Sony XDCAM HD & XDCAM EX Workflows in Avid Media Composer

With Clip Browser v2.0

11/21/08

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Table of Contents
1 - Introduction..........................................................................................................................3 XDCAM HD Overview ....................................................................................................3 XDCAM EX Overview ....................................................................................................3 2 - XDCAM Workflow ................................................................................................................4 XDCAM HD.....................................................................................................................4 XDCAM EX .....................................................................................................................4 3 - Creating a Media Composer Project...................................................................................5 Project Selection ...........................................................................................................5 Setting Import Preferences...........................................................................................7 4 - XDCAM HD ...........................................................................................................................8 Key Workflow Features and Restrictions ....................................................................8 System Requirements...................................................................................................8 Connections & Drivers..................................................................................................8 PDW-F75 iLink Setup ....................................................................................................9 Importing Proxy Media................................................................................................10 Method 1: Dragging to an Media Composer Bin ................................................10 Method 2: Using Media Composer Proxy Import ...............................................11 Method 3: Right-click in a Bin .............................................................................12 Importing Hi-Resolution Media...................................................................................13 Method 1: Dragging to an Media Composer Bin ................................................13 Method 2: Using Media Composer Import ..........................................................14 Adding Clips to the Timeline ......................................................................................16 Identifying Clip Types in the Timeline .......................................................................16 Batch Importing High Resolution Media....................................................................17 Exporting an XDCAM-Native Sequence .....................................................................19 5 - XDCAM EX..........................................................................................................................20 Key HD Workflow Features and Restrictions ............................................................20 System Requirements.................................................................................................20 Connections & Drivers................................................................................................20 XDCAM EX Clip Browser Overview............................................................................21 Copying SxS Media to Hard Disc Storage .................................................................22 Copy All (using the Copy All button) ..................................................................22 Copying Clips Individually or in Batches ...........................................................24 Preparing to Copy ................................................................................................24 Using Copy/Paste.................................................................................................25 Using Drag/Drop...................................................................................................26
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Moving Clips .........................................................................................................26 Working With Spanned and Split XDCAM EX Clips ..................................................29 Identifying a Spanned Clip...................................................................................29 Preparing to Join a Spanned Clip .......................................................................30 Copying Media from the First Card .....................................................................30 Copying Media from the Next Card .....................................................................32 Rewrapping XDCAM EX Media for use in Media Composer.....................................33 Converting XDCAM EX Media for use on Other Platforms .......................................35 Importing AAF files into Media Composer ................................................................36 6 - Notes ..................................................................................................................................37

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1 - Introduction
The Sony XDCAM workflow makes use of IT-based technology and workflows familiar to the realm of personal computers, allowing the user to browse, ingest, and export content as data files greatly enhancing the speed and flexibility of the editing process. This document explains how to import, edit, and export XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX based media utilizing Avid Media Composer software. Please note that the workflows outlined within represent just a few examples of how to work with the XDCAM formats and Media Composer software, and that workflows can vary based on the project and/or installation. For more detailed information on any of the software or hardware mentioned in this document, please refer to the manufacturer-supplied Operation Guides for the associated product.

XDCAM HD Overview
Sony XDCAM HD relies on optical media, the Sony Professional Disc system. Sony XDCAM HD cameras and decks may also operate as VTR replacement units; essentially emulating traditional linear-based workflows. Sony XDCAM HD records high-resolution MPEG-2 Long-GOP files, using the standardized Material Exchange Format container, otherwise known as MXF. A low-resolution MPEG-4 video stream for proxy-based video editing is also created simultaneously with the high-resolution content during recording.

XDCAM EX Overview
The Sony XDCAM EX format provides another tapeless format for HD video acquisition and storage. XDCAM EX products are not intended as a replacement for XDCAM HD products, but rather as a cost-effective addition to the XDCAM HD family. The primary difference between XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX is the recording medium. Rather than using the Sony Professional Disc system, XDCAM EX uses solid state SxS removable media, based on the newest ExpressCard technology, the successor to the older CardBus PC card technology. Both ExpressCard and CardBus are PCMCIA standards. With the proper drivers installed, SxS media may be read by any Macintosh or PC fitted with an internal ExpressCard slot or externally connected reader. You can also use the camera as a reader by connecting it through the USB port. However, unlike XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX devices are only capable of being accessed via filebased methods. They do not support VTR emulation. The PMW-EX1 camera does have an HDSDI output that can be used in a manual control mode.

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2 - XDCAM Workflow
XDCAM HD 123Import XDCAM HD Professional Disc media into Media Composer over iLink or USB 2.0 via standard Media Composer Import dialog. Edit Export to XDCAM Professional Disc over iLink or USB 2.0 via standard Media Composer Export dialog. Alternatively, output to videotape.

XDCAM EX 123Import XDCAM EX media into Media Composer over USB 2.0 (or internal PC reader) via Sony XDCAM EX Clip Browser application (or use Sony XDCAM EX Clip Browser to first copy the SxSbased media to local storage, prior to importing). Edit Export over iLink or USB 2.0 to XDCAM Professional Disc, or Hard Drive via standard Media Composer export dialog. Alternatively, output to videotape.

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3 - Creating a Media Composer Project

Project Selection 12Launch Avid Media Composer. When the Select Project window appears, do one of the following:

Select an existing project from the list Create a new project by pressing and holding the ALT key while selecting New Project.

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Choose a format that closely matches the preponderance of your material.

Note: For Raster Type, select XDCAM HD for XDCAM HD projects, and
Standard for full-raster XDCAM EX projects.

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Enter a name for the project. Select OK. Back in the Select Project window, click on OK to load the project.

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Setting Import Preferences

Set the Import Preferences for XDCAM material by doing the following:

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In the Project Settings tab, double-click on Import.

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Set preferences as desired (for the purposes of this tutorial, we will NOT import both Proxy and High-Resolution material at the same time).

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Select OK to save the settings.

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4 - XDCAM HD
Key Workflow Features and Restrictions
Support for 1080 50/60i, 24/25/30p. iLink (File Access Mode) and FTP (Ethernet) are both supported for file import.
However, Avid Transfer Manager (option) is required for Ethernet

Proxy editing is supported in the Timeline. HDCAM HD Essence Marks are supported. For file-based import, 1440x1080 @ 25Mbps is the only supported format.

System Requirements
Windows XP SP 2 Avid Media Composer 3.0+ Sony PDW-U1 Professional Disc Drive Sony PDW-F75 XDCAM Professional Disc Recorder

Connections & Drivers

When using the Sony PDW-U1, connect to the host computer via a USB 2.0 cable. When using the Sony PDW-F75, connect to the host computer via a Firewire 400 (iLink) cable.

Important: Ensure that the latest software drivers are loaded. These drivers
are typically included as an accessory with XDCAM devices, and are also available for download from manufacturers websites.

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PDW-F75 iLink Setup

For data transfers, the iLinkMode of the F75 must be set to File Access Mode (FAM), which allows the XDCAM volume to be mounted as a drive by the host computer. The other iLink mode, AV/C, configures the F75 for standard Firewire audio, video, and transport control. To configure the F75 for FAM mode, utilize the front panel buttons to do the following:

Press the MENU button. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to navigate to Setup Menu. Press the Right Arrow button to enter the Setup Menu. Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons to navigate to the Interface submenu. Press the Right Arrow button to enter the Interface submenu. Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons to navigate to the i.LINKMode submenu. Press the Right Arrow button to display the current i.LINKMode setting. Utilize the Up or Down Arrow buttons to set the mode to FAM. Press the SET button to save the changes.

Note: When the F75 is connected to the host computer under FAM mode, all
hardware controls (with the exception of the EJECT button) are disabled. For System Menu access (such as to change the iLinkMode to AV/C), a mounted XDCAM disc should be ejected, and the Firewire cable disconnected from the either the F75 or the host computer.

Note: The menu navigation and settings illustrated above may not apply to
other devices in the Sony XDCAM product line. Please consult the devices Operations Guide.

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Importing Proxy Media

Proxy media is contained in the XDCAM Sub folder. Avid supports multiple methods for importing proxy media into a project:

Selectively drag files directly from XDCAM Sub folder to an Avid Bin. Import all Proxy files by selecting the Avid Proxy Import dialog from the File menu. Selectively Import files by right-clicking on a Bin and selecting Import.

Method 1: Dragging to an Media Composer Bin 123Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the Sub folder of the XDCAM disc. Select the file(s) to import to the Media Composer project. Drag the files to an Media Composer Bin.

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Method 2: Using Media Composer Proxy Import 1Select File > Import XDCAM Proxy

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Enter a Disc Label and Import location.

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Click Import.

Important: This method imports all of the proxy material from a given disc.

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Method 3: Right-click in a Bin 1Right click in a Bin and select Import.

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Navigate to the XDCAM Disks Sub folder. Enter a Disk Label (at bottom of window) Select file(s) to import. Press Enter (or click Open).

Note: The setting for Video Resolution is ignored.

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Importing Hi-Resolution Media

Hi-Resolution media is contained in the XDCAM Clip folder. Avid supports multiple methods for importing hi-res media into a project

Selectively drag files directly from XDCAM Clip folder to Avid Bin. Selectively import files by selecting the Avid Import dialog from the File menu. Selectively import files by right-clicking on a Bin and selecting Import.

Note: The workflow for Method 2 and 3 is essentially identical.

Method 1: Dragging to an Media Composer Bin 1Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the Clip folder of the XDCAM disc.

Note: The Clip folder contains both Media and XML data files for each clip. To
ease navigation of the contents, set the window View preferences to Arrange By Type, as shown below:

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Select the file(s) to import to the Media Composer project. Drag the files to the Media Composer Bin.

Method 2: Using Media Composer Import 1Do one of the following:

Select File > Import. Right click in a Bin and select Import.

OR

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Navigate to the XDCAM Disks Clip folder.

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Enter a Disk Label (at bottom of window). Select file(s) to import. Select Open (or press Enter).

Note: The setting for Video Resolution is ignored.

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Adding Clips to the Timeline

To add a clip to a Sequence without trimming, simply drag the clip from the Bin to the Timeline. To trim a clip prior to adding it to the Sequence, do one of the following to open the clip in the Media Composer Source window:

Double-click on the clip icon in the Bin. Drag the clip to the Avid Source Window.
Navigate the clip in the Source Window, set In and Out points, then do one of the following:

Drag the image in the Source Window to the Timeline. Select Insert or Overwrite, as required. Refer to the Media Composer User Guide for more detailed editing information.

Identifying Clip Types in the Timeline

In the two sample Sequences below, the upper Sequence is comprised of 4 proxy clips, while the lower Sequence is comprised of 2 Hi-res clips, and two proxy clips:

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Proxy clips are identified by the file type being MPEG-4, the filename ending in S01, as well as the clip color being yellow.

Important: The setting for Clip Color must be set to SD/HD. Use the Fast Menu
to make this setting, as shown below:

Batch Importing High Resolution Media

When working with Proxy media, accompanying high resolution media should be imported and linked to the Sequence prior to export. Typically, this is done by performing a Batch Import of the media used in the Sequence, plus handles, if desired. For this example, the Sequence with 4 Proxy clips will be utilized.

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Click on the Sequence in the Bin. Select Bin > Batch Import.

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Select All Clips

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The Batch Import window will open.

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Select Import.

The Hi-Resolution media will be imported and linked to the Sequence. Note that the clip color for all clips in the Timeline will change to tan.

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Exporting an XDCAM-Native Sequence

To export a Sequence to XDCAM Professional Disc:

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In a Bin, right-click on the Sequence to be exported. Select File > Export to Device > XDCAM. The Export Settings window will open.

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Step 3: After selecting the export settings, click OK.

The Sequence will be rendered and appended to the XDCAM disc.

Note: The filename of the exported sequence is set automatically and cannot be
altered from within the editing application.

Important: When writing to XDCAM Professional Disc, the exported file must
precisely conform to the target disc format, or the export will fail. XDCAM HD supports frame sizes of 1440x1080 at both 25 Mbps and 35 Mbps. 720p is not supported.

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5 - XDCAM EX
Key HD Workflow Features and Restrictions
Support for 1080 50/60i, 24/25/30p XDCAM EX media (natively MP4) must be rewrapped to AAF (via XDCAM Clip
Browser) for import into Avid.

System Requirements
Windows XP SP 2 Macintosh OS 10.4.11+ Avid Media Composer v3.0+ Sony XDCAM EX Clip Browser v2.0+ Sony SBAC-US10 SxS Card reader (or internal card reader)

Connections & Drivers

When using the Sony SBAC-US10, connect to the host computer via a USB 2.0
cable.

Important: Ensure that the latest software drivers are loaded. These drivers
are typically included as an accessory with XDCAM devices, and may also be available for download from the manufacturers website.

Note: This document covers workflows on PC-based Avid software. Workflows

on Macintosh-based systems are similar.

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XDCAM EX Clip Browser Overview

XDCAM EX Clip Browser serves many functions, including Clip Preview, Logging, Media Management, Rewrapping and Exporting media to various devices such as Sony PSP and Apple iPod. Copying individual clips via the Windows or Macintosh Operating System will result in unusable media on the target drive. XDCAM EX media (natively MP4) must be converted to AAF prior to import into the Media Composer application, using XDCAM EX Clip Browser. In the default layout, the user interface is segmented into three sections. If the arrangement on your screen looks different than the example below, select the Window drop menu and choose Optimize Window Layout.

Explorer Button Bar Overview:

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In the default layout shown, two Explorer windows are stacked one above the other on the left side of the screen, and are used to navigate and manipulate media files. These windows are divided into two halves: The Tree View Pane, on the left, and the List View Pane on the right. Selections made in the Tree View Pane affect the contents of the List View Pane. The right side of the screen contains the Preview window, which automatically updates based on the selections made in the active Explorer window. Clip information is displayed in the lower portion of the Preview window, and user logging data may be entered here as well. Note that the user may freely reposition and resize the windows, as well as add additional Explorer windows (up to 10 total) and Preview windows (up to 5 total) to the screen. To conserve screen real estate, multiple windows of the same type may be consolidated into a single window by converting them into tabs.

Please refer to the Sony XDCAM EX Clip Browser 2.0 Operations Guide for complete details on all features of the application.

Copying SxS Media to Hard Disc Storage

Conversion from MP4 to AAF may be done directly from original SxS media. However, the recommended workflow is to first copy (archive) the clips in their native format to hard disc. XDCAM EX Clip Browser provides several methods for copying clips from an SxS card:

Copy All to an application-specified folder. Cut/Copy/Paste (one or more clips) to any location. Drag/Drop (one or more clips) to any location.

Copy All (using the Copy All button)

By far, the fastest method of transferring the entire contents of an SxS card to hard disc is through the use of the Copy All feature, which copies an entire card to a unique folder in a user-defined directory. To set the directory location for the copied media, do the following:

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Open the XDCAM EX Clip Browser Options menu from the Tool drop menu.

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In the Copy pane of the General tab, enter (or browse to) a location for the copied clips.

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To ensure data integrity, check marking the Perform CRC check after copy item is recommended. Click OK (or press Enter). In the Tree View pane of an Explorer Window, click on the SxS card icon for the card you want to copy from. In the Button Bar, Click the one below will appear: button. A confirmation message such as the

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Take note of the unique Folder Name that the system automatically assigns, which is derived from the current date and time (20080922094552, above). This provides a high degree of organization and data overwrite protection. Subsequent Copy All routines will create additional folders, even if the contents are identical. Click Yes (or press Enter) to copy the clips.

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Copying Clips Individually or in Batches

As an alternative to copying the entire contents of a card, clips may be copied individually or in batches to a user-selectable folder. Please note that the following steps are designed as a guide to the Copy workflow, and that folder names and locations are entirely at the users discretion.

Preparing to Copy 123Launch XDCAM EX Clip Browser. In the Tree View pane of an Explorer Window, select the SxS card. The card contents will be displayed in the List View Pane. Unless a second window is already open (as in the default layout), open a new Clip Browser Explorer Window by selecting Window > New Explorer Window.

In this second or newly opened window, use the Tree View pane to navigate to the editing systems media volume, and create a folder for copied media. For this example, a new folder will be created in the folder My Documents, and named SxS Media.

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Navigate to My Documents. Click the New Folder button. Name the folder (In this example, the folder has been named SxS Media).

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Double-click on the newly created folder to display its contents (currently empty). In the example below, the upper window displays a portion of the contents of the SxS card, while the lower window displays the contents of the SxS Media folder.

With the above accomplished, the user is now free to choose from the following two Copy methods.

Using Copy/Paste 12In the List View pane of the upper Explorer Window (the one displaying the contents of the SxS card), select the clips to be copied. As necessary, press Shift or Control to select multiple clips (or Ctrl + A to select all the clips). Do one of the following:

Click the Copy Press Ctrl + C

button.

Right click and select Copy from the contextual menu.

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Click in the List View pane of the other Explorer window (the one displaying the contents of the SxS Media folder). Do one of the following:

Click the Paste Press Ctrl + V

button.

Right click and select Paste from the contextual menu.

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A confirmation message will appear:

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Click Yes (or press Enter) to copy the clip(s).

Using Drag/Drop 123In the List View pane of the upper Explorer Window (the one displaying the contents of the SxS card), select the clips to be copied. As necessary, press Shift or Control to select multiple clips (or Ctrl + A to select all the clips). Drag the clips from the upper List View pane to the lower List View pane. A confirmation message will appear.

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Click Yes (or press Enter) to copy the clip(s).

Moving Clips
Clips may be freely moved about hard disc directories and between SxS Media and hard disc. XDCAM EX Clip Browser MUST be used for these operations.

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Open the XDCAM EX Clip Browser Options menu from the Tool drop menu.

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In the Priority in Move pane of the General tab, select one of the two options:

Processing Speed provides the fastest possible transfer. Data Protection creates a duplicate before deletion of the original clip.

In general, select Data Protection when moving clips that have not been archived.

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Click OK (or press Enter). In the List View pane of a Clip Browser Explorer Window, navigate to a location for the moved media. Create a new folder, if necessary, using the New Folder button. In the List View pane of another Clip Browser Explorer Window, select the clips to be moved. As necessary, press Shift or Control to select multiple clips (or Ctrl + A to select all the clips). Do one of the following:

Click the Cut Press Ctrl + X

button.

Right click and select Cut from the contextual menu.

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Click in the List View pane of the other Explorer Window. Do one of the following.

Click the Paste Press Ctrl + V

button.

Right click and select Paste from the contextual menu.

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A confirmation message will appear:

10 - Click Yes (or press Enter) to move the clip(s).

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Working With Spanned and Split XDCAM EX Clips

An XDCAM EX device automatically saves video that exceeds 4 GB in size as multiple clips. Clips that are divided in this manner on a single card are referred to as Split Clips. Clips that are divided across two or more SxS cards are referred to as Spanned Clips. For Split Clips, XDCAM EX Clip Browser automatically creates the metadata necessary for the multiple segments to display and behave like a single clip. No special interaction on the part of the user is required. For Spanned Clips, XDCAM EX Clip Browser is used to join the segments, but does require some user interaction, as described below.

Note: The media segments that comprise Split or Spanned clips always remain
as separate entities. Only the metadata is altered.

Identifying a Spanned Clip

A clip that has been spanned between two or more SxS cards is easily identified within XDCAM EX Clip Browser by the addition of a Spanned Clip Icon, circled below. The two clips shown span two SxS cards, named Card 1 and Card 2.

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Spanned clips may also be identified by the clips filename, which will contain the letter U, followed by a two digit numeral beginning at 01.

Preparing to Join a Spanned Clip 123Launch XDCAM EX Clip Browser. Insert the first SxS Card into the card reader. In the Tree View pane of an Explorer Window, select the SxS card. In the example below, Card 1 has been selected, and a single spanned clip is displayed.

Copying Media from the First Card 1Unless a second window is already open (as in the default layout), open a new Clip Browser Explorer Window by selecting Window > New Explorer Window.

In this second or newly opened window, use the Tree View pane to navigate to the editing systems media volume, and create a folder for the joined clips. In this example, a new folder will be created in the folder My Documents, and named Joined Clips.

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Click the New Folder button. Name the folder Joined Clips.

In the example below, the upper window displays the contents of the first card, while the lower window displays the contents of the Joined Clips folder, currently empty.

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Select the spanned clip(s) from the first card (upper window) and drag to the lower window. A dialog box will appear:

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Select Yes (or press Enter). When the copy is complete, perform a software Eject of the SxS card. Remove the SxS card from the reader.

Copying Media from the Next Card 12Insert the next card into the SxS Card Reader. In the upper window, navigate to this card (in this example, named Card 2).

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Select the spanned clip from the second card (upper window) and drag to the lower window. A dialog box will appear:

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Select Yes (or press Enter). As the media from the second card is copied, Clip Browser automatically creates new metadata that effectively makes the spanned clips behave as a single clip (note that the Spanned Clip Icon is no longer displayed).

Note: Although the example above depicts placing Spanned Clips in a separate
folder, all clip types may be freely intermingled in a single target folder. In a workflow where the entire contents of all cards are archived to a single location on a hard disc prior to import to Media Composer, the joining of Spanned Clips occurs automatically.

Rewrapping XDCAM EX Media for use in Media Composer

XDCAM EX media (natively MP4) must be converted to AAF format prior to import into Media Composer, using the Sony XDCAM EX Clip Browser application.

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XDCAM Workflows in Avid Media Composer In the Avid AAF pane of the Conversion tab, select a location for the converted
media. This must be the Avid-generated MXF folder for your project.

Note: For a new project, the Media Composer does not create an MXF folder
until the first piece of media is imported. A simple way to force the creation of the MXF folder is to import one of the Avid-supplied test signals into a Bin.

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Click OK (or press Enter). In the Tree View pane of an Explorer Window, select the SxS card (or EX media folder on hard drive). The contents will be displayed in the List View Pane. In the List View pane of the Explorer Window, select the clips to be rewrapped/imported. As necessary, press Shift or Control to select multiple clips (or Ctrl + A to select all the clips). Invoke the Export process by doing one of the following:

Right click on any of the selected clip(s), and select Export > Avid AAF. Select File > Export > Avid AAF

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A list of the selected clips will appear as below:

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Click the Browse

button at the top right of the window.

Select or create a location for the AAF (metadata) files.

Important: The location of the AAF file(s) is not critical, but should be
consistent, as they will be selected during the import process.

10 - Click Execute to begin the conversion. Progress will be reported in the Status column of
the Export window.

11 - Click Close when the export is complete.

Converting XDCAM EX Media for use on Other Platforms

With optional Main Concept Conversion Packs, XDCAM EX Clip Browser may be utilized to convert XDCAM EX source material for use on a wide variety of other platforms, including Apple iPod, Sony PSP, and Sony XDCAM Optical formats.

Main Concept conversion packs are available at www.mainconcept.com.

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Importing AAF files into Media Composer 123Right click on a Media Composer Bin and select Import. Locate the AAF file(s) of the converted media. Select Open. The clips will be Imported into the current project and entries made in the selected Bin.

Note: Each clip will be imported as both Media and as a Sequence (see below).
The Sequence may be deleted from the Bin.

Important: The Clip Browser AAF export/Media Composer import process

yields unique files that cannot be precisely recreated from the original card media and relinked to an Avid Sequence, should the original OPAtom files be deleted or otherwise lost.

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6 - Notes
Always perform a software Eject of the XDCAM HD optical media prior to
removing the disc from the drive. the card from the reader.

Always perform a software Eject of the XDCAM EX SxS media prior to removing Clips that are moved, copied, or added to an SxS card or hard drive may not

immediately be reflected in previously opened XDCAM EX Clip Browser windows. To update a window, select Refresh from the View drop menu.

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