System information
Editing properties for an audio file
Select an audio file in the Project Media window and click the Media Properties button to display the
Properties dialog.
You can also view the properties for the media file associated with an event. Right-click the event,
choose Properties from the shortcut menu, and click the Media tab.
The following settings are available for audio files.
Item Description
File name Displays the current media file name and location.
Tape name This can be used to display the name of the tape from which you
recorded the audio. The name can be edited here or in the
corresponding field in the Edit Details window. For more information,
see "Using the Edit Details Window" on page 185.
Stream If a file contains multiple streams, you can use this control to select
the stream for which you want view properties.
Attributes Displays the file's sample rate, bit depth, number of channels, and
length.
Format Displays the compression format of the file.
Editing properties for a video file
Select a video file in the Project Media window and click the Media Properties button to display the
Properties dialog.
You can also view the properties for the media file associated with an event. Right-click the event,
choose Properties from the shortcut menu, and click the Media tab.
The following settings are available for video files.
Item Description
File name Displays the current media file name and location.
Tape name This can be used to display the name of the tape from which you
captured the video. The name can be edited here or in the
corresponding field in the Edit Details window. For more information,
see "Using the Edit Details Window" on page 185.
Use timecode in file Select this radio button to accept the default timecode settings.
Use custom timecode Select this radio button to specify a beginning value for the timecode.
Stream If a file contains multiple streams, you can use this control to select
the stream for which you want view properties.
Format Displays the compression format of the file.
ADDING, MANAGING, AND ARRANGING MEDIA111