Evs IPDirector Version 6.0 - November 2012 Part 2 User Uživatelský manuál

USER MANUALPART 2 - LOGGINGVersion 6.0 - November 2012

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1. IPLogger1.1. Introduction1.1.1. Product OverviewA log is a reference point to a specific frame in a video sequence. The log is identified by aTC va

1.2. User Interface1.2.1. Overview of the IPLogger WindowThe IPLogger window contains the main areas highlighted on the following screenshot andshortl

Area Description4. Logsheet Grid This area displays all log entries in columns.See section "Logsheet Grid" on page 7.5. AssociatedChannel Zo

Menu Item DescriptionDe-activelogsheetDeactivates a logsheet. This can be done when it is completed toimprove the performance of the system. Once de-a

In the collapsed view, the thumbnail matches the image recorded from the Previewrecorder's TC for each log entry.They can be changed to show a di

PropertiesClicking the Properties button on the toolbar opens the Update a Logsheet Wizardwindow. The properties entered at logsheet creation are disp

3. When the TC type is displayed, right-clicking it in the Timecode field permits to shiftfrom one type to the other (LTC or user).4. When the date is

Option DescriptionHide Hides the selected column.Organize A popup window is opened allowing the selection of columns to displayand in which order. The

Organizing Columns in the LogsheetColumns can be resized and/or re-ordered. This new organization is automatically savedand remembered. However, it is

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3. To select the column(s) you wish to add to the view, do one of the following:◦ double-click the column(s) you wish to add to the view in the left p

IPLogger Column HeadingsMost of the IPLogger column headings are described in the table below:ColumnNameDescriptionTC Log Timecode captured at log cre

Field DescriptionDelete Deletes the selected log entry(ies).Synchronize thislog with theimage loaded onthe playerSynchronizes the log timecode with th

You then have to define the parameters of the logsheet by completing the 3 steps of thewizard:1. logsheet characteristics2. logsheet keywords3. releva

User InterfaceElementDescriptionName Name of the logsheet.This is a mandatory field.Parent Name of the folder in which the logsheet is to be filled in

User InterfaceElementDescriptionLogsheetProfileThe first field provides the list of available logsheet profiles. Thesecond field gives a description o

1.3.3. Step 2: Defining the Logsheet KeywordsClick the Logsheet Keywords Definition button in the Create a New Logsheet wizard todisplay the Logsheet

A list of all keywords available in the IPDirector database is displayed in the Keyword Listbox. By associating any of these with the logsheet, each e

User InterfaceElementDescriptionSearch forKeyword (left)Search for a keyword in the Keyword List box, for example a keywordyou would like to add to th

The relevant recorders are those feeds you are interested to log.Each recorder channel on any EVS video server within the XNet can be defined as arele

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It is however possible to change this association if necessary. To change the association,proceed as follows:1. Right-click the relevant recorder in t

NoteIf there is no timecode in the LIVE area, this means that the preview recorder islocated on a server with no RS-422 connection to the IPDirector n

See section "Create a New Log Window" on page 23 for more information on thefields.4. If required, use the upper text field to enter a free

Create a New Log WindowThe Create a New Log window always contains a Log Information tab. It also contains anAutomatic keywords tab if a profile for A

User InterfaceElementDescriptionRememberColorSelectioncheckboxWhen the checkbox is selected, the focus will be placed by default onthe selected color

2. Select the appropriate video format.Your PC timecode appears highlighted in the LIVE area and you can start making logentries as described in "

Otherwise, you have two options to assign the player channel for use in IPLogger. Assoon as the player channel is associated, a running timecode appea

If the workstation has a valid license for the Software Player, it will also be an option toselect as a defined IPLogger channel.How to Log an Event f

See section "Create a New Log Window" on page 23 for more information on thefields.3. If required, use the upper text field to enter free te

Keywords from the clip are added to the keywords from the log in the Keywords columns.1.5. Using Keywords with Logs1.5.1. Keyword TypesThree types of

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The parent keywords are automatically assigned to all log entries of a logsheet. They aredisplayed in the Parent Keywords column of the Logsheet grid.

1.5.3. Automatic KeywordsDefinitionAutomatic keywords can be attributed to log entries of a logsheet for predefined types ofinformation.This is especi

Entry of Values for Automatic KeywordsValues can be entered for each automatic keyword field. This step may have been doneduring Step 1 of the logshee

1.5.4. Log Entry Specific KeywordsDefinitionIt is possible to assign keywords to individual log entries. To do so it is necessary to havepreviously se

Within the Logsheet grid, the standard keywords are added in the Keywords column andthe keywords flagged as participants in the Keyword List are added

If the Protect All command has been executed, all the A/V data is marked with a greenbackground:1.6.3. How to Protect Selected MediaYou can decide to

4. Select the recorders from which you want to protect the recorded media.A clip, covering all the selected log timecodes, is created on each of the c

3. Select the recorders from which you want to protect the recorded media.A single clip, covering all the log timecodes, is created on each of the cho

1.6.5. Protect Media StatusIn the Log Relevant Recorders window, reachable via Properties > Step 3, the colors infront of the Relevant Recorders in

3. Once the log entry is modified, click the UPDATE button to confirm the modifications.The log entries are updated.NoteYou may change some data, such

Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS IIIWHAT'S NEW? VII1. IPLOGGER 11.1. Introduction 11.1.1. Product Overview 11.1.2. Opening of IPLogger 11.2. Us

The View and Edit command also loads the log on the player channel associated toIPLogger at the relevant timecode position.3. Do one of the following:

1.7.5. How to View an Event on a LogTo view an entry from a logsheet (i.e. load the log on the player channel at the relevanttimecode position), proce

1.8. Refreshing Associations between Logs,Clips and Keywords1.8.1. IntroductionThe Logging Manager provides options to manage the links between the cl

Refresh the Association between Logs and Clips for a LogsheetWhen users select this option, they must then choose a logsheet from the list. Thisrefres

2. Enter a value in one of the TC fields and press ENTER.3. The field is validated and the other TC values are recalculated.4. Click OK to confirm or

1.9.5. How to Apply a Timecode Offset at LogCreationIf the operators are slow or they are logging on a delayed feed, they can decide to apply anoffset

If you select the checkbox Do not show this message again, this warning will notappear the next time you de-activate a logsheet.3. Click Yes.After a l

1.11.2. Exporting an Existing LogsheetIf a logsheet is to be used within a different system, it can be exported using the Exportcommand of the IPLogge

An example of an XML Profile is shown below:<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><logging_profile><header&g

1.11.3. Exporting a Current Logsheet ProfileTo export the currently used logsheet profile as an .XML file, use the File > Export >Current Loggin

1.7.4. How to Delete a Log Entry 401.7.5. How to View an Event on a Log 411.7.6. How to Load a Clip Containing a Log 411.8. Refreshing Associations be

3. Select the user group(s) to which you want to publish the logsheet in the AvailableGroups area. Keep CTRL pressed to select multiple groups.4. Clic

The logsheet table is not automatically adapted for the printout. The printout reflects whatis displayed on the screen in the IPLogger window. This im

1.13. IPLogger ShortcutsIn the IPDirector main window, the menu Tools > Define Shortcuts in the menu barallows you to define shortcuts for most of

1.14. IPLogger SettingsYou can define the settings for IPLogger from the IPDirector main window via Tools >Settings > IPLogger.Option Descriptio

2. Keyword Management2.1. Introduction2.1.1. Product OverviewKeywords are an essential element to the IPDirector system, bridging the gap betweenthe E

2.2. Keyword List Tool2.2.1. PurposeThe Keyword List tool allows adding, removing or renaming keywords in the IPDirectordatabase.The keywords list is

Area Description1. Toolbar The Toolbar mainly provides a File menu with import and exportfunctions.See section "Toolbar" on page 56.2. Keywo

Menu Item DescriptionImport Allows the import of a keyword list from a file (.txt format).Undo lastimportCancels the last import of keywords.Export Al

Keyword TypesA distinction can be made between standard keywords and participant keywords. Theparticipant keywords can be used for the competitor or p

2.2.4. How to Rename KeywordsTo rename a keyword, proceed as follows:1. In the selected keyword list, right-click the keyword to be renamed.2. Select

2.3.5. How to Add Keywords to a Keyword Grid from a Dictionary Branch 682.3.6. How to Set Keyword Cell Color 692.4. Dictionary Tool 702.4.1. Purpose 7

◦ If the keyword is already used:3. Click YES to delete the keyword.The keyword is deleted.How to Delete All Unused KeywordsTo delete all unused keywo

How to Import KeywordsOnce you have checked that all the conditions are met to perform a proper keyword fileimport (see previous section), you can imp

The Keyword Grid tool allows creating, modifying or deleting keyword grids in theIPDirector database.NoteThe Keyword Grids are kept in the IPDirector

Area Description1. Toolbar The Toolbar provides functions for performing operations onkeyword grids.2. Keyword GridAreaThis area shows all the keyword

Keyword Grid File MenuOptionsClicking the File button displays the File menu.The various menu items in the File menu of the Keyword Grid are detailed

Keyword Grid View OptionsClicking the View button displays the View menu.The various menu items in the View menu of the Keyword Grid are detailed in t

Keyword Grid Layout FieldAt any moment, you can change the layout of your Keyword Grid by selecting a predefinedlayout or a custom one using the custo

3. Type a name for the keyword grid in the Name field, and a description in theDescription field, if required.4. In the three following fields, specif

The Keyword List displays the keywords that have been entered in the database.2. Select the Edit command in the toolbar of the Keyword Grid.3. In the

4. In the Dictionary, select the highest element of the branch of keywords you want tocopy.5. Use SHIFT and drag this element to the keyword grid.All

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6. To apply a background color to the cell, click Define Background button and selectthe color you want to apply, and then click OK.The sample field i

Area Description1. Toolbar The Toolbar provides functions for performing operations ondictionaries.2. Keyword CreationAreaThis area is used to enter n

Menu Item DescriptionDelete Allows the deletion of the dictionary from the database.Import Allows the import of a dictionary from a file (.xml format)

2.4.3. How to Create a New DictionaryTo create a new dictionary, proceed as follows:1. In the Dictionary tool, select New from the File menu.The Creat

2.4.4. Adding Keywords to a DictionaryPossible Ways to ProceedThere are several possible ways to add keywords to a dictionary.You can create new keywo

How to Add Existing Keywords in a Dictionary from aKeyword ListTo add existing keywords from the Keyword List into a dictionary, proceed as follows:1.

The keyword is added to the dictionary:How to Add Existing Keywords by Direct Entry in theDictionaryYou can use the Autocomplete function to add keywo

5. Select a line by using the mouse or the key.The keyword is added to the dictionary.How to Add Keywords to Dictionary from a KeywordGridIt is possib

2.5. Assigning a Keyword to a Media2.5.1. IntroductionKeywords can be assigned to media (clip, playlist, timeline, ingest, log, clip digitized fromVTR

How to (Un)Assign a Keyword to a Media by DirectEntry.To assign a keyword to a media by direct entry in the Save [Media] window or the Edit[Media] win

What's New?The following table describes the sections updated to reflect the new and modifiedfeatures on IPDirector from version 6.0 (compared to

2.5.4. Assigning a Keyword from a Keyword ToolHow to (Un)Assign a Keyword to a Media from aKeyword Grid or DictionaryYou can choose to add keywords fr

5. To remove a keyword associated to an item, do one of the following:◦ Click it again in the keyword grid or dictionary.◦ On the keyword numeric pad,

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