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contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Avid Unity ISIS Capabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 DigiTranslator 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Avid Interplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3. Using a Client in an ISIS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 About Avid Unity ISIS Client Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting to the Avid Unity ISIS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Mounting and Unmounting Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
chapter 1 Introduction This guide explains how to connect and configure a Pro Tools or Media Station|PT workstation as an ISIS client within an Avid Unity ISIS system, as well how to exchange audio and video media sequences between Pro Tools, Media Station|PT, and Avid application clients attached to an ISIS system. This guide is written for Unity ISIS administrators, Pro Tools users, and Avid users. DigiTranslator 2.0 Use DigiTranslator 2.0 to convert AAF sequences into Pro Tools session files.
Overview of an ISIS System This guide describes how to configure and work with a Pro Tools or Media Station|PT client within an Avid ISIS system. The ISIS installations addressed in this guide typically comprise the following components: Clients One or more Avid, Pro Tools, or Media Station|PT workstations configured to be able to exchange data with other clients attached to the ISIS system. ISIS System Entire set of components within an individual ISIS installation.
AAF, OMF, and MXF Basics AAF and OMF files are mechanisms for storing and retrieving media data and metadata so that projects can be freely exchanged between different applications and platforms (such as between Pro Tools and Avid video editing applications). Media data and metadata enable an application that receives AAF and OMF sequence files to automatically and quickly reassemble the composition.
AAF OMF AAF sequences are the best way to exchange projects and maintain valuable metadata. An AAF sequence can refer to OMF and/or MXF media files, or have OMF and MXF media files embedded within them. There is no such thing as an AAF audio or video media file. OMF is both a media file and sequence format. OMF media files can be audio or video.
Embedded Media Exporting to OMF or AAF with embedded media results in one large OMF or AAF file containing both the metadata and all associated media files. However, it is important to note that file size is limited to 2 GB. This guide refers to the root folder name (Avid MediaFiles) whenever referencing this folder. OMF Media Data Locations On the volumes you have designated, Media Station|PT stores all OMF media in the OMFI MediaFiles folder.
Pro Tools with DigiTranslator 2.0 lets you import AAF or OMF sequences containing embedded audio files. You can also import AAF or OMF sequences containing embedded video files, but only if you are importing them to a video satellite track. In such a case, only the video metadata is imported. Frame-Rate Accurate Video Editing and Sample-Rate Accurate Audio Editing Avid applications edit with frame accuracy.
System Requirements About Avid Unity ISIS Guides Using Pro Tools or Media Station|PT within a Unity ISIS system requires the following; PDF versions of Avid Read Mes are installed automatically with Avid Unity ISIS software. Also, searchable online help files containing the same information are accessible from the Help menus in the Interplay Access and Interplay Administrator applications.
About the Pro Tools Avid Interplay Guide The Pro Tools Avid Interplay Guide describes how to set up Pro Tools as a client within an Avid Interplay system, as well as use Pro Tools and Interplay to exchange sequences between Avid and Pro Tools users.
About www.digidesign.com The Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Pro Tools systems. The following are just a few of the services and features available.
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chapter 2 Configuring a Workstation as an ISIS Client This chapter describes how to install and configure an individual Pro Tools or Media Station|PT workstation as a client of an Avid Unity ISIS system. Installation Overview Installing the hardware and software involves the following process: 1 Make sure the software (Media Station|PT or Pro Tools) is installed on the workstation.
Avid Unity ISIS Client and Zone Descriptions All clients in the system are classified by zones, depending on how they connect to the network. The following list defines the clients in each network layer by its zone classification: Inserting the Intel PRO⁄1000 MT Ethernet Card into a Workstation The Avid Unity ISIS client hardware consists of one Ethernet cable (rated CAT 5e or higher) and a single qualified Ethernet HBA (Host Bus Adapter), such as the Gig-E Intel PRO⁄1000 MT.
To connect an installed Intel PRO⁄1000 MT card to the ISS (ISIS switch): 6 Navigate to the Intel_MT_Server_NIC folder 1 Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the on your desktop, and go to Driver/Intel NIC 10.0 Avid. Intel PRO⁄1000 MT card’s Ethernet port. 7 Double click the Auto-run.exe file. 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the ISS (ISIS Switch). An Installer window opens. 8 Click Install Drivers. For more information, see the Avid Unity ISIS Client Setup and Installation Guide.
To set the IP address of the Intel PRO⁄1000 MT card: 1 Click the Start menu. 4 In the Connections Properties dialog, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) option (you may have to scroll down), and click Properties. 2 Right-click My Network Places, and choose Properties. Connection Properties dialog 5 In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog, select Use the Following IP Address.
Figure 3 shows a sample system connected in Zone 1 and Zone 2 configurations and the onboard Ethernet connection that is physically connected to the corporate network. 7 Click OK. 8 In the Connections Properties dialog, click OK. 9 Close the Network Connections window. Connecting an Intel PRO⁄1000 MT Ethernet Card to an Avid Unity ISIS System Pro Tools and Media Station|PT clients are not supported in a Zone 3 environment.
Configuring the Windows XP Firewall Installing Client Software for Zone 1 and Zone 2 Clients If you install Service Pack 2 on your Windows XP system, the Windows Firewall is set by default. The Windows Firewall is part of the Security Center located in the Windows XP Control Panel, but it is possible to have errors if the firewall is enabled and the Don’t Allow Exceptions option is selected on the General tab of the Windows Firewall dialog box.
Installing the ISIS Client Software Using a Browser Before installing ISIS client software using a browser, make sure you have the IP address of the ISIS System Director (available from your ISIS administrator). 6 Click the appropriate Flash executable. 7 Click Win32Client. During the client software installation, a dialog box appears asking if you need the Compatibility drive loaded. 8 Do one of the following: To install the client software using a browser: 1 Start your browser application.
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chapter 3 Using a Client in an ISIS System This chapter describes setup instructions and configuration parameters for each workstation you add as an ISIS client. About Avid Unity ISIS Client Manager Avid Unity ISIS Client Manager allows your client to connect to the Avid Unity ISIS system. Once installed, the Client Manager runs in the background so you can mount and access your workspaces at any time, as well as manage your workspaces and bandwidth reservations.
Opening the Client Manager To connect to the Avid Unity ISIS network via the Client Manager: The Connections list displays all available System Directors. 3 Select the System Director you want to connect to from the Connections list. 1 Do one of the following: • If the Client Manager icon is not available in the Windows Taskbar, choose Start > All Programs > Avid Unity ISIS > Client Manager. • Click the Client Manager icon in the Windows Taskbar.
6 Do one of the following: To change your Avid Unity ISIS account password: • Click the Connect button. • Click the Fast menu, and select Connect. 1 Open the Client Manager (see “Connecting to the Avid Unity ISIS System” on page 19). 2 In the Menu panel, click Connections. 3 In the Connections list, select a user. 4 Click the Fast menu, and select Change User Password. 5 In the Changing Password dialog, do the fol- Fast menu lowing: • Type your existing password in the Old Password field.
Mounting and Unmounting Workspaces The Workspaces list opens. The Mount button appears green for workspaces that are already mounted. If your system is connected to an Avid Unity ISIS system, use the Client Manager to mount a workspace before you begin your work session. Your Avid Unity user account must have access to at least one workspace. For information on workspace access, see “Creating Client Accounts for Users” in the Avid Unity ISIS Administration Guide.
4 Do one of the following: To unmount Avid Unity ISIS workspaces on your system: • Click the Mount button. • Click the Fast menu, and select Mount. 1 Make sure that neither Pro Tools or Media Station|PT is running. 2 In the Workspaces list, select the workspace you want to unmount. 3 Do one of the following: Fast menu • Click the Mount button to deselect it. • Click the Fast menu, and select Unmount. The Client Manager unmounts the workspace from your client, and the Mount button changes to gray.
Workspace name User privileges Mounted drive System Director Connection status Automount status Used space Free space Workspace capacity Protection icon System capacity Figure 4. Client Manager (Workspace display) Sorting and Filtering the Display If the Workspaces list contains a large number of workspaces, you might want to sort or filter the items in the list for easier managing.
To configure the drive letter for mounting workspaces: 1 Open the Client Manager (see “Connecting to the Avid Unity ISIS System” on page 19). 2 In the Menu panel, click Workspaces. 3 Click the Fast menu, and select Mount To. Starting the Avid PathDiag Tool The Avid PathDiag tool is a diagnostic utility that allows you to validate your Avid Unity ISIS connection by quantifying the throughput of Windows editing applications accessing Avid Unity ISIS workspaces.
3 In the PathDiag tool Settings dialog, click Cus- tom Test. Transfer Size (KB) Select 4096 for an Avid editing application (such as Avid Media Composer or Media Station|PT) or Pro Tools using video. Select 1024 for other Avid applications or Pro Tools using audio only. Transfer Rate (KB/S) Select Unlimited. Max File Size (MB) Select 100. PathDiag tool Settings dialog 5 Click OK. The dialog box expands to display the Custom Test Settings area.
In Figure 5, which shows a healthy read/write test, the test loops so that the Read results and Write results fall to zero as the test alternates between Reads and Writes. However, Reads and Writes plot consistently in the Test Results graph and appear level over the course of the test. These results represent guidelines for Avid-qualified systems; performance on your system might vary. If your Read/Write results differ from those listed here by more than 5–10 MB/s, see your Avid Unity ISIS administrator.
Workspaces Size graph handle Free space size Capacity field Workspaces list Figure 7. Client Manager (Workspace size adjustments) Protecting and Unprotecting Workspaces You can use the Client Manager to enable or disable workspace protection if your user account on the Avid Unity ISIS system has the necessary privileges. When you modify the protection status of a workspace, the ISIS system performs a redistribution of any data on the storage elements in the workspace.
Fast menu Protection icon Workspaces list Figure 8. Client Manager 4 Click the Fast menu, and select Enable Protection or Disable Protection. The Protection icon is present when the workspace is protected and is not present when it is not protected. Setting Bandwidth Reservations You can use the Client Manager to obtain a default bandwidth reservation; however, the reservation cannot exceed your system’s device limit or your client bandwidth limit, whichever is lower.
Resolutions menu Client system bandwidth limit Stream menu Users list Figure 9. Client Manager (setting bandwidth resolutions) 3 In the Users list, expand the display for a se- lected user. 4 Select the number of media streams for which you want to reserve bandwidth from the Streams menu.
3 In the Preferences dialog, click General. Measure Free Space In You can choose to display the amount of available space in your workspace either in gigabytes (GB) or in the total length of stored media (hours:minutes:seconds) at a selected resolution. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click Close.
4 Do one of the following: To save a copy of the event log: • Click the Clear button for each cache file you want to clear. 1 Click the Fast menu, and select Export. • Click the Clear All button to clear all cached data. The Export dialog box opens. 2 Navigate to the folder where you want to save 5 Click Apply. your log. 6 Click Close. 3 Type a name for the log in the File Name text box. Using Logs and Messages 4 Click Save.
3 From the Number of Voices pop-up menu, select the lowest number of voices per DSP for the Playback Engine. You can use the other Playback Engine settings if your session’s audio media files are on local storage. 4 Click OK. Configuring Pro Tools Session Settings for a New Session The following describes the recommended session settings for creating a new Pro Tools session when working in an ISIS system. To create a new Pro Tools session for Avid Unity ISIS: 1 In Pro Tools, choose File > New Session.
Bit Depth Some older Avid workstations support only 16-bit audio. Make sure you consider the following when you are starting a new audio session: • For maximum compatibility when using a Pro Tools workstation to share audio files and sequences with older Avid workstations in an ISIS system, set the bit depth to 16-bit in the New Session dialog box when you are creating new session files.
Determining Total Throughput Estimated Client Bandwidth Usage Each ISIS engine within an ISIS environment comprises sixteen ISIS storage blades which, when organized into a single storage group, can produce upwards of 240 or 300 MB/second of aggregate bandwidth throughput. The following table shows the estimated amount of bandwidth usage based on the type of media streaming from a single ISIS engine grouped as one storage group.
At this time, the editor is qualified with the capability of using 2 streams of video and up to 8 tracks of audio. This level of functionality allows for better scalability of the ISIS environment while still allowing an adequate degree of client performance and functionality. Attempting to increase the clients stream playback may result in unexpected results for the client but should not impact the ISIS system. DNxHD might result in skipped video frames during a heavy system load.
Sharing Files Sharing Session Files To avoid machine conflicts among multiple users and avoid general performance problems, no two Pro Tools clients should open the same session at the same time. Only one Pro Tools client should have a particular session open at any given time. Sharing Video Files MacDrive 6.0.6 and the Pro Tools Mac HFS+ Disk Support Option both support recognition of Avid Unity systems and do not cause the issues mentioned above.
MXF and OMF Files Pro Tools treats all MXF and OMF media that are both created by Avid and stored on Unity shared storage as read-only. Consequently, destructive editing tools cannot be used to modify MXF and OMF media files. However, you can delete or overwrite MXF and OMF files. Because Pro Tools creates both MXF/OMF and non-MXF/OMF media files, these destructive editing tools can be used on non-MXF/OMF media created by Pro Tools.
chapter 4 Avid Unity ISIS Workflows for Pro Tools This chapter covers workflows for using an Avid editing application (such as Media Composer or Media Station|PT) and Pro Tools to exchange AAF sequences using ISIS shared storage, as follows: Exporting Audio and Video from Media Composer 2.5 and Higher • Exporting audio and video from Media Composer 2.5 and higher To export sequences from Avid applications 2.
To use the Send To Digidesign Pro Tools templates: 1 Select a sequence in a bin. 2 Choose File > Send To > Digidesign Pro Tools on Unity, then choose one of the following options: Link to Audio and Video Creates an AAF sequence that links to existing audio and video wherever possible and only creates new media files for effects that have not been rendered. This is the fastest and most storage-efficient way to export a sequence.
Manually Exporting an AAF Sequence from Media Composer 2.5 and Higher Manually exporting an AAF sequence from an Avid editing application involves more steps than using the Send To templates, but it provides more flexibility. You will need to render all video effects before manually exporting the sequence. 5 Click the Options button to open the Export to Pro Tools Settings dialog. Verify the settings: • For Export As, select AAF. • Select the Include All Video Tracks in Sequence option.
Consolidate Media Similar to Copy All Media, but only the parts of the video clips which are actually used in the Timeline are copied. Use this setting to copy the video files to a volume suitable for Pro Tools video playback. Video Mixdown The exported AAF sequence will reference a video mixdown. This setting lets you have a choice of whether to export the video mixdown alone or the video mixdown along with additional video track edits.
Embedded in AAF This option embeds the video media in the AAF sequence that is exported from the Avid application. Pro Tools cannot play video that is embedded in an AAF sequence, but it can read the video editing metadata when imported into a satellite track. Do not use this option if you want to import the video itself into Pro Tools.
Embedded in AAF This option embeds the audio media in the AAF sequence that is exported from the Avid application. Unlike embedded video, Pro Tools can import and play audio which is embedded in an AAF sequence. Embedding audio within the AAF sequence makes file management much simpler because there is only one file to move—the sequence. There is a limit of 2 GB for embedded AAF.
4 Use the controls underneath the Source Monitor to locate the first frame of the portion of the clip that you want to edit into the sequence: • To begin playing the clip, click Play (or press the Spacebar). Click Play or press the Spacebar again to Pause. 8 Click the Record Monitor to select the empty sequence, then press the Home key to move the cursor to the beginning of the sequence. 9 Click the Overwrite or Splice-In button.
To check in a sequence to Interplay for Pro Tools: 1 In the Avid application, navigate to the bin containing the sequence you want to export. New Video Mixdown Includes a video mixdown in the exported sequence using the resolution set in the Project Type pop-up menu of the project window’s Format tab. Select this option if you are working on an HD project. No video effects will be rendered in the project.
After Checking In a Sequence to Interplay for Pro Tools The system exports the sequence from the Avid application, and then checks in the sequence to Interplay. If the Interplay folder containing the exported sequence has been configured with video and audio settings defined in the Editor Export Settings for Pro Tools plug-in, those settings are applied to the sequence. (These settings can apply to either the entire database or to one or more folders, depending on how they are configured.
The following illustration shows the contents of the Pro Tools folder after the first export. Using the Send To Templates to Export an AAF Using Versions of Media Composer Prior to 2.5 The Send To Templates option lets you create one metadata AAF sequence that references audio and video files used in the sequence, and save it to the volume selected in your Avid Preferences.
Consolidating media will place new files on drives specified in those dialogs. New video files will be stored in the OMFI MediaFiles folder (for OMF media) or the Avid MediaFiles folder (for MXF media). You should be certain that the drives to which you are exporting currently have no media in those folders. Choose this option for a multi-user scenario in which the Pro Tools editor only needs access to the material in the sequence and is likely working on a different computer or volume.
4 Select Export to Pro Tools from the Export Set- tings menu at the bottom of the Export As dialog. 5 Click the Options button to open the Export to Pro Tools Settings dialog. Verify the settings: • For Export As, select AAF. • Select the Include All Video Tracks in Sequence option. When the sequence is imported into Pro Tools. All of the video tracks will be “flattened” so that the imported sequence shows only a single video stream.
rently have no media in those folders. You cannot save these export settings until you have highlighted a target volume. Striped drives appear in bold type. Handle Length Extends the beginning and end of the consolidated file by the specified number of frames. This lets you trim edits later, though the sequence would need to be re-edited in the Avid application. Render Video Effects Always select Render Video Effects. If you already manually rendered effects, selecting this option will not create new files.
Render All Audio Effects Select the Render All Audio Effects option so that all audio effects are rendered before export. If you already manually rendered effects, selecting this option will not create new files. It is highly recommended that all effects be rendered manually before exporting the sequence. Include Rendered Audio Effects Select the Include Rendered Audio Effects option.
Step Forward 1 Frame Rewind Mark In Cursor Mark Clip Fast-ForPlay/ ward Pause Step Backward Mark 1 Frame Out Clear Both Marks Source Monitor controls 5 Click Mark In to mark the In point (the first frame of the selected portion of the clip) at the current position of the cursor. Creating a Video Mixdown Using Versions of Media Composer Prior to 2.5 Video mixdown combines a sequence (or portion of a sequence) into one video file that reflects all edits and effects processing.
To create a video mixdown: 1 Open the bin containing the sequence you want to mix down. 2 Drag the sequence to the Record Monitor. The tracks comprising the sequence display in the Timeline. 3 Do one of the following: • To combine multiple video tracks into the mixdown, select a video track, then click the Record Track Monitor button next to the track. Video tracks above the selected track will not be included in the mixdown.
5 Under the Record Monitor, click the Mark In 11 Choose a file resolution for the video mix- button to mark the In point at the beginning of the sequence. down from the Resolution pop-up menu. Mark In 12 Click OK. A progress bar displays as the Avid application saves the video mix to the location and resolutions you have specified. Mark Out Record Monitor controls 6 Drag the cursor to the position at which you want the sequence to end.
4 Click Open. The Import Session Data dialog appears. Pro Tools New Session dialog 5 Name your session in the File Name field. 6 Select the I/O Settings to use for the session. Several pre-configured I/O Settings are included with your system, or you can select a custom I/O Setting that you have created. 7 Click Save. 56 Pro Tools Unity ISIS Guide Import Session Data dialog Pro Tools lets you open and import AAF sequences that reference audio files with mixed sample rates and/or bit depths.
8 From the Audio Media Options pop-up menu, choose how you want to import audio files into Pro Tools: • If the audio files reside on a volume from which Pro Tools can play back audio, select Link to Source Media (Where Possible).
3 From the Audio Media Options pop-up menu, choose how you want to import audio files into Pro Tools: • If the audio files reside on a volume from which Pro Tools can play back audio, select Link to Source Media (Where Possible). • If the audio files reside on a volume from which Pro Tools cannot play back audio, select Copy from Source Media to copy all audio to the Pro Tools audio storage or Consolidate from Source Media to copy only the audio used in the session to the Pro Tools audio storage.
Drive Selection When Importing Session Data When using the Import Session Data dialog to import audio files with Copy or Consolidate Source selected in the Audio Media Options pop-up menu, all new audio files are stored on the volumes designated for their respective target tracks in the Disk Allocation dialog. To import Avid video into Pro Tools: 1 Create a new Pro Tools session or open an ex- isting session. 2 Choose File > Import > Video.
If you do not establish Pro Tools Import Settings before importing the sequence into Pro Tools, you can select the appropriate values in the Import Session Data dialog during the import process. 4 Right-click the sequence, and choose Import to Digidesign Pro Tools. When importing a sequence from Interplay into Pro Tools, you can import into a new or existing session.
The Interplay Engine Browser appears. 9 In the Interplay Engine Browser, locate and se- lect the sequence that you want to import. Interplay database Interplay Engine Browser 4 In the Interplay Engine Browser, expand the Interplay database by clicking the plus sign (+) next to it. 5 Expand the root folder of the database—usu- ally titled AvidWG or a variation thereof—by clicking the plus sign (+) next to its name. The folder structure matches the structure in Interplay Access.
12 If the Pro Tools Import Session Data dialog appears, select the appropriate options and click OK. Pro Tools imports the sequence, copies any media (if the settings require copying), and displays the imported sequence within the Pro Tools session. If the sequence was linked to media files on unmounted volumes, the system provides a warning and asks you to mount those volumes before you proceed with copying or linking to media.
Exporting Audio from Pro Tools for Avid Editing Applications In Pro Tools, you can export audio tracks for use in the Avid application using any of the following commands: • Exporting selected tracks as an AAF sequence • Bouncing to disk • Exporting selected regions as files • Exporting edited audio tracks to Interplay from Pro Tools (Avid Interplay system required) For other export methods, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide.
5 Ensure that the Target Project Time Code For- mat pop-up menu displays the correct frame rate for the Avid project. 6 Click OK. 7 In the Publishing Options dialog, type the Pro Tools Comment and Sequence Name. 11 In the Please Choose a Folder for Converted Audio Files dialog, do one of the following: • If you are exporting to the same storage that Avid application will be accessing, navigate to the OMFI MediaFiles folder (AIFF or WAV files) or the Avid MediaFiles folder (MXF files).
13 Do one of the following: • If you are using the Avid application on the same computer as Pro Tools and are ready to use it to import the files you just exported from the Avid application, exit Pro Tools.
9 Click OK. 10 In the Save Bounce As dialog, navigate to the 3 In the Export Comment dialog, type a com- ment and click OK. volume you will use for audio playback in the Avid application. • For MXF audio files, ensure the file is saved to the Avid MediaFiles folder. • For all other audio files, ensure the file is saved to the OMFI MediaFiles folder. 11 Click Save. Export Comment dialog All audible audio in the selection will be exported to two multi-mono audio files.
Add Selected Tracks Adds the edited audio tracks to the Pro Tools sequence on the Interplay database. Select this option if you want to preserve the original audio in the sequence. When adding selected tracks, ensure that the total number of tracks in the sequence residing on the Interplay server does not exceed the total allowed number of tracks for an Avid application—24 audio and 24 video tracks.
5 Under the Media Drives list, do one of the following: • Select the drives that contain media files for your project. – or – Importing an AAF Audio Sequence into a Bin To import an AAF sequence into the Avid application: • Click All Drives to select all applicable drives for scanning. 1 Launch the Avid application, and open the desired project. 6 Under the Projects list, click All Projects to 2 Select the bin where you would like to import scan all available media files. the sequence. 7 Click OK.
Importing Pro Tools Audio Files Back into the Avid Editing Application (Media Composer 2.6 or Higher and Avid Interplay Systems Only) After you have checked out the completed audio stems to the Pro Tools sequence on the Interplay server, you must import the sequence back into the Avid application. The Avid application checks out the sequence and imports it and its related files into the bin.
The following illustration shows the audio tracks cut into the original sequence. In this example, the original tracks are overwritten. The following illustration shows Sample accurate edit files in the Interplay Window. Sample-accurate edit audio files Sequence in the Avid Timeline after overwrite 6 Now you can use the Avid application to make any adjustments to the sequence and do the following: • Create a digital cut. • Perform a Send to Playout operation.
In order to export frame accurate audio regions, Pro Tools splits the audio media on frame boundaries and fills any gaps with silence. The following illustration shows the resulting audio regions that are exported to the Avid application. 2 Drag the original sequence to the Record Monitor to see all elements in the Timeline.
4 Use the controls underneath the Source Monitor to locate the first frame of the portion of the clip that you want to edit into the sequence: • To begin playing the clip, click Play (or press the Spacebar). Click Play or press the Spacebar again to Pause. • To move to the beginning of the clip, click Rewind (or press the Home key). • To move to the end of the clip, click FastForward (or press the End key).
9 If necessary, click on the Source track buttons and drag to the desired new Timeline track buttons so that the new media will be placed on the correct tracks in the Timeline. 11 If the video track and the original audio tracks are enabled (gray), disable them and enable the new audio tracks (purple), by clicking the correct audio track buttons (A1–A24). This will ensure that only the new tracks will be affected by any editing commands.
14 Click the Overwrite button to lay the audio 16 If necessary, make sure the video track’s into the Timeline. Monitor button is enabled (purple). This will allow you to view the video portion of the sequence in the Record Monitor (or client monitor). Splice-In Monitor button Overwrite Overwrite and Splice-In buttons The audio selected between the In and Out points in the Source Monitor is laid into the Timeline at the position of the cursor.
appendix a PCI and PCIe Slot Configurations for Pro Tools and Media Station|PT with Avid Unity ISIS Systems This appendix covers PCI and PCIe slot configurations for Pro Tools|HD systems with Avid video peripherals on Windows. These slot configurations have been qualified and recommended by Digidesign.
HP xw9300 HP xw9300 with host cards (shared storage) • Intel Pro/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter PCI host card to Unity ISIS See “Shared Storage Slot Configurations for HP xw9300 with Host Cards Intel Pro/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter PCI Host Card to Unity ISIS” on page 79.
Shared Storage Configurations for HP xw8400 with Expansion Chassis This section describes qualified and recommended PCI and PCIe slot configurations for HP xw8400 systems, with the following expansion chassis and host cards connected to shared storage: • Digidesign Expansion|HD PCI Chassis with PCI host card, using Intel Pro/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter PCI host card to Unity ISIS • Digidesign Expansion|HD PCI Chassis with PCIe host card, using Intel Pro/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter PCI host card to
HP xw8400 and Digidesign Expansion|HD PCI Chassis with PCIe Host Card: Intel Pro/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter PCI Host Card to Unity ISIS Slot orders in the chassis run from left (closest to the power supply) to right.
HP xw9300 PCI and PCIe Slot Configurations This section describes qualified and recommended PCI and PCIe slot configurations for HP xw9300 computers for use with Avid Unity ISIS systems.
Shared Storage Slot Configurations for HP xw9300 and Digidesign Expansion|HD Chassis with Intel Pro/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter PCI Host Card to Unity ISIS This section describes qualified and recommended PCI and PCIe slot configurations for HP xw9300 systems and the Digidesign Expansion|HD PCI Chassis, with the Intel Pro/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter PCI host card connected to shared storage. Slot orders in the chassis run from left (closest to the power supply) to right.
index Numerics 16-bit audio 34 A AAF sequences Avid application support for 4 checking in to Interplay for Pro Tools 45 definition of 4 exporting from Avid (manually) from Media Composer 2.4 & lower 49 from Media Composer 2.5 & higher 41 exporting from Avid (via Send to Templates) from Media Composer 2.4 & lower 48 from Media Composer 2.
B bandwidth reserving 29 bins importing an AAF sequence into 68 importing audio files into 67 bit depth 34 Bounce to Disk exporting audio tracks with 65 Bounce to Disk dialog 65 browser using to install client software 17 BWF (.
metadata 5 OMF media and sequences 4 System Director 2 Transfer Engine 2 Zone 1 12 Zone 2 12 destructive editing 37 Diagnostic tools Avid PathDiag tool 25 diagrams Intel PRO/1000 MT Ethernet HBA to ISIS 15 overview of ISIS system 2 Digidesign contact information 9 DigiTranslator 1 documentation 7 drive selection, when importing session data 59 drivers installing for Intel PRO/1000 MT HBA 13 E embedded media definition of 5 vs.
audio stems into an Avid bin 67 Interplay sequences into Pro Tools from within Interplay 60 from within Pro Tools 60 video mixdown into Pro Tools 59 Installer Downloads screen 17 installing Intel PRO/1000 MT Ethernet card 12 Intel PRO/1000 MT Ethernet card driver 13 ISIS client hardware 12 Media Station|PT clients 11 Pro Tools clients 11 Intel PRO/1000 MT Ethernet card 12 connecting to an Avid Unity ISIS system 15 installing driver for 13 installing into a client 12 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dia
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exporting audio tracks as AAF sequences 63 to Interplay 66 using Bounce to Disk 65 importing AAF sequence as a new session 55 AAF sequence into an existing session 57 Interplay sequence from Access) 60 Interplay sequence from Pro Tools 60 video mixdowns 59 installing 11 ISIS capabilities 1 system requirements 7 Pro Tools clients configuring Windows XP Firewall 16 configuring with ISIS system 2 installing the Intel Ethernet card on 12 number of configurable users 1 protection disabling in Client Manager 28 e
time code and metadata 5 Timeline audio tracks cut into original sequence 70 Transfer Engine 2 U Z Zone 1 configuration 15 definition 12 Zone 2 configuration 15 definition 12 UNC paths (Client Manager) 24 Universal Naming Convention (see UNC paths) unmounting workspaces 23 user interface, update speeds 36 users possible number with ISIS 1 V video files sharing 37 Video Mix dialog 46 video mixdown creating with Media Composer 2.4 & lower 53 creating with Media Composer 2.
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