Specifications

Changing a Clip Category

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- Category — Select a category from the drop-down menu. The category

determines who receives the placeholder as an assignment. Selecting

ALL

makes the placeholder accessible to all editors who select

ALL in their

Assignment List Manager.

Editorial Duration — If desired, enter an estimated duration for the story

or select one from the drop-down list. Once the clip is created the duration

is automatically adjusted to the clip length. The editor can also enter an

editorial duration that is less than the clip length, which is sent back to the

NCS for show timing.

Protected — Check this box to prevent the clip from being deleted from

the database.

Being Edited — Check this box to show that the clip for a placeholder is

being edited. This field allows editors to easily see that a clip is already

being worked on in another edit room.

3. Click

OK.

The Clip ID and Date are automatically set when you create the placeholder.

Changing a Clip Category

If you need to change a clip category:

1. In the Clips window, double-click on the placeholder you want to assign.

2. Select a new editor, workstation name, or other category from the