® ® Avid Interplay Transfer Setup and User’s Guide Version 2.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Installing the Interplay Transfer Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Media Compatibility Between Avid Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Transferring Avid Assets from an Avid Editing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Transferring Avid Assets from an Interplay Workgroup to Another Workgroup . . . 119 Explanation of Send to Workgroup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6 Monitoring Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Monitoring Transfers from Within the Avid Editing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Transfer Status Window Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Sorting the Transfer Status Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 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.
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. 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: n • 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 Remote Workgroup Network Connection Guidelines (Continued) Source Destination Port EditingClient_B_1 Avid Interplay Server _A http:80 EditingClient_B_1 Avid Interplay Transfer Server _A 6539 Avid Interplay Server _A Avid Interplay Transfer Server _B 6539 Avid Interplay Server _B Avid Interplay Transfer Server _A 6539 Avid Interplay Transfer Server_A Avid Interplay Transfer Server _B 6532 Avid Interplay Transfer Server _B Avid Interplay Transfer Server _A 6532 Any additio
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview n • You can capture media from FTP video servers. See “Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices” on page 137. • You can perform transfers from an Avid Interplay environment to an Avid Unity MediaManager v4.5 MXF workgroup environment that includes Avid editing systems supported in an Avid Interplay environment. See “Transferring Avid Assets from an Interplay Workgroup to Another Workgroup” on page 119. Transfers from Avid Interplay to MediaManager v4.
Operating Points Qualified for Interplay Transfer Playback Note that the GENERIC_FTP_PROFILE and the OP1A_EXPORT_PROFILE expect that the files on the FTP server will have an ".mxf" extension, and that these profiles will not work with servers that don't. The Grass Valley K2 does not use MXF extensions and the OP1A_EXPORT_K2 profile was created to handle that and other differences with that server.
1 Avid Interplay Transfer Overview Generic_FTP_Profile - DHM Workflows Format Ingest Playback W H Interlaced / NTSC/PAL Progressive Frame Rate NTSC/PAL *XDCAM HD EX 35Mbps VBR Yes No 1280 720 59.94, 50 Progressive * Playback of XDCAM HD formats cannot be performed with GENERIC_FTP_PROFILE. Avid has qualified the supported XDCAM HD formats with the Omneon Spectrum and Grass Valley K2 servers.
Operating Points Qualified for Interplay Transfer Playback OP1A_Export_K2 - DET Workflows to Grass Valley K2 Format Ingest Playback W Frame Interlaced / Rate Profile Progressive NTSC/PAL and Level H XDCAM HD Phase III Yes 4:2:2 50Mbps CBR Yes 1920 1080 Interlaced 59.94, 50 422@HL XDCAM HD Phase III Yes 4:2:2 50Mbps CBR Yes 1280 720 Progressive 59.94, 50 422@HL XDCAM HD EX 4:2:0 35Mbps VBR Yes 1280 720 Progressive 59.
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 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. Half height clips (1440x540) are not supported for 1080p formats.
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 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. Note that a standalone environment can include shared storage but it does not include an Interplay Engine.
Turning On the Interplay Transfer Server Task Section Reference Install the AutoTransfer Service See “Installing the Avid Interplay Auto Media Services Service” on page 39. Install the Transfer Cache Engine software. See “Installing the Transfer Cache Engine” on page 40. 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.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation To install the Avid ISIS client software: t See the Avid ISIS Client Quick Start Card. To install the Avid Unity MediaNetwork client software: t See the Avid Unity MediaNetwork Windows Fibre Channel Client Setup Guide. Understanding the Software Required for Performing Transfers To perform transfers, you need to install specific software components on the various servers and systems.
Understanding the Software Required for Performing Transfers Installed on Avid Interplay Server Software Installed on Interplay Transfer Server Installed on Avid Editing Client X X X X Avid Interplay AutoTransfer (option) n You can install the Avid Interplay AutoTransfer service on any system in the workgroup. Avid Service Framework for Client Avid ISIS Client or Avid Unity MediaNetwork Client n X The shared storage client software you install depends on your Avid shared storage environment.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation Install the following software on the various systems in the workgroup: • Install the Interplay Transfer Client software on the Avid editing systems. See “Installing the Interplay Transfer Client Software” on page 38. • (Option) Install the Avid Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status application on a standalone system. See “Installing the Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status Tool” on page 40.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment implement appropriate measures to accommodate those needs, such as building any requisite firewalls and obtaining security certificates, or any other measures that you deem necessary to protect media being transferred over any network.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation 6. Click Next to continue with the InstallShield Wizard. 7. (Option) In the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog box, select Launch Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration 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. 8. Click Finish. 9.
Installing Interplay Transfer Support Software n If a previous release of Interplay Transfer client is installed on the computer you should remove it before installing this version of the software. To install the Interplay Transfer client software on an Avid editing system: 1. Select the following from the Interplay Client Installer Main Menu: Clients > Avid Editor Support The Install Avid Editor Support page opens. 2. Click Avid Interplay Transfer Client. 3. Follow the installation instructions. 4.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation AutoTransfer service is included with the Avid Interplay Auto Media Services installation. After you install the Avid Interplay AutoTransfer service, see the following: - For information about configuration settings for the AutoTransfer service, see “Configuring the AutoTransfer Service” on page 113. - For information on automatically transferring assets, see “Automatically Transferring Assets to Another Workgroup” on page 122.
Installing the Interplay Transfer Software in a Standalone Environment 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 shared storage, you must install the Interplay Transfer Engine software and Interplay Transfer client software on each client.
2 Avid Interplay Transfer Installation 2. Click Avid Interplay Transfer Engine and follow the steps in the InstallShield Wizard. 3. In the Custom Setup dialog box, select how you want the Transfer FTP Services feature installed, if at all. If your environment configuration includes supported ingest or playback FTP devices, you should install the Transfer FTP Services. n 42 In a standalone editor plus AirSpeed workflow, do not select the Transfer FTP Services option.
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 To install Interplay Transfer client software in a standalone environment: 1. Insert the Avid Interplay Transfer application media 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. 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 User name and Password In a workgroup environment, type the user name and password that the Interplay Transfer should use to connect to the Avid Interplay Server. This user account must already exist on the Avid Interplay Engine.
Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Server logging off Standard logging on Debug logging on These three options are used for troubleshooting problems. If errors occurred where Avid Customer Support needs more information from log files, you might have to change these settings. The default is Standard logging on.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration Settings (Continued) Option Description Delete temporary composition Select this option during normal use. Avid Customer Support might ask you to files after transfer deselect this option when you are troubleshooting problems. 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.
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 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 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. 7. Select the remote workgroup server from the Remote Workgroup menu.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 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. (Option) Select Workspace and select a destination workspace for the media files from the Workspace menu.
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 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 n If the file already exists, add the information but don’t duplicate the and lines. After you add the file to the directory, messaging will start appearing in the workgroup.log file. 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.
Specifying Interplay Transfer Engines For Direct Transfers d. In the local workgroup, register remote workgroups and remote Interplay Transfer Engines, using the Interplay Administrator > Site Settings > Configure Remote Workgroups view. The following illustration shows an example.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 3. Create a direct transfer preset using the Interplay Administrator > Site Settings > Workgroup Transfer Presets view. The following section describes the naming conventions used for direct transfers. Naming Workgroup Transfer Presets For Direct Transfer The following table describes the direct transfer options. These are the presets that you specify in the Interplay Admin tool as described in “Settings For Direct Transfer” on page 70.
Specifying Interplay Transfer Engines For Direct Transfers The following table explains the rules for the transfer preset name. Name Element Rule DirectTransfer Use a descriptive name that will identify the transfer type when viewed in a transfer preset menu. For example, “Direct_to_NY” __LocalTM __RemoteTM Type these values exactly as shown, including two underscores before the text. (hostname) Use either the hostname or IP address surrounded by single parentheses.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 6. Click OK. c Do not click OK until the database entries populate the Destination window. If you receive and error that states “Please select a destination...” it usually means that you are not waiting long enough for the entries in the destination database to populate. Perform the command again and wait for the database locations to populate. The Transfer Direct Routing message box opens. 7.
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 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 155. 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 To configure an Interplay Transfer client for directly capturing media: 1. Click Configure Transfer Client on the FTPClipList dialog box or Avid - FTP Media Browser dialog box. The TransferManager Client Configuration dialog box opens. 2. In the Workgroup Name text box, type the name of your workgroup. This name can be any name you have given your entire workgroup. 3. In the Host Name text box, type the computer name of the Interplay Transfer Engine. 4.
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 24.
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 24.
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 a Thunder Production Server Configuring a Thunder Production Server To configure the Interplay Transfer Engine to add a Thunder production server, follow the procedures for configuring a Generic FTP device. For the procedures, see “Configuring Capture and Playback of MXF DHM OPIa File Formats” on page 84. In addition to these configuration procedures, the Thunder server needs an ImportWatcher folder to hold the files during transfers from the Avid editing system.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration To integrate a FTP device into a workgroup: 1. Select “Interplay Transfer Server with Supplemental FTP Services” as the installation type when installing the Interplay Transfer Engine application. See “Installing the Interplay Transfer Engine in a Workgroup Environment” on page 36 2. Add the ingest device to the Interplay Transfer configuration. See “Adding FTP Ingest Devices into an Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration” on page 106. 3.
Configuring Ingest From FTP Deck Devices 3. Type the name associated with the ingest device on the network, for example evtr_wu. 4. Click OK. 5. (Option) Add an ingest catalog. See “Configuring an Ingest Device Catalog” on page 110. 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.
3 Interplay Transfer Configuration 2. Click Add a Device or Reconfigure a Device. The Connection Settings dialog box opens.
Configuring Ingest From FTP Deck Devices 3. Type the setup information for the device you are configuring, your entries must match the device’s network settings. See “Connection Settings For Ingest Device” on page 109. 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 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. 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.
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 121. 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 shared storage 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 Transferring Avid Assets in a Standalone Environment In a standalone environment, Interplay Transfer can be used to transfer compositions and media from one Avid editing system to another Avid editing system. If you are transferring compositions or clips, you select the item from a bin and transfer it. If data is being sent to you from another Avid editing system, you choose to accept it.
4 Transferring Avid Assets Transferring Avid Assets to a Playback Device (Send to Playback) In a broadcast environment, you can transfer a finished sequence to a configured playback device (referred to as Send to Playback or STP). 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.
Transferring Avid Assets to a Playback Device (Send to Playback) The sequence is sent to the Interplay Transfer server, where it is sent to the selected playback device. You can now work on another project while the transfer is taking place. For information on monitoring the transfer of assets, see “Monitoring Transfers from Within the Avid Editing Application” on page 151.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 9. Select the sequences. 10. Select Transfer > Send To Playback and select the available playback device to which you want to send the sequence. The Send to Playback dialog box opens. 11. Click OK. The sequences play back based upon the order in which they appear in the NRCS rundown list.
Transferring Avid Assets to a Playback Device (Send to Playback) Transcoding of Mixed Resolution Clips During a Send to Playback When you perform a Send to Playback operation, the application automatically renders effects and relinks your sequence to the target resolution. You can use the Send to Playback command with sequences that contain clips of different resolutions.
4 Transferring Avid Assets Transferring Files From an Ingest Device In a broadcast environment, you can transfer files from a configured ingest device to your Avid editing system bin. To transfer files from the ingest device to your Avid editing system bin: 1. Ensure that the ingest device is properly connected. For more information, see the documentation supplied with your ingest device. 2. Open the ingest device’s application that lets you see the files located on the ingest device.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers 6. Do one of the following: t Click Transfer; a message box appears for each clip. You must click OK in each message box to initiate the transfers. t Click Transfer All; all the items selected are transferred. t Click Defer; the assets are not transferred, and you see a message box to defer each asset. You must click OK in each message box to defer the transfers. t Click Defer All; the assets are not transferred until you retrieve them.
4 Transferring Avid Assets For MXF OP-1A files created by the FTP-DHM, the MXF Filler universal label (that is part of the file’s internal metadata) is now as close as possible to being SMPTE MXF-compliant. This change might create an issue for older MXF decoders that have not been updated to take into account both universal labels in use: MXF Filler Style SMPTE Universal Label Legacy 06.0e.2b.34.01.01.01.01.03.01.02.10.01.00.00.00 RP210-compliant 06.0e.2b.34.01.01.01.02.03.01.02.10.01.00.00.
Transferring To and From Generic FTP Servers During the transfer, the FTP DHM component supports the Run, Pause, Resume, Retry, and Cancel functions that are available from the Interplay Transfer server. Pause and Resume functions are constrained by the time-out setting on the FTP server. The components support multi-threaded operations that allow for simultaneous transfer operations to occur.
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 See “Capturing Clips From FTP Devices” on page 138. 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. See “Configuring a Generic FTP Playback Device into a Workgroup” on page 90. The playback transfer begins.
4 Transferring Avid Assets 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. c When you are working with XDCAM media, Avid strongly recommends that you use distinctive clips names when recording through an XDCAM device. You set these clip names on the XDCAM device itself.
Transferring Files From FTP Deck Devices 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. The FTPClipList dialog box opens. 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.
4 Transferring Avid Assets - 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. See “Configuring the Interplay Transfer Client For Direct Captures” on page 97. 10. Select the clips you want to transfer. 11.
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 152. 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 157. 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: 156 • 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 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 Increasing the Performance of Transfers You can improve the performance of transfers by changing the file limit of media directories and setting the MegaByte multiple factor for read and write operations. Changing the File Limit of Media Directories When Interplay Transfer performs capture or heavy workgroup-to-workgroup transfers, a single directory can grow to more than 10,000 files. This can cause performance problems.
7 Troubleshooting To change the file limit of media directories managed by Interplay Transfer: 1. Open the file C:\WINDOWS\TMserver.ini using WordPad. 2. In the [PMR Scan] section of the TMserver.ini file, add the following fields. Fields Added to [PMR Scan] section Description FileBalancing=1 FileBalancing – Turns off and on the feature for limiting the number of files allowed in a media directory. If FileBalancing is not present in the TMserver.
Increasing the Performance of Transfers To set the storage type used for workgroup-to-workgroup and playback transfers: 1. Open the Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration tool. t Click the Start button, and select Programs > Avid > Avid Interplay Transfer Engine Configuration. 2. In the System Settings area, select a storage type from the Storage Type menu. Storage Type Menu Item Buffer Size Avid ISIS v1.x ISIS 1.x 8MB Avid ISIS v2.x (ISIS 7000) ISIS 2.x 16MB Avid ISIS v3.
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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 145 Interplay Adapter, installing 39 monitoring transfers 64 user account 30 Ancillary data filtering before playback 92 AutoTransfer assets 124 checklist 123 identify folder 123 rules 124 using Direct Transfer 68 AutoTransfer service configuration 113 installing 39 Avid online support 15 training services 16 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 110 Interplay Transfer Engine 45 Interplay Transfer site settings 58 playback device catalog 111 standalone environment 78 supported Interplay Transfer 19 Thunder MX Production server 105 Thunder server ImportWatcher folder 105 Connecting to an Ethernet network 21 D Data transferring in a standalone environment 125 Destination in Status win
Index I ImportWatcher folder setup 105 Ingest configuration FTP deck devices 105 FTP devices 138 Ingest device catalog configuration 110 transferring files from 130 In-progress clips editing during capture 143 limitations 148 Installing Avid Unity ISIS client software 33 Interplay Media Services and Transfer Status tool 40 Interplay Transfer client software 43 Interplay Transfer Engine software 36 Interplay Transfer server hardware 29, 30 MediaNetwork client software 33 Interplay Diagnostics troubleshootin
Index P Password, setting 113 Performance optimize 164 ping command 162 Play while transfer for XDCAM HD 129 Playback devices catalog configuration 111 transferring files to 126 Playback Format FTP profile option 85 Presence on the network detecting 162 Presets creating for transfers 56 naming for Direct Transfers 72 Priority in Status window 156 Problems detecting 161 Procedures configuring Avid services 113 Profiles creating FTP directory 94, 103 FTP servers 85 Omneon creating 101 XDCAM SD 99 Progress in
Index adding 105 configuration check list 105 configure FTP server software 105 ImportWatcher folder setup 105 Timing out during transfers 161 TM Client configuration 97 Total Transfers setting 54 Training services 16 Transfer Presets creating 56 Transfer presets naming for Direct Transfers 72 Transfer Rate in Status window 156 Transfer settings in an Avid editing application 79 in an Avid Unity environment 82 maximum number 54 Transfer Status window 154 Transfer types 23 TransferManager client configurati
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