a Standalone Environment When you are installing Interplay Transfer for workstation-to-workstation transfers in an environment other than an Interplay workgroup environment, 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 46.
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 • Avid Airspeed - up to 8 Audio tracks allowed • Sony XDCAM - up to 8 Audio tracks for IMX30/50 allowed, up to 4 Audio Tracks for DVCAM allowed Using the Transfer Settings dialog box, you can map any combination of audio tracks to any of the 16 available output channels when you send a sequence to playback using Interplay Transfer. The Send To Playback operation performs a mixdown on the selected tracks before the application sends the sequence to Interplay Transfer.
Configuring the Avid Editing Application for Transfers 4. Do one of the following: c 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 name must exactly match the workgroup named used in the Avid Service Framework. To view the name, open the Workgroup Properties tool from the Start menu.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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. The name you typed displays in the Other Workgroups list.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats • Configure an FTP playback device using the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration dialog box. See “Configuring a Generic FTP Playback Device into a Workgroup” on page 90. • Configure an FTP ingest device using the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration dialog box. See “Configuring a Generic FTP Ingest Device into a Workgroup” on page 93. • Create an FTP directory profile.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 3. Click Add. The FTP Server dialog box opens. 4. Enter the setup information for the FTP server you are configuring. See “FTP Server Dialog Box Settings Used to Create an FTP Server Profile” on page 87.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats 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. This is a local host server listener set up internally by Interplay Transfer. 7. Click Done. FTP Server Dialog Box Settings Used to Create an FTP Server Profile Depending on the type of FTP server you are adding to your workgroup, the settings you enter will vary.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration FTP Server configuration (Continued) Setting Description Server Type Select the type of server in the workgroup: GENERIC_FTP_PROFILE, OMNEON_SERVER_PROFILE, D10_PROFILE, SONY_XDCAM_PROFILE, OP1A_Export. n When creating an FTP Server profile with the Server Type set to OP1A_Export for playback of OP1A formats, it is not necessary to add the server and profile name to the Playback Devices list.
Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats By default, the aspect ratio displayed during a Send To Playback operation is the modified aspect ratio metadata value stored in the Avid shared storage environment. When setting up an FTP Server profile, you can overwrite the aspect ratio metadata value using the Playback Aspect Ratio option. This option is only available when Server Type is set to GENERIC_FTP_PROFILE.
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 85.
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 85. 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 Status bar Connect status 2. Click Edit to open the FTP Source 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 97. 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 The following table describes the settings used when creating or editing FTP Directory Profiles on an Interplay Transfer Client. For a procedure on creating or editing an FTP Directory profile, see “Creating and Editing FTP Directory Profiles on Interplay Transfer Client” on page 94. Ftp Directory Profile Window Settings Setting Description Profile Name Name of this profile.
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 Configuration for Playing Back to a Sony XDCAM SD Device The generic configuration procedures for playback to all supported devices are described in the “Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats” on page 84. When you configure an XDCAM™ SD device, some settings in the procedures require specific information. The following sections provide information about the specific XDCAM SD settings.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration FTP Server dialog box (Continued) Settings Description Default Directory Displays the directory on the FTP server where data is sent to or retrieved from. FTP Mode Displays the FTP mode as active. Port Type the FTP connection port. The default is 21. 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.
Configuration for Working with XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX Assets workflows, see the Avid Interplay Best Practices. For a list of supported MPEG-2 operating points, see the Avid Interplay ReadMe and “Operating Points Qualified for Interplay Transfer Playback” on page 25.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration FTP Server dialog box (Continued) Option Description Server Type For ingest: Select GENERIC_FTP_PROFILE. For playback: Select OP1A_EXPORT. Playback Format (Playback only) Select the playback format for playback of XDCAM HD Long GOP material to a Omneon server. For a list of supported resolutions, see the Avid Interplay ReadMe and “Operating Points Qualified for Interplay Transfer Playback” on page 25.
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 Ingest From FTP Deck Devices 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration See “Adding FTP Ingest Devices into an Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration” on page 106. 3. Set up the device connection from the Avid editing system. For the connection setup procedure, see “Setting the Ingest Device Connection” on page 107. 4. Capture the clips from a FTP device. See “Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices” on page 135.
Configuring Ingest From FTP Deck Devices 6. Make sure the Workgroup Settings are set correctly. 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 2. Click Add a Device or Reconfigure a Device. The Connection Settings dialog box opens. 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 108. 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.
Configuring an Ingest Device Catalog Connection Settings Dialog Box Setting Description Your name for Device Type a name to identify the device. Host Name Device’s network server name. This host name must match the host name listed in the ingest device list in the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration window. Login Device’s login name. Password Device’s password. Device Type Select the type of device. Video Rate Select the video rate - for example, IMX 30, 40, 50, or DVCAM.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration To associate an Avid Interplay Access Catalog with an ingest device: 1. On the Interplay Transfer Engine, click Start, and then select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration. 2. In the Ingest area, select an ingest device and click Edit. 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.
Configuring the AutoTransfer Service n The playback catalog feature is not available with AirSpeed. 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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.
Configuring the AutoTransfer Service 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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.
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 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 56. 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 56.
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 39. Configure the AutoTransfer service settings. See “Configuring the AutoTransfer Service” on page 111.
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 121. 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 (Send to Playback) 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 The Send to Playback dialog box opens. 4. (Option) If you want to send the sequence with high priority and if you want the asset to play before the transfer to the playback device is finished, click the circle in the PWT (Play While Transferring) column next to the sequence. (This option is labeled High Priority in Interplay Assist and Avid Instinct). 5.
Transferring Avid Assets to a Playback Device (Send to Playback) To use the Interplay Transfer with rundowns: 1. On your Interplay Transfer server, click Start, and select All Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration. The Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration window opens. 2. In the Playlist Information area, select “Use Newsroom rundowns to schedule transfers.” 3. Type the computer name of the Newsroom Server. 4. Type the user name and password. 5.
4 Transferring Avid Assets For information on monitoring the transfer of assets, see “Monitoring Transfers” on page 149. 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 XDCAM HD Send to Playback Acceleration You can initiate the play while transfer (PWT) of an XDCAM HD clip or sequence to AirSpeed Multi Stream shortly after you begin the Send to Playback (STP) operation. Previously, you had to wait until the system exported the clip before you could begin playback. This feature requires the following: • Specific versions of the following applications: - Media Composer v5.5.1, Symphony v5.5.1, or NewsCutter v9.5.1, or later.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 3. Open the bin on your Avid editing system where you want to capture the files. You might have to minimize both the Avid editing application and the ingest device’s application so that you can view both at the same time on your desktop. 4. Click the media file you want to capture, and drag the file to your Avid editing system bin. If you selected one item to transfer, a message appears asking if you want to initiate the transfer. 5.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers 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. To transfer the assets at a later time, select Transfer > Retrieve. The captured assets appear in the bin. To monitor the transfer, see “Monitoring Transfers” on page 149.
4 Transferring Avid Assets for devices that do not comply with the reference standard. In addition, Play While Transfer, Overwrite, Frame-Chase Editing, and partial-transfer capabilities are not supported with the MXF OP1a FTP DHM. Interplay Transfer supports capture from and play back to File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers that are compliant with FTP. You can transfer completed media sequences between Avid editing applications and generic FTP type servers.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers There are two methods for capturing clips from an FTP server: • Drag and drop items to an Avid editing application bin. • Direct Capture lets an Interplay Transfer client capture media from FTP servers into a default workgroup and workspace. The destination of the captured items is set when you configure the workgroup and workspace in the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool. This workflow provides unattended ingests of selected items.
4 Transferring Avid Assets Media list Profile menu Edit button Media Transfer Support list Connect status 4. Select a Profile from the Profile menu for the FTP directory where you want to access the media files. The status bar at the bottom of the Avid - FTP Media Browser window displays the hostname and directory path for the currently selected profile. n For a procedure on how to create a new profile, see “Creating and Editing FTP Directory Profiles on Interplay Transfer Client” on page 94. 5.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers 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. (Option) Click Update to refresh the list of files in the Media List. 8. Select the files in the Media List that you want to transfer. 9.
4 Transferring Avid Assets Using the FTP Media Browse Interface The following summarizes features of the FTP Media Browse window: • The Edit button launches the FTP Source window. This provides the same functionality as right-clicking on the Profile box and selecting Open Profile Window. • The status bar along the bottom of the window provides information similar to Windows Explorer: • - File details of selected item. If you select more than one item the system displays the total number selected.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices 3. Make sure the Interplay Transfer server is configured with the FTP server and FTP playback device. See “Capturing Clips From FTP Devices” on page 136. 4. On the Avid editing system, select the sequence you want to play back. 5. Select Transfer > Send to Playback > Generic FTP playback device. Generic FTP playback device is the device you added to the Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool.
4 Transferring Avid Assets processor-intensive transfers from an Avid editing system. When importing XDCAM SD and XDCAM HD media, the master clips are automatically checked into the Interplay database. XDCAM devices can only transfer one file at a time. You can use Interplay Transfer to write back XDCAM SD material. For writeback of XDCAM HD, use the Export XDCAM feature in the Avid editing application.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices To capture clips from a FTP device: 1. From the Avid editing system, set the connection settings for the device. See “Setting the Ingest Device Connection” on page 107. 2. (Option) When using the drag and drop method, open a bin or create a new bin and position it in an unobstructed area. 3. (Option) Open the Transfer Status window by selecting Transfer > Status Window. 4. Click the Start button, and select All Programs > Avid > Utilities > FTPClipList.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 7. (Option XDCAM) Select Ingest Essence Marks to include the Essence Marks with the metadata when capturing XDCAM media. 8. (Option XDCAM) In the “XDCAM will send” area, select one of the following: - Clips - select to capture the high-resolution of the selected clips. - Proxy AV - select to capture the low-resolution of the selected clips. 9. (Option) When using Direct Capture method, you need to configure the Interplay Transfer client.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices 3. Make sure the Interplay Transfer server is configured with the e-VTR device: a. On your Interplay Transfer server, click the Start button, and then select Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration. The Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration window opens. b. In the Ingest area, click Add. The Device dialog box opens. c. Type the name associated with the e-VTR device on the network, for example evtr_wu, and then click OK. d.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 3. Make sure the Interplay Transfer server is configured with the XDCAM device: a. On your Interplay Transfer server, click the Start button, and then select Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration. The Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration window opens. b. In the Ingest area, click Add. c. In the Device dialog box, type the name associated with the XDCAM device on the network, for example xdcam_wu, and then click OK. d.
5 Using Frame Chase Editing This chapter describes how to use Frame Chase editing. Frame Chase editing (sometimes called “edit while capture” or EWC) 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 shared storage 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 150. 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 155. The Status window refreshes periodically to update the status information.
6 Monitoring Transfers Status Area Column Description Status Displays the status of the current transfers. The color of the status row indicates the following: 154 • 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. • Green with check mark icon = Transfer has completed successfully.
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 shared storage 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 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. By default, when Interplay Transfer starts, it checks the number of files in the Interplay Transfer managed directory. If the file count is greater than 95% of 10,000 files, it creates a new directory.
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 Storage Type Menu Item Buffer Size Avid ISIS v1.x ISIS 1.x 8MB Avid ISIS v2.x (ISIS 7000) ISIS 2.x 16MB Avid ISIS v3.x (ISIS 5000) ISIS 3.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 143 Interplay Adapter, installing 39 monitoring transfers 64 user account 30 Ancillary data filtering before playback 92 AutoTransfer assets 122 checklist 121 identify folder 121 rules 122 using Direct Transfer 68 AutoTransfer service configuration 111 installing 39 Avid online support 14 training services 15 Avid applications media compatibil
Index FTP deck device capture 105 FTP ingest devices 93 FTP playback devices 90 FTP server 85 FTP server, FTP playback, and FTP ingest devices 84 ingest device catalog 109 Interplay Transfer Engine 45 Interplay Transfer site settings 58 playback device catalog 110 standalone environment 78 supported Interplay Transfer 19 Thunder MX Production server 104 Thunder server ImportWatcher folder 104 Connecting to an Ethernet network 21 D Data transferring in a standalone environment 123 Destination in Status win
Index Ingest configuration FTP deck devices 105 FTP devices 136 Ingest device catalog configuration 109 transferring files from 127 In-progress clips editing during capture 141 limitations 146 Installing Avid Unity ISIS client software 33 Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status tool 40 Interplay Transfer client software 44 Interplay Transfer Engine software 36 Interplay Transfer server hardware 29, 30 MediaNetwork client software 33 Interplay Diagnostics troubleshooting 159 Interplay Media Services an
Index ping command 160 Play while transfer for XDCAM HD 127 Playback devices catalog configuration 110 transferring files to 123 Playback Format FTP profile option 85 Presence on the network detecting 160 Presets creating for transfers 56 naming for Direct Transfers 71 Priority in Status window 154 Problems detecting 159 Procedures configuring Avid services 111 Profiles creating FTP directory 94, 103 FTP servers 85 Omneon creating 101 XDCAM SD 99 Progress indicator in Status window 154 R Refresh Interplay
Index Timing out during transfers 159 TM Client configuration 97 Total Transfers setting 53 Training services 15 Transfer Presets creating 56 Transfer presets naming for Direct Transfers 71 Transfer Rate in Status window 154 Transfer settings in an Avid editing application 79 in an Avid Unity environment 82 maximum number 53 Transfer Status window 152 Transfer types 23 TransferManager client configuration 97 Transferring assets Direct Transfers 73 Transferring files automatically 120, 122 AutoTransfer chec
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