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160329 May 2015Avid Integration GuideAvid Integration GuideVersion 1.1For Vantage 6.0 and later

Contents10Avid Integration GuideUsing the AAF Encoder 31Overview 32Transcode/Direct Convert Formats 33Transcode-only Formats 33Software Requirements

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows100Avid Integration GuideFigure 43. Flip

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows101Avid Integration GuideIn the first pa

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows102Avid Integration Guide• Ingest Type—S

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows103Avid Integration GuideIn this example

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineTroubleshooting104Avid Integration GuideTroubleshootingIf you are having problems ingesting med

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineSupported Avid Media Formats105Avid Integration GuideSupported Avid Media FormatsThe following

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineSupported Avid Media Formats106Avid Integration GuideDNxHD MediaSupported audio: Uncompressed 4

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineSupported Avid Media Formats107Avid Integration GuideDV, DVCPRO, and IMX MediaSupported audio:

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineSupported Avid Media Formats108Avid Integration GuideDVCPRO HD MediaSupported audio: Uncompress

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineSupported Avid Media Formats109Avid Integration Guide

Contents11Avid Integration GuideSetting up an Avid-Export Vantage Workflow 71Transferring Sequences to Vantage 72Troubleshooting 73Telestream Interme

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineSupported Avid Media Formats110Avid Integration Guide

Contents12Avid Integration GuideDV, DVCPRO, and IMX Media 109DVCPRO HD Media 110Sony XDCAM 4:2:2 50Mb Media 110Sony XDCAM 4:2:0 Media 110

13Telestream ContactInformationTo obtain product information, technical support, or provide comments on this guide, contact us using our web site, ema

Telestream Contact Information14Avid Integration Guide

Introduction15Avid Integration GuideIntroductionThe Avid Integration Guide helps Telestream’s Vantage users understand, implement, and utilize Vantage

IntroductionOverview16Avid Integration GuideOverviewThe tight integration of Vantage with Avid systems enables significant gains in productivity for a

IntroductionLicensing Requirements17Avid Integration GuideLicensing RequirementsThese Vantage components are enabled only with specific licenses:• AAF

IntroductionSupported Vantage Components18Avid Integration GuideSupported Vantage ComponentsVantage 6.0 and above (including Update Packs) can be inte

IntroductionSupported Vantage Components19Avid Integration GuideInterplay Notifier (Notify Action) Support for Avid InterplayWhen utilizing the Notify

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IntroductionNetwork Adapters for Use with Avid Shared Storage20Avid Integration GuideNetwork Adapters for Use with Avid Shared StorageVantage domain s

IntroductionVantage to Avid—Delivering Encoded Media to Avid Systems21Avid Integration GuideVantage to Avid—Delivering Encoded Media to Avid SystemsMe

IntroductionVantage to Avid—Delivering Encoded Media to Avid Systems22Avid Integration GuideTopicsThe following Vantage encoders and actions can be im

IntroductionVantage to Avid—Delivering Encoded Media to Avid Systems23Avid Integration GuideAvid AAF EncoderThe Avid AAF encoder is implemented in Van

IntroductionVantage to Avid—Delivering Encoded Media to Avid Systems24Avid Integration GuideMXF FormatsNote: These may be restricted by your container

IntroductionVantage to Avid—Delivering Encoded Media to Avid Systems25Avid Integration GuideLegacy Avid-Compatible EncodersThis guide describes the mo

IntroductionAvid to Vantage—Exporting Media to Vantage26Avid Integration GuideAvid to Vantage—Exporting Media to VantageOnce an edit is complete, the

IntroductionAvid to Vantage—Exporting Media to Vantage27Avid Integration GuideAccessing Avid Unity StorageAccess to legacy Avid Unity storage systems

IntroductionAvid to Vantage—Exporting Media to Vantage28Avid Integration GuideProcessing QuickTime Movies Exported from Media ComposerYou can export c

IntroductionAvid to Vantage—Exporting Media to Vantage29Avid Integration GuideProcessing Simplified AAF Files Exported from Media ComposerYou can expo

3Avid Integration GuideCopyrights and Trademark NoticesCopyright © 2015 Telestream, LLC. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this publication ma

IntroductionPipeline—Network Video Capture and Playout30Avid Integration GuidePipeline—Network Video Capture and PlayoutTelestream’s Pipeline is a net

31Using the AAF EncoderThis application note describes the AAF encoder, and how to use it. The AAF encoder produces Avid-compatible MXF OP-Atom media

Using the AAF EncoderOverview32Avid Integration GuideOverviewThe AAF encoder is implemented in the Flip action to produce single and multi-resolution

Using the AAF EncoderOverview33Avid Integration GuideTranscode/Direct Convert FormatsYou can encode or direct convert media in the following media for

Using the AAF EncoderSoftware Requirements34Avid Integration GuideSoftware RequirementsThe AAF encoder is implemented in Vantage 6.0 and later version

Using the AAF EncoderConfiguring the AAF Encoder35Avid Integration GuideConfiguring the AAF EncoderTo configure the AAF encoder, open the Flip action’

Using the AAF EncoderConfiguring the AAF Encoder36Avid Integration GuideYou can click each component of the media (Decoder, Video Stream, Video Codec,

Using the AAF EncoderConfiguring the AAF Encoder37Avid Integration GuidePreserve Ancillary Data into SMPTE 436 Track—Preserves Ancillary Data into a S

Using the AAF EncoderConfiguring the AAF Encoder38Avid Integration Guide• In Multiple Resolution Workflows: For workflows that generate multiple resol

Using the AAF EncoderConfiguring the AAF Encoder39Avid Integration GuideNote: MXF files are written to a sub-folder under the workspace’s Avid MediaFi

4Avid Integration GuideSharpSSH2. SharpSSH2 Copyright (c) 2008, Ryan Faircloth. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms

Using the AAF EncoderConfiguring the AAF Encoder40Avid Integration GuideMedia Composer Container ConfigurationSelect Media Composer as the container (

Using the AAF EncoderUsing the Avid AAF Encoder with Interplay41Avid Integration GuideUsing the Avid AAF Encoder with InterplayTo use the AAF encoder

Using the AAF EncoderUsing the Avid AAF Encoder with Interplay42Avid Integration Guide Required InformationWhen designing and implementing AAF encoder

Using the AAF EncoderUsing the Avid AAF Encoder with Interplay43Avid Integration GuideUsing an AAF Encoder Flip Action to Automatically Create a Maste

Using the AAF EncoderExample Workflows44Avid Integration GuideExample WorkflowsThe following topics describe a prototype AAF workflow prototype and se

Using the AAF EncoderExample Workflows45Avid Integration GuideThe master video asset (Avid-compatible MXF OP-Atom) and associated audio files are writ

Using the AAF EncoderExample Workflows46Avid Integration Guidesee Overview). Bind the MOB-IDs passed from the preceding Notify action to the respectiv

Using the AAF EncoderExample Workflows47Avid Integration GuideNote: For help configuring each action, open the Inspector and click on the M icon in th

Using the AAF EncoderExample Workflows48Avid Integration GuideFigure 18. News Feed with XML Metadata WorkflowNote: For help configuring each action, o

Using the AAF EncoderExample Workflows49Avid Integration GuideFlip—The third Flip action uses the Keyframes encoder, configured to extract a keyframe

5Avid Integration GuideMPEG DisclaimersMPEGLA MPEG2 PatentANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2

Using the AAF EncoderExample Workflows50Avid Integration GuideLocators are added from a separate XML file, and the story summary is added from the sum

51Using the Notify ActionThis chapter describes how to use Notify actions in Vantage workflows to interact with various Avid products. The Notify acti

Using the Notify ActionConfiguring the Interplay Web Services Host Connection52Avid Integration GuideConfiguring the Interplay Web Services Host Conne

Using the Notify ActionPerforming Interplay Operations53Avid Integration Guidelem and test the connection again.You cannot continue until you have a s

Using the Notify ActionUsing MOB IDs in Workflows54Avid Integration GuideUsing MOB IDs in WorkflowsA MOB ID is a unique identifier in Avid systems. In

Using the Notify ActionCreating a Master Clip in a Notify Action55Avid Integration GuideCreating a Master Clip in a Notify ActionUse the Create Master

Using the Notify ActionCreating a Master Clip in a Notify Action56Avid Integration Guide

57Using Telestream PlaybackService forInterplay | TransferThis application note focuses on setting up and implementing Vantage media processing workfl

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferOverview58Avid Integration GuideOverviewTelestream’s Playback Service for Avid Interplay | T

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferVersion Requirements59Avid Integration GuideVersion RequirementsThe following versions are r

6Avid Integration GuideLimited Warranty and DisclaimersTelestream, LLC (the Company) warrants to the original registered end user that the product wil

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferSend to Playback & QuickTime Export Options60Avid Integration GuideNote: When exporting

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows61Avid Integration GuideImplementing

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows62Avid Integration GuideFigure 24. Av

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows63Avid Integration GuideInstallation

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows64Avid Integration Guidewith Avid sys

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows65Avid Integration GuideConfiguring t

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows66Avid Integration GuideManaging Tran

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows67Avid Integration GuideIn the Playba

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows68Avid Integration GuideBe sure to de

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows69Avid Integration GuideStarting the

7Avid Integration GuideGeographical Limitation of Warranty—This limited warranty is valid only within the country in which the Product is purchased/li

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows70Avid Integration GuideVideoID in Na

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferImplementing Avid-to-Vantage Media Processing Workflows71Avid Integration GuideConfiguring M

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferTransferring Sequences to Vantage72Avid Integration GuideTransferring Sequences to VantageTh

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferTroubleshooting73Avid Integration GuideTroubleshootingIf you are having problems successfull

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferTelestream Intermediary Format (TIFO)74Avid Integration GuideTelestream Intermediary Format

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferUninstalling Old Versions of the Telestream Playback Service75Avid Integration GuideUninstal

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferSupported Avid Media Formats76Avid Integration GuideSupported Avid Media FormatsThe followin

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferSupported Avid Media Formats77Avid Integration GuideDNxHD 90 X MXF 25 1280x720DVCPRO HD MX 2

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferSupported Avid Media Formats78Avid Integration GuideTable 7. 1080i Media FormatsFormat Rate

Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferSupported Avid Media Formats79Avid Integration Guide DNxHD 175 X MXF 24 1920x1080DNxHD 36 M

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Using Telestream Playback Service for Interplay | TransferSupported Avid Media Formats80Avid Integration Guide Table 11. 576i FormatsFormat Rate (fps)

81Ingesting Media into Avidvia Interplay TransferEngineThis application note describes how to set up and implement media processing workflows for auto

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineOverview82Avid Integration GuideOverviewTo facilitate the automatic ingest of media from Vantag

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineSoftware Version Requirements83Avid Integration GuideTransfer Engine direct-converts the media

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineLicensing Requirements84Avid Integration GuideLicensing RequirementsThe use of the Vantage Avid

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineSupported Interplay Transfer Engine Configurations85Avid Integration GuideSupported Interplay T

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineSupported Interplay Transfer Engine Configurations86Avid Integration GuideAvid Client & Tra

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows87Avid Integration GuideImplementing Avi

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows88Avid Integration GuideInstalling the A

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows89Avid Integration GuideInstalling the T

9ContentsIntroduction 15Overview 16Licensing Requirements 17Supported Avid Products 17Supported Vantage Components 18AAF Encoder Support for Avid Inte

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows90Avid Integration GuideObtaining the In

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows91Avid Integration Guide13. The installe

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows92Avid Integration GuideInterplay Transf

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows93Avid Integration GuideConfiguring the

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows94Avid Integration GuideAdding or Editin

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows95Avid Integration GuideConfiguring the

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows96Avid Integration GuideManaging Multipl

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows97Avid Integration GuideFigure 40. Addin

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows98Avid Integration GuideSharing the Medi

Ingesting Media into Avid via Interplay Transfer EngineImplementing Avid-Telestream Media Processing Workflows99Avid Integration GuideSetting up a Van