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Table Of Contents

Title Page
Contents
Tables
Desktop Basics
- Working with the Desktop
- About the NewsCutter Folder
- Managing the Avid Projects and Avid Users Folders
- Starting the NewsCutter Application
- Accepting Your NewsCutter License Electronically
Starting a Project
- Opening a Project
- Backing Up Your Project Information
  - Saving Your Project Information on a Drive or Floppy Disk
  - Restoring from a Backup
- Ending an Edit Session
  - Quitting the NewsCutter Application
  - Turning Off Your Equipment
- Mounting and Ejecting Drives
  - Ejecting Drives
  - Mounting All Drives
- Using Shortcut Menus
- Using Help
- Connecting to the Avid Production Network
Working with the Project Window
- Opening and Closing the Project Window
- Using the Bins Display
- Using the Settings Scroll List
- Using the Info Display
- Customizing Your Workspace
- Navigating in Dialog Boxes and Menus
Using Basic Tools
- Using the Tools Menu
- Using the Deck Controller
- Using the Command Palette
- Using the Avid Calculator
- Using the Console
- Using the Hardware Tool
  - Checking the Hardware Configuration
  - Starting the Diagnostic Utility
- Using the Serial (COM) Ports Tool
- Configuring a Controller
Logging
- Logging Tips
- Preparing Logs for Import
  - Creating Avid Logs
- Importing Shot Log Files
- Logging Directly to a Bin
  - Logging with an Avid-Controlled Deck
  - Logging with a Non-Avid-Controlled Deck
- Modifying Clip Information Before Recording
- Exporting Shot Log Files
Preparing to Record
- Understanding Digital Video (DV)
- Preparing the Hardware
- Selecting Settings
- Configuring Decks
- Using SDTI
- Setting Up the Record Tool
- Preparing for Audio Input
- Calibrating for Video Input
- Resolutions and Storage Requirements
Recording
- Before You Begin
- Adding Clip Names and Comments On-the-Fly
- Adding Locators On-the-Fly
- Recording and Logging at the Same Time
- Recording with SDTI
- Recording to the Timeline
- Batch Recording from Logged Clips
  - Preparing to Batch Record
    - Resizing the Record Tool
    - Preparing Settings for Unattended Batch Recording
  - Batch Recording Clips
- Rerecording Your Material
  - Rerecording Master Clips and Subclips
  - Rerecording Sequences
    - Saving Two Versions of a Sequence When Rerecording
    - Rerecording the Sequence
- Other Recording Functions
- VTR Record Emulation
  - Choosing VTR Record Emulation Settings
  - Enabling VTR Record Emulation
Importing Files
- Preparing to Import Files
- Creating and Using Import Settings
- Importing Files
- Using the Drag-and-Drop Method to Import Files
- Using Open Media Management (OMM)
  - Preparing to Use OMM
  - Using OMM to Import Clips
- Reimporting Files
  - The Batch Import Dialog Box
  - Starting the Reimport Process
Organizing with Bins
- Before You Begin
  - Setting the Bin Display
- About Bin Views
- Basic Bin Procedures
- Using Text View
  - Arranging Bin Columns
  - Managing Clip Information in Text View
- Using Frame View
- Using Script View
- Printing Bins
- Gathering Format Elements
Managing Media Files
- Using the Media Tool
- Consolidating Media
- Backing Up Media Files
- Finding a Related Media File
- Relinking Media Files
  - Relinking to Selected Clips
  - Relinking Consolidated Clips
- Unlinking Media Files
- Archiving and Restoring Media Files Using Videotapes
- Workgroup Support
  - About MediaManager
  - About TransferManager
Viewing and Marking Footage
- Customizing the Source/Record Monitor
- Viewing Methods
- Loading and Clearing Footage
- Resizing Monitors
  - Hiding the Video in the Source/Record Monitor
  - Resizing the Source/Record Monitor
- Controlling Playback
- Marking and Subcataloging Footage
- Finding Frames and Clips
First Edits
- Setting Up a New Sequence
- Making the First Edit
- Editing Additional Clips into the Sequence
- Lifting, Extracting, and Copying Material
- Playing the New Sequence
- Proceeding with Editing
Using the Timeline
- Customizing Timeline Views
- Navigating in the Timeline
- Editing in the Timeline
- Printing the Timeline
Working in Trim Mode
- Customizing Trim Mode
- Using Basic Trim Procedures
- Creating Overlap Edits
- Extending an Edit
- Maintaining Sync While Trimming
  - Adding Black While Trimming
  - Trimming with Sync-Locked Tracks
Working with Audio
- About Audio Tools
- Accessing Audio Effect Tools
- Audio Editing Aids
- Using the Audio Mix Tool
- Using Audio Gain Automation
- Using the Audio EQ Tool
- Digidesign AudioSuite Plug-Ins
- Recording Voice-Over Narration
- Fine-Tuning Audio Transitions
  - Fading and Dipping Audio
    - Fading Audio
    - Dipping Audio
- Mixing Down Audio Tracks
Syncing Methods
- Autosyncing Clips
- Managing Sync Breaks
  - Editing to Avoid Sync Breaks
  - Fixing Sync Breaks
    - Fixing Sync in Trim Mode
    - Fixing Sync in Segment Mode
- Managing Sync with Multiple Tracks
Output Options
- Preparing for Output
- Using the Digital Cut Tool
- VTR Play Emulation
  - Choosing VTR Play Emulation Settings
  - Enabling VTR Play Emulation
Exporting and Exchanging Material
- About Exporting Files
- Preparing to Export a Sequence
- Mixing Down Video Tracks
- Exporting Frames, Clips, or Sequences
  - Using the Drag-and-Drop Method for Export
- Using AvidLinks
- Using OMM to Export Clips
  - Exporting a Clip with OMM and the Drag-and-Drop Method
- Customizing Export Settings
  - Creating a New Export Setting
- About OMF Interchange
  - Choosing an OMFI Transfer Method
    - Exporting OMFI Compositions Only
    - Exporting OMFI Compositions with Media Files
- Exporting as an AAF File
  - Exporting AAF Compositions Only
  - Exporting AAF Compositions with Media Files
- QuickTime Reference Movies
  - Exporting as a QuickTime Reference Movie
  - QuickTime Reference Export Options
- Exporting as a QuickTime Movie
  - Selecting QuickTime Codecs
- Exporting as an AVI File
  - AVI Settings
  - AVI Video Compression Dialog Box Options
- About Avid Codecs
- Exporting Tracks as Audio Files
- Exporting as a Graphic File
- Exporting as an MPEG-2 File
- Transferring a Project Between Systems
- Transferring Media to and from a Video Server
Using the NRCS Tool
- Configuring the NRCS Tool
- Starting the NRCS Tool
- Understanding the NRCS Tool
- Using the Directory Panel
- Editing Story Text
  - Entering Edit Mode
- Saving Changes to a Story
- Finding the Read Time of a Story
- Building a Sequence from a Story
- Building a Sequence with a Specific Duration
- Sending and Receiving NRCS Mail
  - Sending NRCS Tool Mail
  - Receiving NRCS Tool Mail
- Disconnecting from the iNEWS Server
Using AudioSuite Plug-Ins
- Accessing the AudioSuite Plug-Ins
- Core AudioSuite Plug-Ins
- Additional Supported Plug-Ins
- Description of Core AudioSuite Plug-Ins
File Format Specifications
- Graphic (Image) Files
  - Preparing Graphic Files for Import
  - Graphic File Import Specifications
- Animation Files
- Audio File Formats
- OMFI Files
- Field Ordering in Graphic Imports and Exports
Avid Log Specifications
- Log Formats
- Understanding Avid Log Specifications
- Describing an Avid Log File
- Sample Avid Log
Connecting an External Fader Controller or Mixer to Your NewsCutter System
- Supported Fader Controllers and Mixers
- Using the FaderMaster Pro and MCS-3000X
- Using the Yamaha 01V Digital Mixing Console
Using the JL Cooper Media Control Station3
- Overview of the MCS3 Controls
- Opening the MCS3 Controller Settings Dialog Box
- Mapping the MCS3 Buttons
- Customizing Jog and Shuttle Speeds
  - Customizing the Maximum Jog Speed
  - Customizing the Maximum Shuttle Speed
- Operating the Jog/Shuttle Wheel
  - Moving Through Footage in Jog Mode
  - Moving Through Footage in Shuttle Mode
- Editing Footage with the MCS3 Controller
- Creating Multiple Controller Settings
- Troubleshooting
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CHAPTER 11

Viewing and Marking

Footage

Before making your first edit, you can review your footage, add

locators to clips, mark IN and OUT points, and create subclips. By

viewing and marking your material in advance, you can concentrate

on editing and refining your sequence at a later time without having to

pause and set marks each time you load a new clip. Techniques for

playback, viewing, and subcataloging clips are described in the

following sections:

• Customizing the Source/Record Monitor

• Viewing Methods

• Loading and Clearing Footage

• Resizing Monitors

• Controlling Playback

• Marking and Subcataloging Footage

• Finding Frames and Clips