XDCAM Workflow Guide

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1 Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 software provides native support for Sony XDCAM, XDCAM EX, and XDCAM HD cameras and content with no transcoding or rewrapping, smooth importing, and strong metadata support, real-time editing, and flexible delivery options. Now you can edit HD as fluidly as SD, thanks to the revolutionary Mercury Palyback Engine, which delivers native 64-bit support, GPU acceleration, and other performance improvements. Adobe CS5 Production Premium Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Sony XDCAM, XDCAM EX, and XDCAM HD import with browsing and metadata support With an integrated file browser, you can browse your drives and removable media from inside Adobe Premiere Pro to find and log* footage, and then import the content directly into your Adobe Premiere Pro project. Native editing means you ll enjoy a faster workflow from capture to edit, while retaining the quality of your source material. *: The Media Browser does not have clip logging functionality. Once the clips are imported into Premiere, the user can use the Project panel for most logging functionality. Import and edit content from Sony XDCAM cameras directly, without rewrapping or transcoding. Browse clips using the media browser and organize them using camera metadata. Edit directly from the SxS card via the camera or a card reader (XDCAM EX only), or use the media browser to transfer* the content to hard disk for better performance. *: Files cannot be transferred from the camera media to the hard drive with the Media Browser. The user must use the Operating System or another utility to transfer files to a new location. Adobe Premiere Pro leverages the benefits of XDCAM to accelerate post-production, replacing real-time tape capture with fasterthan-real-time file import and robust metadata support, while preserving image quality through native support for XDCAM content.

2 Advantages of using Adobe Premiere Pro Native editing Work with XDCAM content in its original form, avoiding image-degrading and time-consuming file transcoding. After rapid import of XDCAM content, editors can immediately start working using the complete and robust Adobe Premiere Pro toolset. Broad XDCAM format support Adobe Premiere Pro directly supports a broad range of XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX content, from standard-definition to highdefinition 1080p MPEG-2. Adobe Premiere Pro supports all common XDCAM permutations and many less-common permutations. Easy importing and robust metadata support with the Media Browser Easily browse and find XDCAM footage on optical discs, memory cards, and hard disks. The footage, with the associated metadata, can then easily and quickly be imported in a single step directly into Adobe Premiere Pro projects, with the metadata tracked through post-production and delivery. For fast turnaround projects, you can edit XDCAM media in the Adobe Premiere Pro timeline while the media is still on a Professional Disc or on SxS cards. Mixed formats in the timeline Create content from a wide range of sources without complex format conversions. In the timeline, editors can freely mix all supported formats. For example, a single sequence could hold XDCAM EX, HDV, DVCPRO HD, RED R3D and other formats. Most mixed-format timelines can be edited in real time, with the formats that don t match the current sequence settings only requiring rendering before final output. Wide variety of output options Distribute content to the widest possible audience. Options include DVD, Blu-ray Disc, SWF files for web-version DVDs, HDV, DVCPRO HD, QuickTime, FLV (video for Adobe Flash Player software), mobile devices, and more. Editing workflow Adobe Premiere Pro software provides a straightforward, flexible, and comprehensive means of editing and delivering content created on Sony XDCAM cameras. Once XDCAM content is in Adobe Premiere Pro, you can edit it with the same ease and power that Adobe Premiere Pro delivers for all compatible video content. Adobe Systems, Inc. 345 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95110, USA Phone +1 (408) Website premiere MK10346V9OHB10MAR ADB

3 Apace Systems is a leading provider of media workflow and storage system platforms targeting workflows for ingest of captured media in support of XDCAM, as well as offering real-time video editing and archival storage systems, Global access media asset management (MAM), global access rough cut editing of media using only a web browser from anywhere in the world! Value proposition of the workflow offered to XDCAM users is to shrink the time from ingest to consumption of media by the users organization. Upon ingest of the XDCAM media into database centric XDCAM Ingester from Apace paired with Apace realtime video editing storage and Global Access Apace MAM, any authorized user will have immediate access to XDCAM captured content instantly. As such we call Apace workflow XDCAM instant Access. Target audience is producers, editors, directors and decision makers who need immediate access to content pertaining to any field shots, live events, news & broadcast captured on XDCAM that is remotely located and needs to be globally accessed over IP based networks. Apace XDCAM Ingester for instant access to XDCAM captured media

4 Why Apace XDCAM Ingester? Media asset Management approach vs. file based approach: As media content from XDCAM shots is ingested there is a need for efficient cataloging, screening and association of Metadata with content for ease of search and global access. As shot footage increases exponentially and results in 100 s of TB that need to be better managed. The file tree based structure of the footage needs to be best managed with a media asset management approach while enabling: - Search (or large number of shots management) - Collaboration and communication with facilitating a review process - Global and virtualized access (independent from OS and applications) - Interoperable with editing and MAM applications - Post-production support (Editing XDCAM metadata, adding review/ comments to help editors) - Paired with Apace postmam media asset management users can add user defined Metadata to content - Paired with Apace ViEW users can do remote rough cut editing from anywhere in the world Apace postmam and ViEW Offer Global Access MAM and remote Editing to XDCAM captured content

5 Globally Ingest, edit, comment, collaborate, share, protect, catalog, search, transport and instantly consume XDCAM generated content. Apace Enterprise Class vstor and estor Real-time video editing and Near-line storage server cluster with MAM for consolidating and Enabling IP access to XDCAM ingested material Apace Systems Corporation 2488 N. Glassell Street Orange, CA Phone Fax Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR APA

6 Final Cut Studio With an expanded ProRes family, powerful new ways to collaborate, and even tighter integration between applications, the new Final Cut Studio is the ultimate postproduction suite, allowing you to edit, animate, mix, grade, and deliver like never before. Final Cut Studio MPEG HD 1440x1080 (35/25/18 Mb/s) 50i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1280x720 (35/25 Mb/s) 50p, 60p 1920x i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1280x720 50p, 60p 1. Connecting to XDCAM You can choose two types of XDCAM Professional Disc device to use with Final Cut Pro: XDCAM decks and camcorders, connected through i.link to your Mac with File Access Mode (FAM) activated. PDW-U1 stand-alone XDCAM drive, connected through USB 2.0 to your Mac. In both cases, when a Professional disc is inserted into the drive, it will show up in the Finder, just like any other removable storage. 2. Import to Final Cut Pro Select File>Import>Sony XDCAM... to launch the import window of the XDCAM Transfer application, which will be connected to your Final Cut Pro project. Metadata will be automatically transferred from the XDCAM disc and thumbnails will be generated for each clip; this information is cached on your Mac enabling the disc contents to be viewed while the disc itself is not connected. Optionally, the proxy version of each clip can also be cached on your Mac. The clip metadata includes information about A/V format, bit-rate, number of audio channels and so on.

7 Key workflow features of the XDCAM Transfer application are: 1. Frame-accurate preview and sub-clip creation using proxy video 2. Preview of clips and XDCAM clip lists (sequences) 3. Full support for XDCAM essence marks and Final Cut Pro clip markers 4. Full metadata searching capability 5. Direct preview of full-quality material from XDCAM disc (full-screen mode) 6. Metadata logging and write back to XDCAM disc 7. Generation of printable shot lists 4 Once entire or sub-clips have been selected, a single click will transfer the material to the connected Final Cut Pro project. While the transfer takes place, you are able to resume editing within Final Cut Pro - the transferred clips will drop into the project bin in the background. Support for arbitrary XDCAM filenames and title metadata means that the clips will appear in the project bin with easilyrecognised names. 6 1, Export back to disc Once editing of your sequence is complete in Final Cut Pro, the high resolution content may be exported back to Professional Disc media as an XDCAM-compatible MXF file. Alternatively, the MXF file may be written to any connected storage device, for example, a video server. Select File>Export>Sony XDCAM... to open the export window of the XDCAM Transfer application. Here you can select the target location for the exported MXF file, as well as control the settings used during the export process. As with the import operation, once Final Cut Pro has completed any required rendering of your sequence, the transfer to your chosen destination takes place in the background - leaving you free to resume editing. * XDCAM Transfer Software is distributed by Sony. Apple Inc. U.S. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA Phone European European Business Development Phone Website // Sony Electronics Inc. (U.S.)* Website Sony Europe* Website XDCAM Transfer Software for Final Cut Pro Information is available on the above Web sites. MK10346V9OHB10MAR APL

8 XDCAM Media and Avid editing products fill your need to get content shot, edited, and to air as quickly as possible and with the highest quality. Avid Media Composer, Avid NewsCutter, and Avid Symphony come with Avid Media Access (AMA), offering full native support for XDCAM. Save time and disk space with AMA by simply connecting the XDCAM media to an Avid editing system, and the XDCAM clips will open in a bin, complete with full metadata presented. Edit and playback directly from the XDCAM media or move the clips to local storage to free the XDCAM media for another assignment. The Avid HD News solution provides native acquisition-to-playback XDCAM workflow for news, based on the AirSpeed Multi Stream workflow server, Avid NewsCutter v.8, and Avid Interplay v.2.0 production asset management, and the Avid Unity media network. Avid HD News users enjoy unprecedented XDCAM media access, workflow, and speed and ease at every step. Avid-Sony File Transfer and i.link workflows offer additional options and are also described below. Avid NewsCutter Family (version 8) Avid Media Composer Family (version 4) Avid Symphony Family (version 4) MPEG HD 1440x1080 (35/25/18 Mb/s) 50i, 60i, 23.98p 1920x i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p 1280x720 50p, 60p i.link workflow for all supported Avid editing systems, using File Access Mode Make sure the XDCAM device is set to FAM (File Access Mode) and is attached via i.link. The device will show up as a removable drive on the editing system CPU. Proxy editing workflow 1. Select a bin and choose the Import XDCAM Proxy menu command to import all proxy media from the XDCAM disc. 2. Edit the media in the normal way on the timeline. Other SD and HD resolutions can be edited and played together in real-time. 3. When the editing is finished, select the Batch Import menu command. This will import the high-resolution XDCAM media from the disk, but only the media that is required for the edited sequence, plus a selectable handle length. High-resolution editing workflow 1. Select a bin and choose the Import menu command and navigate to the Clip folder on the XDCAM disc, or simply drag the media files from the Clip folder on the XDCAM disc into the required bin. 2. Edit the media in the normal way on the timeline. Other SD and HD resolutions can be edited and played together in real-time. Using Nitris DX or Mojo DX hardware, maximize performance by selecting the native thin raster size for XDCAM HD output via HD-SDI. Write-back workflow 1. Select the finished sequence in the bin. 2. Select the Export menu command and choose the XDCAM option. The edited program will now be written back to the XDCAM disc.

9 Network-attached workflow for Avid NewsCutter, Avid Media Composer and Avid Symphony Nitris, using File Transfer Mode Make sure that the XDCAM device and Avid editing system are connected via an Ethernet network to an Avid Unity TransferManager or Avid Interplay Transfer server; or the Avid Unity TransferManager or Avid Interplay Transfer running in standalone mode on the Avid editing system. Ingest workflow (proxy and HD import supported with Avid Interplay Transfer only) 1. From the supported Avid editing system, select the FTPClipList Utility. 2. From the list of XDCAM clips displayed, select the required ones, and if using Interplay Transfer whether proxies or hi-res media is required, and drag them to the bin. Confirm that the clips should be transferred now. The transfer will start. If required, the transfer status can be monitored from the Avid Unity TransferManager or Avid Interplay Transfer status window. Output workflow To move the completed program to an Avid AirSpeed or other supported playback server, select the Send To Playback menu command and choose the appropriate device from the list of playback destinations. To move the completed program to an Ethernet connected XDCAM device, select the Send To Playback menu command and choose the appropriate device from the list of playback destinations (Avid Interplay Transfer only). To move a version of the complete program with associated news text to a web server, use the Post to Web function from the NRCS Tool (Avid NewsCutter only). AMA editing workflow 1. Connect XDCAM media to Avid editor 2. Search, sort, playback, edit, and complete the project 3. When complete, either Write back to XDCAM media Save to local storage and/or transfer to a playback device Avid HD News end-to-end workflow 1. Set up manual record or automated capture to AirSpeed Multi Stream using Avid CaptureManager or other control application 2. XDCAM HD media is available to all users in Avid Unity 3. Search, preview, and log media with Interplay Assist, create story text and video with inews Instinct, or complete package with NewsCutter 4. Move package to AirSpeed Multi Stream with Send to Playback command or publish online via Send to Web command 5. Play to air from AirSpeed Multi Stream under inews Command or other playback control system AirSpeed Multi Stream - Multi-format XDCAM HD and SD ingest and playout. Avid Technology, Inc. One Park West Tewksbury, MA United States Phone Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR AVD

10 Bitcentral s No Barriers Workflow TM delivers simplified, non-proprietary solutions to content producers. The Precis TM news production system allows XDCAM customers to use whichever non-linear editor they prefer to edit, publish, and play-out XDCAM content without the need to introduce proprietary or intermediate codecs. The video that is acquired in the field is the same video that is edited, played-out, archived, and shared with other stations via Oasis. Stations standardized on a pristine XDCAM environment can ingest SD or HD video streams into native XDCAM MXF files using Bitcentral Precis media encoders. With Sony Vegas, Final Cut Pro and Edius, editors can smart render XDCAM files and maintain the original encoding, speeding the workflow and preserving the original quality. Precis 4.0 Oasis 3.0 A Simplified XDCAM PC-based NLE Workflow (includes Sony Vegas ) 1. Connect NLE to XDCAM device and browse proxy files via XDCAM browser. 2. Add MXF file to timeline. Content is automatically transferred to Precis NAS. 3. Attach native MXF to specific story in rundown or into published video repository. Certain NLEs (including Sony Vegas) will process unedited clips without render/conform.

11 A Simplified XDCAM Final Cut Pro Workflow 1. Connect NLE to XDCAM device and import media via XDCAM Transfer. 2. Export native MXF or attach Quicktime TM file to specific story in rundown via dynamic subfolder creation, or into published video repository for later attachment within NRCS. Precis and XDCAM deliver the fastest end-to-end news workflow. From the field, XDCAM HD or SD video can be smart rendered on laptops faster than real time, contributed to the station over IP connections, then delivered straight-to-air. Media brought into the station can be ingested to central storage proxy first, proxy edited, and the edits then applied to the broadcast content before sending to air in the native XDCAM format. Bitcentral, Inc 4340 Von Karman, Suite 410 Newport Beach, CA Phone Website Bitcentral.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR BIT

12 Building4Media (B4M) FORK Production and Playout software suites provide modular broadcast media operations software control, powered by a configurable client-server design that allows for a range of operations unmatched in the industry. This functionality includes ingest management, proxy building, media asset management, cross-platform Mac and Windows-based proxy cuts editing, file-level edit integration via XML with Apple Final Cut, interface with leading newsroom control systems such as inews, ENPS and Octopus, production control and master-control play-out automation, archival interface, metadata-driven workflow management, and technical facility management. These tools allow FORK Production to deliver a file-based workflow with unprecedented speed and power for time-sensitive production of news and sports programming. In combination with XDCAM, FORK provides an end-to-end high definition workflow free of transcoding, from acquisition to asset management, production to play-out, right through to archive. FORK Production manages the import of selected XDCAM files from connected devices, re-wrapping from MXF to FORK s native QuickTime format; additionally it has the ability to ingest live directly to QuickTime files using the XDCAM HD/HD422 codec. Utilizing KONA cards, Apple XServes and FORK s MediaPlayer Pro, FORK generates frame accurate proxy in real-time, available within seconds for browsing, logging and editing even as the ingest continues to roll. FORK Production FORK Playout An XDCAM device is connected via i.link (FireWire File Access Mode) or USB to a computer running the FORK Production Software: 1. Insert the XDCAM disc in the device 2. Open the FORK Production Client on any computer in the network as with FORK s sophisticated technical facility management it does not need to be the one that the XDCAM device is attached to 3. Open the FORK Ingest module and select the File Import GUI 4. Select the XDCAM appropriate device from the drop-down list. (Multiple XDCAM devices are supported) 5. Press Connect to establish communication with the selected drive 6. A list of all the clips on the drive will be displayed along with the clip s metadata 7. Select one or multiple clips from the list 8. Any additional metadata for the selected clips may be added at this point, in advance of the actual import 9. Press the Import button and the selected clips are read from the XDCAM device and re-wrapped from MXF to QuickTime (our internal storage format) during the copy process 10. A proxy in a user defined format is automatically generated within FORK 11. The low-resolution proxy can be used for quick editing in the FORK Editor and within seconds sent to air or 12. The FORK editor timeline can then be exported to Final Cut Pro for craft editing, using the original high-resolution clips 13. The FORK Final Cut Export Plug-in can send the finished timeline back to a designated bin or attached to a pre-defined placeholder in FORK 14. The clips can then be played on-air using either FORK Live Assist or FORK Playout software

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14 China Digital Video HIMALAYA NLE product line supports connectivity with different types of devices including Sony XDCAM. MXF files in XDCAM can be imported into NLE system for native editing without conversion, the edited files can be written back onto XDCAM disc, and the upload and download can be done via either i.link or Ethernet interfaces. The NLE system supports interoperable editing of both high-resolution and low-resolution files. HIMALAYA X3000 HD, SD, HIMALAYA A1500 HD, SD, HIMALAYA A1200, HIMALAYA A1000XS, HIMALAYA A1000XH, HIMALAYA A1000EX, HIMALAYA A1000SP, HIMALAYA A1000 XH, XS, HIMALAYA MOBILE 1440x i, 60i, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1920x i, 60i, 1280x720 50p, 60p i.link (File Access Mode) / Ethernet / USB 1. Import low-resolution MXF files with designated XDCAM file importing user interface. 2. Edit the low-res files and create the sequence. 3. Import high-resolution material according to the edited sequence with automatic recapture function. 4. Fine-tune the high-resolution sequence. 5. The finished sequence can be written back to XDCAM in MXF format. 6. The high-resolution MXF files can also be imported and edited directly to create the final sequence, without low-res editing and recapture. i.link (AV/C) 1. Capture DV material from XDCAM device via i.link Interface. 2. Edit DV files and create the sequence. 3. The finished sequence can be printed to XDCAM device via i.link Interface. China Digital Video Floor7,Beijing Silicon Valley Computer Plaza No,1,Xicaochang,Haidian District,Beijing Phone Fax Zip code Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR CDV

15 Cinegy Workflow Non-linear television production with integrated digital asset management and automation Cinegy Workflow is an integrated, all-in-one solution that encompasses every aspect of digital production from ingest to archive to playout. Cinegy Workflow provides SD & HD ingest from XDCAM and any other video source, logging, storyboarding, team collaboration, non-linear workflows, news integration, broadcast automation and real-time playout as well as a wide range of options for 3rd party integration - all based on standard IT hardware and non-proprietary storage. It works with all types of media content from tape, live feeds, to streaming data, pictures, audio and other data formats. Cinegy Workflow To import from XDCAM in Cinegy Workflow, you simply select the corresponding XDCAM import plug-in using the Cinegy Import tool and browse for the clips you want to import. The metadata will be added to the database during the import process according to the user defined metadata import schema. The material is imported as is without re-encoding saving you time and CPU power. After the import is completed, additional archived streams can be created using the Cinegy Convert quality builder service. To ingest from XDCAM in Cinegy Workflow you simply select the format in Cinegy Ingest and browse for the clips you want to ingest. All the other archiving settings, such as the number and the format of the archived streams and metadata descriptions can be configured or simply chosen as an ingest template. For example, with one click you can choose recording your hi-res clips simultaneously via i.link to the following formats: Broadcast archive - native XDCAM IMX 50 Mb/s (for approval and on-air) Desktop editing - MPEG2 long GOP 5 Mb/s (for actual editing) Low bitrate - H Kb/s (for remote editing) Web video - Windows Video (to publish in the Internet)

16 Once your material is ingested, the entire non-linear television production workflow with integrated digital asset management and automation is at your fingertips. You ve got an active database, with real-time group collaboration on media data across the network,complete and ongoing monitoring of the material, tape-less work, with content accessible anywhere in the world using the Cinegy Web Client, full control and rights management for every step of the digital workflow, from ingest, to edit, final approval, then playout. A typical import scenario in Cinegy Workflow: 1. You bring your XDCAM disc to the import station and start importing 2. A few moments later your import session will be finished as it is equivalent to the simple file copying operation. 3. You have access to your XDCAM material and your staff can log, browse, edit it, even broadcast. 4. You can schedule your imported material for building additional archived streams on the dedicated Cinegy Convert server. A typical ingest scenario in Cinegy Workflow: 1. You bring your XDCAM disc to the ingest station and start ingesting 2. Immediately you have access to your XDCAM material and your staff can log, browse, edit it, even broadcast 3. Even before your ingest is finished, you can have an edited version of your material on the air Cinegy Santa Monica Blvd, #300 Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA Phone Website sales@cinegy.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR CIY

17 DAVID Systems supports XDCAM SD and HD workflows with a wide range of AV products enabling tri-media production and distribution. In addition to XDCAM file and SDI ingest, the format is also supported by the DAVID Systems video editors, the Content Distribution family of products and by various middleware components. The seamless integration of XDCAM workflows for SD and HD - independently of a specific production or play-out environment - is the main benefit for DAVID Systems customers. The results are improved efficiency and integration, reduced time-to-air and a better use of existing resources. XDCAM workflows have been realized with DAVID Systems applications all over Europe and in the United States. DAVID Systems XDCAM and XDCAM-HD Ingest Solutions Supported Formats MPEG HD422 (50 Mbps) Example workflow for XDCAM SD/HD file ingest: 1. Clip selection in the clip list viewer 2. Favoured or all clips can be selected and imported using the Ingest function without prior editing 3. High resolution files are downloaded into the DigaSystem Content Management System (CMS) 4. A database entry is created within the CMS database parallel to the download process 5. Import is processed as native MXF import 6. Optional repurposing of content with DAVID Systems transfer and transcoding products DAVID Systems Ridlerstr. 31b, Munich, Germany Phone Website sales@davidsystems.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR DAV

18 Dayang s editing systems are designed to link seamlessly with Sony s XDCAM system, enabling fast and efficient editing. The two systems can be connected via i.link or Ethernet. For both post-production and news editing environment, the editors can browse clips and create mark-in/out points of the content prior to importing, resulting in great reduction of importing time. The content can be imported into Dayang system as Proxy Data where preliminary editing can commence immediately, resulting in an initial edit decision list. This EDL is used as the basis of precise editing and the metadata is subsequently written back to XDCAM disc. The high-resolution AV content can then be edited precisely using the clip list as a guide, enabling the completion of the entire project. As such the time taken to import the Proxy Data are reduced and save editor s disk space. Alternatively the high-resolution AV data can be ingested directly for final on-line editing. After editing, the content can be exported to any disc media as an MXF or any other formats file concurrently with the video content as well as the Metadata such as Essence Mark and Shot Mark. These process enables high operational efficiency. And now Dayang s editing systems support PDW-U1 to import low-res video with high-res audio. *Actual workflows will vary with different Dayang editing system. Please contact Dayang Technology Inc. for more information. D 3 -Edit HD series D 3 -Edit 7000 series D 3 -Edit 5000 series D 3 -Edit 3000 series D 3 -Edit 2000 series D 3 -Edit 1000 series 1440x i, 60i, 25p, 30p including Variable Frame Rate 1920x i, 60i, 25p, 30p 1280x720 50p, 60p i.link (File Access Mode) - Import Proxy Data 1. Import Proxy Clips into the Dayang system through i.link (File Access Mode) interface To import Proxy Data, the following methods are available : Can choose to indicate all clips or only clips that have Essence Mark and Shot Mark (which were added by users on the XDCAM device or a PC running the PDZ-1 software). Support batch capture and the batch list can be exported to disc for further editing. Proxy Audio Data can be converted from its original 8 khz to 48 khz for higher sound quality. Metadata such as Essence Mark and Shot Mark can be imported together with AV data, allowing the users to search the material easily using the metadata as the track-down point during editing process. 2. Edit Proxy Data The Proxy Data are edited using the editing functions available in the systems such as 2D&3D effects, caption overlay, quick composition, graphics & titling. 3. Import the high-resolution MXF files corresponding with the Proxy Data on the timeline 4. Edit the imported high-resolution material The imported materials are edited using the standard editing functions available on the systems. 5. Write the created high-resolution sequences onto a Professional Disc media as an MXF file in MPEG IMX, or MPEG HD format

19 i.link (File Access Mode) - Import MXF Files 1. Import high-resolution MXF files into the Dayang system through i.link (File Access Mode) interface To import MXF files, the following methods are available : Can choose to indicate all clips or only clips that have Essence Mark and Shot Mark (which were added by users on the XDCAM device or a PC running the PDZ-1 software). Support batch capture and the batch list can be exported to disc for further editing. Proxy Audio Data can be converted from its original 8 khz to 48 khz for higher sound quality. Metadata such as Essence Mark and Shot Mark can be imported together with AV data, allowing the users to search the material easily using the metadata as the track-down point during editing process. 2. Edit the imported high-resolution material The high-resolution material are edited using the standard editing functions available in the systems such as 2D&3D effects, caption overly, quick composition, graphics & titling. 3. Write the created high-resolution sequences onto a Professional Disc media as an MXF file in MPEG IMX, or MPEG HD format Ethernet (ftp mode) - Import Proxy Data or High-res MXF files FTP mode uses the same work flow as i.link mode, except that it does not support writing back to professional disc. Multi-workstations can share one XDCAM recorder by adopting FTP mode in the network and FTP mode provides even higher import rate than i.link mode. Dayang Technology Development Inc. Dayang Building, Zhongguancun Software Park, Haidian district, Beijing, , China Phone Fax Website sales@dayang.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR DYN

20 The StreamZ family of studio media encoding servers delivers high-performance, multi-format video ingest, encoding, transcoding and live streaming in comprehensive turnkey solutions that integrate easily into any professional environment. Combining the performance and quality advantages of hardwarebased preprocessing with the flexibility of software codecs and a powerful yet easy-to-use user interface, StreamZ and StreamZHD encoders are ideal for creating and transforming content for file-based production, distribution and archive workflows. From real-time encoding from live sources or decks to fasterthan-real-time transcoding from existing media files, StreamZ and StreamZHD can dramatically increase your productivity and output media quality easily and cost-effectively. StreamZ and StreamZHD support dozens of input and output compression and file formats, including formats for XDCAM devices. StreamZ and StreamZHD can ingest and encode from live or tape-based sources directly into XDCAM-compatible file formats; transcode existing media files into XDCAM-compatible formats; and transcode media from XDCAM devices into alternative compression and file formats. StreamZ StreamZHD Ingest and Encode from Live Video Source to Media File for XDCAM Devices 1. Specify the desired output parameters (frame size, frame rate, bit rate, etc.) in the Codec Profiles tab by selecting one of the provided XDCAM compatible presets or customizing your own profile 2. Select Live Source in the Input tab, and choose the appropriate video and audio input connections (analog composite/yc/component video, SDI, etc.) 3. Select Video and Audio Processing options (video noise reduction, graphic overlay for branding, scaling, inverse telecine, etc.) 4. Specify the desired output directory and filenames in the Output tab, using variables (tags) to automatically create unique filenames 5. Click Start to begin real-time encoding

21 Ingest and Encode from Video Tape with RS422 Control to Media File for XDCAM Devices 1. Specify the desired output parameters (frame size, frame rate, bit rate, etc.) in the Codec Profiles tab by selecting one of the provided XDCAM compatible presets or customizing your own profile 2. Select Deck Control in the Input tab, and choose the appropriate video and audio input connections (analog composite/yc/ component video, SDI, etc.) 3. Controlling the deck over RS422 control, create batch list (log) of In-Out Points to specify multiple sections of tape to be captured 4. Select Video and Audio Processing options (video noise reduction, graphic overlay for branding, scaling, inverse telecine, etc.) 5. Specify the desired output directory and filenames in the Output tab, using variables (tags) to automatically create unique filenames 6. Click Start to begin capturing the specified sections from the tape automatically Transcode Existing Media File to New File Format Compatible with XDCAM Devices 1. Specify the desired output parameters (frame size, frame rate, bit rate, etc.) in the Codec Profiles tab by selecting one of the provided XDCAM compatible presets or customizing your own profile 2. Select Media File in the Input tab to choose a single source file to be converted to the output format, Clip List to choose multiple source files to be converted, or Watch Folder to specify a folder from which all incoming files will be converted 3. Select Video and Audio Processing plug-ins (graphic overlay for branding, scaling, inverse telecine, audio channel remapping, color space conversion, etc.) 4. Specify the desired output directory and filenames in the Output tab, using variables (tags) to automatically create unique filenames 5. Click Start to begin transcoding the specified Media Files or Clip Lists, or to begin monitoring the specified Watch Folder (new files placed in the watch folder will begin transcoding automatically) Transcode Media from XDCAM Device to Alternative File Formats 1. Specify the desired output compression and file format(s) and parameters in the Codec Profiles tab by selecting one or more of the provided presets or customizing your own profiles 2. Select Media File in the Input tab to choose a single XDCAM source file to be converted to the output format, Clip List to choose multiple XDCAM source files to be converted, or Watch Folder to specify a folder from which all incoming files will be converted 3. Select Video and Audio Processing plug-ins (graphic overlay for branding, scaling, audio channel remapping, color space conversion, etc.) 4. Specify the desired output directory and filenames in the Output tab, using variables (tags) to automatically create unique filenames 5. Click Start to begin transcoding the specified Media Files or Clip Lists, or to begin monitoring the specified Watch Folder (new files placed in the watch folder will begin transcoding automatically) Digital Rapids 90 Allstate Parkway, Suite 700 Markham, Ontario L3R 6H3 Canada Phone (North America) Phone (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Phone (Asia Pacific) Website sales@digital-rapids.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR DGR

22 Scalable from small transcoding farms to enterprise-class operations, the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager software provides high-performance, multi-format repurposing of existing digital media assets, enabling seamless interchange between acquisition, production, archive and distribution formats while leveraging existing content for new distribution platforms. Digital Rapids Transcode Manager features efficient automation, management, intelligent load balancing, fault tolerance, extensive format support and integration with leading third-party Quality Control (QC) analysis tools for automated verification of output files. With support for dozens of input and output compression and file formats Digital Rapids Transcode Manager can transcode existing media files into XDCAM-compatible formats, or transcode media from XDCAM devices into alternative compression and file formats. Digital Rapids Transcode Manager Transcode Existing Media Files to New File Format Compatible with XDCAM Devices 1. Using the Stream software interface, create a project file specifying the desired XDCAM-compatible output parameters (using one of the provided presets or customizing your own profiles) and video and audio processing options (graphic overlay for branding, scaling, audio channel remapping, color space conversion, etc.) 2. In the Transcode Manager interface, assign this project file to a Watch Folder (directory) from which all incoming files will be converted 3. New files placed in the watch folder will automatically be assigned to available Transcode Engines for transcoding to the specified parameters

23 Transcode Media from XDCAM Device to Alternative File Formats 1. Using the Stream software interface, create a project file specifying the desired output compression and file format(s) and parameters (using one or more of the provided presets or customizing your own profiles) and video and audio processing options (graphic overlay for branding, scaling, audio channel remapping, color space conversion, etc.) 2. In the Transcode Manager interface, assign this project file to a Watch Folder (directory) from which all incoming files will be converted 3. New files (or shortcuts to files on accessible, mounted XDCAM media) placed in the watch folder will automatically be assigned to available Transcode Engines for transcoding to the specified formats Digital Rapids 90 Allstate Parkway, Suite 700 Markham, Ontario L3R 6H3 Canada Phone (North America) Phone (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Phone (Asia Pacific) Website sales@digital-rapids.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR DGR

24 Working directly with XDCAM sources ensure the best pictures with the fastest turnaround when grading news spots, magazine programs, documentaries and other HD programming. Native support means that there is no trans-coding or ingest delay and ensures that all the detail, resolution and colorspace is available to the creative operator Film Master Nucoda HD Data Conform Create a new project or open an existing project on the Film Master that has access to the storage which contains the MXF files. 2. Press import and browse to the folder where the MXF s are located and click OK. Film Master will now index all the MXF files in finds in that location and create records in the library for that project 3. You can browse the library and drag and drop any files from the library to the timeline. The files will play real-time (subject to network bandwidth) and can be edited and graded like any other MXF file. 4. After grading is complete you can publish the files as MXF Op_Atom for Avid systems or QuickTime for Final Cut Pro systems. Digital Vision 151 Wardour Street W1F 8WE London - UK Phone +44 (0) Fax +44 (0) Website sales@digitalvision.se MK10346V9OHB10MAR DGV

25 DVS presents its new video server VENICE, a product especially suited for the broadcast market. Based on sophisticated DVS technology, VENICE provides quick and convenient processing of various compressed and uncompressed formats. The DVS system not only functions as a server for content ingest and play-out but also includes secure and quickly accessible RAID storage. VENICE enables real-time capture and play-out of important broadcast formats like Sony XDCAM material. It stars with four independent channels, run-down-lists and intelligent global presets. The vast feature set positions VENICE as the core of a distribution environment. With VENICE, different data formats can be converted and distributed in production environments on-the-fly. Content originating from Sony s professional disc can be easily copied over the network to the local storage of VENICE. Additional storages like SpycerBox or a SAN can be connected via Fibre Channel. The content from professional discs can be directly played out via SDI or DVI to other video devices. The multi-channel video server VENICE is an essential step into the tapeless world of broadcasting and easily meets the clients advanced broadcasting requirements - today and in the future. VENICE - the mulit-channel video server Load XDCAM clips via Ethernet or USB: Open the load dialog in the VENICE remote user interface and select the respective device. Browse the clips in the load dialog and select the one to be loaded. The format and video resolution will be set automatically. Metadata can be shown and edited easily. Set mark-in and mark-out in the video overlay to define in- and outpoints or to clean top and tail. Load clips into a comprehensive playlist and mix them with other formats. Play out XDCAM clips over HD-SDI/SDI or DVI even in synchronized mode. Directly record an HD-SDI or SDI input signal into an XDCAM format. VENICE s transcoding module recodes an XDCAM clip to another compressed format typically used by NLE systems. DVS Digital Video Systems AG Krepenstr Hanover Germany Phone Fax Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR DVS

26 EVS XEDIO Dispatcher, part of the EVS Xedio modular suite, automatically detects connected XDCAM devices and instantly displays their content, enabling immediate media browsing for clip selection, sub-clipping and/or fast rough-cut editing. Once selected or created, clips, sub-clips and consolidated edits can be easily transferred from the device to any EVS server (XT[2]+, XT[2] or XS) for further production or post-production operations. Simultaneous transfers to multiple destinations in multiple formats are supported thanks to XEDIO on-the-fly SD/HD rewrapping and transcoding capabilities. Because the media are made available directly from the ENG device, there is no need for media duplication, or for any transcoding/rewrapping process; the XEDIO Dispatcher operator can instantly browse into all clips and media created by the shooting team. Since XEDIO Displayer is offering full virtual actions, the clip creation is a simple and smooth operation that does not require any rendering operation or waiting time. New clips are instantly ready for transfer and can be reviewed in the player. 1. Plug in the device. All media available on the device are automatically displayed as thumbnails with their related metadata (clip name, clip duration, IN/OUT points, etc.). 2. Selecting a thumbnail, the user will review the XDCAM file on a dedicated player and can virtually re-clip the media by adding new IN/OUT mark points available on the player. 3. The user can drag and drop each clip or sub-clip created on a full virtual storyboard timeline. Since there is no file duplication, the operation of reviewing virtual clips can be managed instantly and in the smoothest way. 4. The user will then move the selected media in the transfer bin. 5. Once he has chosen the appropriate format, the user will launch the transfer process. During the transfer, all selected files being re-clipped files, playlist as well as their related metadata are move from the XDCAM device directly to the XT[2] production server immediately available for playback. The media conforming operation (transcoding and rewrapping) is completely transparent for the operator as it is managed during the transfer process. EVS Broadcast Equipment Liege Science Park Rue Bois St Jean Ougrée - Belgium Phone Website marketing@evs.tv MK10346V9OHB10MAR EVS

27 Geevs Video Servers support Capture, Management and Playout of material in a range of formats. Native support for XDCAM formats provides simple workflows allowing rapid access to XDCAM material for Playout. XDCAM clips can be automatically added to the Geevs database and then played out immediately or scheduled for later. XDCAM clips can be played seamlessly back to back and intermixed with material in other formats. Material on Geevs can also be shared with Edit systems for tapeless workflows. Geevs Slim and Geevs SD servers for SD formats Geevs HD and Geevs HD+ servers for SD and HD formats 50i,60i, 25p,30p 50i, 60i, 25p Importing XDCAM material in to your Geevs is simple. Because XDCAM material is native to Geevs all you need to do is copy your MXF files to a Geevs folder. This can be a network location or a local folder on the Geevs media storage. Geevs can be configured to watch certain folders for new material so it appears as soon as it is ready. The Geevs copier application can also be used from network locations to manually copy material to Geevs folders, this inserts clips directly in to the Geevs database so all users can see the clips straight away. No transcoding or re-wrapping is required! Alternatively a watch folder or folders can be set up so any material arriving in the specified folders is automatically copied to Geevs and added to the database. EditShare 97 Mortimer Street London W1W 7SU Phone Fax Website sales@editshare.co.uk MK10346V9OHB10MAR GEE

28 FORscene is the world s leading Cloud based video platform. It provides professional logging and editing tools, real-time rendering of effects, searchable metadata and extensive delivery options. With XDCAM, FORscene captures and compresses feeds or files in real-time. Users can start working on material from anywhere, including remote locations as soon as capture starts. FORscene s HD workflow stores XDCAM material locally on a FORscene Server. This allows sequences to be edited and auto conformed in FORscene. Alternatively, video is remotely edited in FORscene before being re-linked in third party NLEs. Professional web customers use FORscene to re-purpose material and distribute it to third party CDNs. FORscene FORscene Server FORscene HD workflow 1. Connect XDCAM content via XDCAM device or card reader and Copy & Ingest through FORscene Server. 2. Edit proxy in FORscene via the Cloud. 3. Select parameters before publishing at full resolution. 4. Once published, download file to desktop for broadcast. FORscene edit and re-link 1. Connect XDCAM content via XDCAM device or card reader and Ingest through FORscene Server. 2. Edit proxy in FORscene via the Cloud. 3. Export Edit Decision List (AAF/XML/ALE). 4. Download file to re-link sequence and continue in third party NLE. Note: Re-linking of sequence requires Reel name added to media in FORscene and NLE. Forbidden Technologies plc St. George s Road, London, SW19 4EU United Kingdom Phone +44 (0) Website sales@forbidden.co.uk MK10346V9OHB10MAR FOR

29 Grass Valley EDIUS NLE software provides native editing and realtime processing of HD, HDV, DV, uncompressed, and MPEG-2 formats, with comprehensive support of tapeless video devices, including XDCAM, XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX. With its seamless real-time workflow, EDIUS lets professionals mix and edit video in multiple formats, and work with unlimited video, audio and effects layers - all while providing real-time, high-quality onscreen preview. EDIUS delivers increased real-time performance through the company s acclaimed variable-bitrate Canopus HQ codec, designed to help editors create their productions faster, without sacrificing image quality. EDIUS 5.1 MPEG HD 1440x1080 (35/25/18 Mb/s) 50i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1280x720 (35/25 Mb/s) 50p, 60p 1920x i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1280x720 50p, 60p EDIUS and XDCAM Workflow Select and Register Connected via FireWire-based FAM or an XDCAM FTP server, choose XDCAM Select from the EDIUS Capture menu. Select the clips as needed, and then Register to Bin. EDIUS also fully supports XDCAM SAM devices via USB. EDIUS 5 can also import shot markers. Auto-conforming from Proxies (cont.) You can select only the files you need for export, to save time and make you even more productive (new in EDIUS 5.1!) Edit with Hi-res Data EDIUS allows you to use both Hi-res Download and Proxy Download. Although proxy files are copied in a matter of minutes, the hi-res files will take some time. This won t slow you down however, as you can download just the files you need and transfer will take place in the background (new in EDIUS 5.1). With EDIUS 5 you can edit 4 streams of XDCAM HD422 50M data on the timeline, in real-time. Edit with Proxies To edit with proxy files only, from within the Download After Register section, select the Proxy Download option. Clips using proxy data are indicated by a P icon on the thumbnail, and can be edited on the timeline as you would any other footage. Auto-conforming from Proxies To edit your entire project using proxies, select XDCAM Exporter, give the project a name and location, and you will see a further dialog box relating to proxy clip handling. Grass Valley Website For US customers: sales.desktop.na@grassvalley.com For EU customers: sales.desktop.eu@grassvalley.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR GRV

30 The Grass Valley Aurora tapeless production system provides unmatched speed and power for collaborative, file-based production of news, sports, episodic, and reality programming. When used with XDCAM, XDCAM HD or XDCAM EX it provides an integrated end-to-end high definition workflow with absolutely no transcoding from acquisition through playout. Aurora Edit version 7.0 Aurora Ingest Removable Media Interface version 7.0 MPEG HD (35/25 Mb/s) Aurora Edit supports both the AVC protocol for operation like a fast tape deck as well as file based modes where native high res or low res video is viewed and edited directly from XDCAM. This information can then be committed to the time line and protected, even when an XDCAM disc is removed. The Aurora Ingest Removable Media Interface (RMI) is used when the workflow requires transferring XDCAM native files into a shared storage environment rather than direct editing from the media. RMI allows users to select shots, combine multiple shots into a single clip, trim clips prior to ingest, and even import all XDCAM metadata into the Aurora system s MediaFrame content management database Aurora Ingest Aurora Edit Grass Valley Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR GRV

31 XDCAM allows the Velocity ESX editing system to speed up news & promo editing by accessing and editing XDCAM media directly from the XDCAM disc, with no need for transfer. This allows for the fastest possible access to XDCAM media. An edit can be created using XDCAM proxies. Upon completion of the edit, only the portions of the high-res XDCAM files which were used in the edit (along with any desired XDCAM metadata) will be transferred from the XDCAM Professional Disc onto the NEXIO SAN. Additionally, if a collaborative editing workflow is desired, the high-res XDCAM files can be immediately transferred to the NEXIO SAN, at which point the media will be accessible to all Velocity ESX edit bays attached to the shared storage. File transferring footage from an XDCAM disc directly onto NEXIO storage, rather than through traditional real-time ingest, helps to create the fastest possible workflow for breaking news. Within seconds of completing the edit, finished material can be played to air via a NEXIO server channel. Velocity ESX 2.0 XDCAM HD/SD files can be edited directly from the XDCAM Professional Disc. 1. Choose the XDCAM viewer under the View pulldown in the main menu. 2. Set FTP address of XDCAM you would like to access 3. XDCAM media from the Professional Disc at the selected location will appear automatically in the XDCAM viewer. 4. Edit using the XDCAM files, just as you would edit any other type of media. 5. When the edit is finished, the necessary parts of the high-res XDCAM files (including handles, if desired) will be transferred to the NEXIO shared storage. Velocity ESX can access XDCAM in five ways: 1. Gigabit Ethernet FTP mode 2. IEEE1394 Mounted Drive Mode (ie, an F: drive) 3. IEEE1394 ingest 4. Baseband SDI/RS422 ingest 5. USB Mounted Drive Mode (ie, an F: drive)

32 Exporting back to XDCAM Professional Discs. Often, when an edit is complete, the final product will be conformed on the NEXIO shared storage, for immediate playout. However, the final edit may also be sent back to an XDCAM Professional Disc for archiving or other purposes. Velocity ESX allows edited material to be exported back to the XDCAM Professional Disc via FTP or IEEE1394. This flexibility allows Velocity ESX edit stations to tie in seamlessly to existing production and newsroom configurations, or act as the centerpiece of a new production or newsroom workflow. Velocity ESX can export edits back to an XDCAM Professional Disc 1. Choose Export to XDCAM Disc from the Output menu 2. Choose the preferred method of XDCAM export (export options listed below) 3. Enter appropriate IP address or File Path of the XDCAM device 4. Press the Export button. Velocity ESX can export to XDCAM in three ways: 1. Gigabit Ethernet FTP mode 2. IEEE1394 Mounted Drive Mode (ie, an F: drive) 3. Export to a local PC drive, in an XDCAM compatible format Harris Corporation Broadcast Communications Division NEXIO Servers & Velocity Editing Phone Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR HRS

33 IMC Technologies has optimized the XDCAM workflow for maximum flexibility as well as speed. Users can choose what to download from the XDCAM, and whether to stay in native MXF format or to rewrap or transcode. We support access to multiple XDCAM units at the same time and after the initial selection all the work is done in the background so the user can immediately start naming the shots, sub-clipping, and editing either in proxy mode or using high-resolution files. Remote Producer (RP), Media Producer (MP), Newsmaker (N1) and Media Manager (M2). MPEG HD 1440x1080 (35/25/18 Mb/s) 50i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1280x720 (35/25 Mb/s) 50p, 60p 1920x i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1280x720 50p, 60p Every Incite editing product RP/MP/N1 includes Media Manager (M2) which helps to organize media on disk as well as in projects. M2 is also available Standalone. Work in native MXF mode. 1. From M2, use the Connect to XDCAM function to download either by Ethernet or by i.link (FAM). 2. In the background we will automatically download all the clip metadata, proxy files and then the hi-res files. 3. Optionally, the user can choose to download the proxy files only and decide on the hi-res files later. 4. Clips can immediately be organized in M2, metadata may be added, names changed. 5. As the proxy files become available users can start Logging in M2 and Editing in RP/MP/N1. 6. Once the hi-res files are downloaded, the user can switch M2 or RP/MP/N1 to hi-res mode and all the work done is transparently available in either mode. Work in AVI/WAV mode. 1. From M2, use the Connect to XDCAM function to download either by Ethernet or by i.link (FAM). 2. Select a template to rewrap MXF into AVI/WAV. 3. In the background we will download the clip metadata, if proxy files and then hi-res files, and will start converting them. 4. Clips can immediately be organized in M2, metadata may be added, names changed. 5. Converted clips can be used as soon as they are created and they will grow dynamically as the conversion progresses. 6. Like above the proxy/hi-res switch is available. Use XDCAM material with other NLEs. 1. From M2 Standalone, use the Connect to XDCAM function to download either by Ethernet or by i.link (FAM). 2. Select either native MXF, a template to rewrap MXF (eg. to AVI/WAV or to QT), or a template to convert to another format (eg. XDCAM IMX to in AVI/WAV). 3. In the background we will automatically download all the clip metadata and start downloading the selected files (proxy/hi-res) and convert them as specified in step Converted files are written in read-while-writing mode so they may be accessed at all times and grow dynamically. IMC Technologies Inc. 30, rue des Voisins 1205 Geneva, Switzerland Phone Fax Website sales@incite-tech.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR IMC

34 Lightworks Editors import or edit Natively material in a range of formats. Native support for XDCAM format provides simple workflows allowing rapid access to XDCAM material for editing. XDCAM clips can be used Natively either by accessing them in their original location or by copying them locally. Alternatively they can be imported to a Lightworks project and converted on import to a more convenient format for the specific project. XDCAM clips can be edited together and intermixed with material in other formats. Since the XDCAM files can be used directly no time is lost on conversion and the original quality is fully maintained. Lightworks (Alacrity or Softworks 1.3, or the new Lightworks version is required) Importing XDCAM material in to your Lightworks editor is simple. 1. Create a new project or open an existing one. 2. Using the import tool browse to your XDCAM material. 3. Select required material. 4. Choose to use Native or Convert on import. 5. If converting select required format. 6. Your XDCAM material can then be simply added to our edits as required. EditShare 97 Mortimer Street London W1W 7SU Phone Fax Website sales@editshare.co.uk MK10346V9OHB10MAR LWU

35 MainConcept Software Solutions As one of the world s leading providers for video/audio codecs and software development kits (SDKs) to the broadcast, film and consumer markets, MainConcept offers various products to enhance the workflow within the XDCAM environment. The range of MainConcept solutions is based on the company s renowned Codec SDK, so that all the plug-ins, encoding as well as transcoding applications come with full XDCAM support. Software vendors who license the MainConcept Reference SDK to implement its powerful features into their own solutions benefit from the XDCAM capabilities while reducing integration work. Applications with full XDCAM HD, XDCAM IMX, XDCAM EX and XDCAM DV () support are MainConcept Reference, MainConcept MPEG Pro HD 4, and MainConcept Conversion Packs for Sony Clip Browser. MainConcept MPEG Pro HD 4 Plug-In for Adobe Premiere Pro MainConcept MPEG Pro HD 4 is a Plug-In for Adobe Premiere Pro, compliant with Premiere Pro CS3 as well as CS4, including full XDCAM support. 1. Start Premiere Pro CS4 using an MPEG Pro HD 4 project preset. 2. Import and edit your videos in the Premiere Pro timeline. 3. Export your project using the MainConcept MPEG Pro HD 4 Plug-In (File > Export > MPEG Pro). 4. In the MainConcept MPEG Pro HD 4 Export Dialog, choose one of the Export Types (e.g. XDCAM HD) and the Profile from the dropdown menu. 5. If necessary, you can also tweak the settings in the Advanced Settings Dialogs. 6. Start the project export...

36 MainConcept Reference Professional Transcoding Application MainConcept Reference is a transcoding application that combines almost all available MainConcept codecs. It enables video transcoding into numerous formats. Reference comes with full XDCAM support. 1. Start MainConcept Reference. Click the Open Media button at the top left to select any media file. 2. In the Output section of MainConcept Reference choose XDCAM HD under Preset. Click the Video, Audio, Stream, Filters, and Acceleration tabs and change the corresponding options to make any changes if needed. 3. When you re done with the settings click the Browse for output file button. Choose an output file name and a destination. 4. Start transcoding by clicking the Start button in the top menu of Reference. 5. After the transcoding process your XDCAM HD content is ready for further use.

37 MainConcept Conversion Packs Plug-Ins for Sony Clip Browser Sony Clip Browser comes with a wide variety of MainConcept export presets in demo mode to easily transcode digital media content. In case a production house needs to convert a video (e.g. for Video Podcasting or archiving footage on PD), it should choose MainConcept Conversion Pack, unlocking the demo application into a tool for commercial use. There are two MainConcept Plug-Ins available, Conversion Pack #1 to provide full version access to Internet format conversion profiles and Conversion Pack #2 to give full version access to XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX interoperability transcoding, e.g. archiving on Professional Disc. 1. Within Sony Clip Browser select a file and click File in the menu. 2. Select Export to see one of the available formats. 3. By choosing one of the MXF profiles you can convert your XDCAM content.

38 MainConcept Reference SDK Professional Transcoding Engine The MainConcept Reference SDK consists of a powerful encoding & decoding engine supporting all renowned MainConcept codecs. Due to the extensive format support, the Reference engine offers highest flexibility to generate streams that are compliant to numerous devices and renowned media, such as XDCAM and XDCAM EX, among others. Developers can create and edit XML based transcoding presets and use them within their own applications. The MainConcept Reference SDK provides full XDCAM and XDCAM EX capabilities. MainConcept Elisabethstrasse Aachen Germany Phone +49 (0) Website info@mainconcept.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR MIC

39 The Matrox Axio editing platforms combined with Adobe Premiere Pro provide realtime native editing of OP-1A standard MXF files captured using Sony XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM HD422 devices., MPEG IMX, and MPEG HD, and MPEG HD422 are all supported. Matrox Axio users can transfer native XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM HD422 MXF files into their editing system then mix them with a variety of other native HD and SD media and AVI files on an HD or SD timeline in real time. This smooth workflow and interoperability eliminates inefficient, time-consuming file and codec transcoding and effects rendering. It simplifies integration with various broadcast equipment and eases file management in networked environments by eliminating file recompression to match timeline formats. Matrox Axio LE 4.2 Matrox Axio HD 4.2 Matrox Axio SD 4.2 Workflow steps: 1. Transfer full-resolution native XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM HD422 MXF files into the Matrox Axio editing system via Ethernet, USB, or FireWire.

40 2. Edit multiple layers of video and graphics using the realtime engine of Matrox Axio; mixing MPEG IMX,, MPEG HD, and MPEG HD422 material with other native HD and SD media and AVI files as needed on any HD or SD timeline. 3. Apply effects in real time including colour correction, chroma/luma keying, speed changes, blur/glow/soft focus, 3D DVE with soft edges and realistic shadows, and many more. 4. Export your HD or SD timeline from within Adobe Premiere to an XDCAM or XDCAM HD compatible MXF file. 5. (0ptional) Play out your project from the Axio timeline in realtime directly to XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM HD422 over SDI. Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd St. Regis Blvd Dorval, Quebec Canada, H9P 2T4 Phone +1 (800) (North America) +1 (514) (Worldwide) Fax +1 (514) Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR MTR

41 Matrox MXO2 is the first portable I/O device that lets you playout XDCAM HD directly from Final Cut Pro using a MacBook Pro without first transcoding to an intermediate format such as ProRes or DVCPRO. While you edit, Matrox MXO2 lets you see your XDCAM HD project on your broadcast monitor or an inexpensive HDMI display at the correct frame rate and size with no dropped frames. You just put your XDCAM HD footage on the timeline and press play. Once you ve finished your edit, Matrox MXO2 lets you play out your XDCAM HD timeline directly from Final Cut Pro to SDI and analog formats. You save time on every project and enjoy a more fluid workflow. Matrox MXO2 fits easily into your laptop bag, can run for hours off a field battery, and weighs under 3 1/2 lbs. It also works with your Mac Pro Matrox MXO2 1 Connect and Import XDCAM HD Professional Disc media into Final Cut Pro over ilink or USB 2.0 via Sony XDCAM Transfer application, or over Ethernet via Flip4Mac XDCAM plug-in.

42 2 Set the proper output resolution for Matrox MXO2 using the View ->Video Playback setting. 3 Edit on your MacBook Pro. Matrox MXO2 lets you monitor your XDCAM project on your broadcast monitor or an inexpensive HDMI display at the correct frame rate and size with no dropped frames. You can adjust and control your HDMI monitor exactly like you would a broadcast HD/SD monitor. Controls for hue, chroma, contrast, brightness, and blue-only are provided. This unique control gives you completely accurate color representation so that you can use your HDMI monitor even for color grading. 4 Playout your XDCAM and XDCAM HD timelines at full frame rate and full frame size directly from Final Cut Pro using your MacBook Pro. With Matrox MXO2, no transcoding is needed to output SD and HD over SDI, HDMI, or analog to a deck or any other device. Matrox Video Products Group 1055 St. Regis Blvd Dorval, Quebec Canada, H9P 2T4 Phone +1 (800) (North America) +1 (514) Website video.info@matrox.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR MTR

43 The mxfspeedrail S1000 is a multi-resolution SDI capture system with support for the most commonly used broadcast formats to enable editing while recording. A powerful and flexible solution, yet affordable and simple to use, that captures your formats of choice directly into any shared media storage. STREAMLINED PRODUCTION WORKFLOW The edit-while-capturing feature and the simultaneous generation of hi-res and proxies make the S1000 the ideal system for multi-resolution workflows. The mxfspeedrail was designed to easely be upgraded to the video codec of your choice allowing to switch between SD and HD workflows. EASY AUTOMATION The SOAP and BVW/VDCP interfaces let the S1000 play nicely with your asset management and automation systems, while the built-in VTR controller turns a batch-capture of your tape assets into a simple task. Monitoring and configuration is easy, either locally or using the web-based GUI. SDI-RECORDER mxfspeedrail S1000 and mxfspeedrail S1100 (Multi-resolution and multi-format recorder) Supported Video Codec Formats Sony XDCAM MPEG-4 Proxy mxfspeedrail S1000 main features: SDI / HD-SDI capture from Live-feeds and VTRs Crash record capture Scheduled capture VIDEO 1 or 2 channel SDI / HD-SDI (SMPTE 259M / SMPTE 292M) in 1RU 525/625, 1080i, 1080p or 720p selectable video resolution Timecode VITC (SMPTE RP188); LTC (SMPTE 12M) or Time-of-day AUDIO Up to 8 channels of embedded audio (SMPTE 272M / SMPTE 299M) - for S1100 series Up to 12 channels of embedded audio (SMPTE 272M / SMPTE 299M) - for S1000 series Sampling at 48kHz with 24 bit precision OUTPUTS Simultaneous recording of both full resolution and proxy versions of the input signal Direct writing to Avid Unity, Omneon MediaGrid or any shared storage, through Ethernet 1Gbps ports Asset check-in to Avid Interplay or MediaManager Sony native MXF OP1a wrapping Avid native MXF OPAtom wrapping MONITORING Input video signal preview at PC monitor Video SDI input loop-through via SDI/HD-SDI out Audio monitoring (2 channel monitoring at a time through analog audio output) INTERFACES Intuitive web-based and local GUIs for Ingesters and Administrators SOAP interface VDCP and Sony BVW interfaces for inbound control BVW interface for direct control of VTRs Work Environment Clip Preview Batch Vapture Scheduler

44 mxfspeedrail is an innovative file-based ingest solution, built on state of the art technology. mxfspeedrail moves your MXF media - video, audio and metadata - seamlessly, from any location into an AVID UnityTM ISIS or MediaNetwork or any other shared media storage. Among other great features, the F1000 and F1000 VS models have the ability to ingest files while they are being created, that is, read-while-write and make them available for editing at the start of the transfer. Plus, the F1000 supports a broad range of devices, including SONY XDCAM, SONY XDCAM HD, SONY XDCAM EX and others. Monitoring, configuration and operation are all straightforward using its intuitive web-based GUI, accessible from anywhere in the network. A SOAP interface is also available, easing the integration with other systems, in a true SOA environment. mxfspeedrail was designed to be simple, with both unattended and user-driven operation modes, giving users the freedom to adapt it to any specific workflow. FILE-BASED INGEST mxfspeedrail F Multi-source and Growing File Ingest mxfspeedrail F1010 series - Multi-resolution and multi-format ingest mxfspeedrail F1010 F1012 F1010 XD F1010 PP F1012 PP F1000 EX Ingest media files into any post-production storage Editing-While-Ingesting SD and long GOP HD video clips No need to use an editing suite for ingest operations Simultaneous ingest of several files Direct Ingest from FTP servers and network shares Selection of multiple files for ingest XDCAM; XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX device Metadata ingest Unattended ingest operations with scheduling support Monitoring of transfer progress Automatic clip renaming based on user defined templates Hot-Folders - Ingest automatically any content dropped on the Hot Folder Hot-Swap - Ingest automatically whenever a disc or memory card is inserted in a connected device Intuitive web-based GUI for remote control and monitoring Ingest job list with comprehensive scheduler Clip preview and sub-clipping support Multi-user profiles Backup option of XDCAM disks to shared storages and archives SOAP interface for Media Asset Management Integration mxfspeedrail F1000 F1000 VS Among all the above great features, the F1000 and F1000 VS models have also the ability to allow editing capability to video editors of files that are being created when transferring video files from Video Servers or archives, that is, double growing file support. Sony XDCAM MPEG-4 Proxy s: Work Environment Files Ingest Batch Ingest MOG Technologies Phone PT: Phone US: +1 (917) Fax Website info@mog-technologies.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR MOG

45 MXF Import QT from MXF4mac provides direct and conversion-free access to MXF assets from Sony XDCAM. A rewrapping to the QuickTime MOV format is not required, the MXF assets are instantly accessible without any pre-processing. MXF Import QT also supports streaming which allows access to MXF files while they are being transferred. MXF media from XDCAM decks can be transferred via ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet and accessed from the destination while the file still grows. Both Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Server support access and editing of the streaming and growing MXF XDCAM files. The editing application is no longer blocked while an ingest is ongoing. It's the fastest possible access to XDCAM footage. MXF Import QT v2.2 MPEG HD 1440x1080 (35/25/18 Mb/s) 50i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1280x720 (35/25 Mb/s) 50p, 60p 1920x i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1280x720 50p, 60p 1. Via Ethernet Transfer XDCAM MXF files via Ethernet to a local or centralized storage system. Import XDCAM MXF files into Final Cut Pro while the transfer is ongoing. Edit streaming MXF files and/or completed MXF files. 2. Via FireWire Copy XDCAM MXF files via FireWire to a local or centralized storage system. Import XDCAM MXF files into Final Cut Pro while the copy process is ongoing (not supported with the standard Mac OS X Finder copy process). Edit streaming MXF files and/or completed MXF files. 3. Via USB Copy XDCAM MXF files via USB to a local or centralized storage system. Import XDCAM MXF files into Final Cut Pro while the copy process is ongoing (not supported with the standard Mac OS X Finder copy process). Edit streaming MXF files and/or completed MXF files. MXF4mac by Hamburg Pro Audio An der Alster Hamburg, Germany Phone Fax Website info@mxf4mac,com MK10346V9OHB10MAR MXF

46 NL Technology s family of AutoIngest products provides a significant boost to both productivity and features for the ingest process of XDCAM media into the Avid environment. AutoIngest eliminates the need to use editing resources and highly trained personnel to perform the time consuming and often cumbersome task of bringing clips from the optical media into Avid s editors or workgroup shared storage. By freeing these resources to focus on creative tasks, there is an immediate gain in productivity and reduction in production costs. AutoIngest works automatically, converting both high resolution and proxy media to Avid compliant MXF files, attaches all assigned metadata and shot marks to the Avid clips, and provides a set of tools that allow metadata enhancements prior to ingest. AutoIngest works with all Sony XDCAM readers, XDCAM decks and the XDCAM Cart to provide a simple means of ingesting directly into the Avid environment. Optional configurations provide transfer to an archive solution during ingest without having to bring the media into the Avid first. AutoIngest can run on your Avid editor or as a workgroup client with automatic check in of clips and metadata to your Asset Management system. AutoIngest is offered at several tiers of functionality and pricing to meet site requirements. SAT AI AutoIngest MPEG HD 1440x1080 (35/25/18 Mb/s) 50i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1280x720 (35/25 Mb/s) 50p, 60p 1920x i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1280x720 50p, 60p SAT AI AutoIngest and XDCAM Workflow 1. Capture XDCAM media. 2. Optionally perform additional metadata enhancements to clips with PDZ-1 (Disc and clip titling is used automatically by AutoIngest to set the Avid clip name). 3. Bring optical media to AutoIngest system. (XDCAM deck with FTP, XDCAM CART or the PDW-U1) 4. AutoIngest detects the presence of new XDCAM media, and immediately scans for new clips. If configured for automatic operation, AutoIngest begins ingesting all file based media from the optical storage, creating and transferring fully compliant Avid MXF. Manual operation of AutoIngest allows the user to batch rename clips and add, modify or delete metadata prior to transfer. 5. As each clip is ingested, all metadata assigned at capture and with the PDZ-1 is transferred with the media to the Avid Workspace, providing a rich set of descriptive information for the editors. 6. AutoIngest can be configured to bring in Proxy media first to allow editing to begin sooner. AutoIngest replaces the proxy quality audio with the 48khz uncompressed audio material for better sound editing. After offline editing is completed the sequence can be consolidated using Avid's BATCH IMPORT to acquire only the high resolution media required for the sequence. 7. XDCAM Clips are stored to the appropriate Avid Workspace and optionally checked into Avid Interplay. NL Technology North Andover, MA USA Phone +1 (978) Website sales@nltek.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR NLT

47 The Omneon Spectrum and MediaDeck media server systems are the industry s most scalable, reliable and cost effective video server and storage infrastructure for television production, playout, and archive applications a solution that s transforming the economics of broadcasting for television operations worldwide. By combining its expertise in broadcast with the best practices of information technology, Omneon is able to deliver cost-effective and flexible networked media servers that meet the demanding requirements of broadcast XDCAM environments. Omneon Spectrum media servers incorporate an open and advanced architecture, providing a facility with a scalable common server and storage infrastructure. Omneon powers XDCAM workflows for high-visibility broadcasters throughout the world. For more detailed information on Omneon s complete line of products, go to Omneon Spectrum Omneon MediaDeck 1440x i, 60i 1280x720 50p, 60p 1920x i, 60i, 1280x720 50p, 60p The Omneon Sepctrum and MediaDeck media servers deliver highly reliable and scalable real-time ingest and playback capabilities to any XDCAM-based facility. Clips can be ingested stored and played back natively in the customer s preferred flavor of XDCAM - no transcoding or re-wrapping is required. XDCAM clips may also be transferred into or out of the system directly over the standard GigE ports, again with no transcoding or re-wrapping. These transfers can even take place while the clip is actually being recorded or played out. Omneon s flexible I/O ports mean that the various formats stored in the server s file system can be played out back to back in any combination, with built in up/down and aspect ratio conversion as necessary. No transcoding or re-wrapping is required when using XDCAM editors with Omneon servers either. Material, in its native XDCAM format, can be imported or exported to or from an editor directly over the standard GigE interfaces. When working with Apple Final Cut Pro, latencies in edit workflows can be dramatically reduced by using Omneon s unique Edit-in-place capabilities. In this case, the editor treats the server s file system as if it were a directly connected local drive - the Spectrum or MediaDeck will simply serve frames of media to the editor over the network as required by the edit application. This means that media does not need to be transferred over to local drives before editing can begin, saving valuable time, and allowing News and Sports Highlight operationss to get their material to air much more quickly.

48 The Omneon MediaGrid Active Storage System, coupled with it s optional grid-powered transcoding solution, ProXchange, offers users the capability to store all required media in a central storage device, with the ability to quickly transcode other formats of material to the required XDCAM profile directly on that storage. The grid-powered nature of ProXchange means that multiple CPU cores (which are already contained in the storage system) can work in parallel on any transcode job, or any number of jobs for that matter. The fact that the storage itself is performing the transcode means that clips do not need to be transferred over the house network for conversion, and the result does not need to be transferred back a real, tangible savings in both time and capital cost. The Omneon MediaGrid and ProXchange are in use by high-visibility broadcasters throughout the world. For more detailed information on Omneon s complete line of products, go to Omneon MediaGrid Omneon ProXchange 1440x i, 60i 1280x720 50p, 60p 1920x i, 60i, 1280x720 50p, 60p The Omneon Storage Platform When MediaGrid is combined with Spectrum or MediaDeck, the result is a storage platform in which the whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts the Omneon Storage Platform. With advanced transfer methodologies and built-in media processing, the Omneon platform offers users a wealth of media storage and processing capabilities which are unmatched by any other platform available today. Integrating closely with XDCAM equipment, the platform can act as both storage and media processing engine for many typical operations additional language tracks can be added, Closed Captioning information edited, and AFD flags inserted all locally inside the platform itself, reducing network traffic and management headaches. A sophisticated range of Application Programming Interfaces ensures that 3 rd party applications can make use of this intelligent media processing to offload activities from their own systems leaving them available for more difficult tasks, and greatly improving overall system efficiency Omneon Inc 1237 E. Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, Ca USA Phone Fax Website sales@omneon.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR OMN

49 The OPUS system provides the ability to ingest either the complete Clips recorded on the XDCAM disc, or selected segments of the Clips recorded. The MPEG4 low-resolution media is used to view and mark up the segments to be ingested. The hi-resolution media is file-transferred from the disc onto a Video Disk Server by Transfer Manager. Clip Metadata can be imported into the OPUS Clip record. Benefits of this files based workflow are: A common unified user interface can be used for all tasks throughout the OPUS MAM system Media can be viewed using the browse proxy prior to transferring the Hi-res content, which saves time Users can transfer just the parts (segments) they need for the edit, saving valuable disc space on the Hi-res video server OPUS version 1.3 There are a number of key steps in the ingest process: 1. You register an XDCAM disc in the OmniBus-system database. 2. You review the content of the disc by playing cached browse-quality (MPEG4) media files. 3. You register in the OmniBus-system database the files you want to work with. 4. You mark the segments of the broadcast-quality files that you want XDCAM Ingest to copy onto a video server. 5. You request the OmniBus-system dubbing service, Transfer Manager, to copy the broadcast-quality media. OmniBus Systems Stanford House Stanford-on-Soar Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 5PY United Kingdom Phone Fax Website sales@omnibus.co.uk MK10346V9OHB10MAR OBS

50 OpenCube MXF software offer a comprehensive set of applications for managing XDCAM equipment and the MXF files they generate. The company provides an interoperable turnkey solution to streamline your workflow and boost your productivity. MXFTk is widely used for monitoring XDCAM MXF files, editing metadata and extracting essence material to create subclips. Its powerful tools allow you to generate XDCAM compatible files, along with the metadata required for easy storage on Optical Disc. XFReader is the ideal application to play back all types of XDCAM MXF files HD, SD full quality, or Mpeg4 proxy on both VGA or HD SDI screens. XFConverter is the appropriate glue to unwrap, convert and rewrap XDCAM files into other MXF file formats without modifying their essence. The application is fully compliant with Avid and Apple equipments. MXFTk v2.2 XFReader v2.2 XFConverter v Use MXFTk Toolbox to create, edit, partial restore your own XDCAM MXF files. 2. Browse your MXF XDCAM files with XFReader and display them on both VGA and HD SDI screens. 3. Use XFConverter to: Repurpose your XDCAM MXF files into other MXF or QuickTime files and enhance your interoperability. Seamlessly ingest into the Avid Interplay environment and ensure compliancy with NLE system. OpenCube Technologies SAS Parc Technologique du Canal 9, avenue de l Europe Ramonville St-Agne (Toulouse), France Phone +33 (0) Fax +33 (0) Website contact@opencubetech.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR OCT

51 Sony XDCAM and Quantel s Systems deliver the best production workflows today. Users are impressed with the speed and agility of the Quantel XDCAM interface, that allows direct access to the essence and metadata. This, combined with the easy to use, progressive Quantel editing interface has resulted in much faster operational workflows. With the launch of Sony XDCAM HD, Quantel continues its tradition of working closely with leading edge companies such as Sony. Quantel products compatible with the Sony XDCAM family include: sq Cut, sq Edit, sq Edit Plus, Marco, eq, iq and sq systems, all of the above working in standard definition, high definition, or if required, both. sq Systems: V4.1 or later provides: Essence Drivers for direct access using FAM sq Load for central ingest using FAM Workstations including eq, iq, Pablo V4.1 or later provides: Essence Drivers for direct access using FAM 720x480 at 25 Mb/s (59.94i) 720x576 at 25 Mb/s (50i) MPEG IMX 720x480 at 30, 40 and 50 Mb/s (59.94i) 720x576 at 30, 40 and 50 Mb/s (50i) MPEG HD 1440x1080 at 35 Mb/s (59.94i, 50i) 1440x1080 at 25 Mb/s (59.94i, 50i) 1280x720 at 35 Mb/s (59.94p, 50p, 25p, 23.98p) MPEG HD x1080 at 50 Mb/s (59.94i, 50i) 1280x720 at 50 Mb/s (59.94p, 50p, 25p, 23.98p) XDCAM Essence Driver The XDCAM essence driver speeds workflow with XDCAM SD and HD. Essence drivers are a new Quantel technology that takes advantage of the non-linear nature of new acquisition systems to allow edit seats to work with file-based media without first transferring it. The workflow described below is available in V4.1 onwards and replaces the 3.6 XDCAM bin workflow. XDCAM Essence Driver Workflow details Media on a connected XDCAM device is accessed in the XDCAM bin. The XDCAM bin has a folder search box allowing for easy folder selection rather than having to type in a path name. Clips or subclips in the XDCAM bin can be viewed, selected and moved to the desk or timeline. Clips or subclips can be played for viewing purposes. Clips or subclips can be edited together and edits previewed. Content from XDCAM devices can be freely mixed with local and server content. These processes do not move content from the XDCAM device into the Quantel workspace unless localised or published. Working with XDCAM content can start as soon as the device is connected. Please note that the sq Server does not support 25p or 23.98p frame rates Clips, subclips and edits containing subclips can be localised or published to the server. Localise and publish transfer the high bit-rate essence from the XDCAM device into the Quantel environment. The recommended workflow when using the XDCAM essence driver is to use the bin to select clips and perform your initial shot selection. This can be done either on the desktop using floating clips and appending each shot to a target floating clip, or by adding each new subclip to the timeline. Once shot selection has been completed, we recommend using the localise button to move the essence to the seat s local storage. When using XDCAM HD this will result in a transcode to the sq Server preferred HD format. The local storage of the seat will provide better playback performance when cutting between shots and when rendering transitions and other effects. Localising the essence after shot selection means that the transcoding occurs early on in the editing process, so when you come to publish we only need to transfer the deltas to the sq Server rather than a combined transcode/publish process. When working with eq, iq and Pablo the XDCAM essence is un-compressed when the material is localized.

52 sq Load sq Load is a central ingest tool for loading of XDCAM media. sq Load delivers a faster than realtime ingest for file based media to shared storage. The ingest operator is offered the ability to supplement camera originated metadata and a choice of loading clips as a single story or individual rushes. Headline Features Video preview of clips View and filter clip list and metadata Add clips to a batch ingest list On screen progress reporting Automatically rename, change owner and category for all clips in a batch Transfer of metadata to sq Server Instant sharing with all users Automatic transcoding (where necessary) to ISA Format Functionality The interface allows the user to view a list of clips and metadata on a locally connected XDCAM device or on a network path. The clip list may be configured to display selected metadata fields before import. The user may also view a video preview of a selected clip before ingest. Clips are dragged to the batch ingest window where they can be re-ordered, given a new title and an owner and category added. The original clip name can be amended to a user-defined story title with the original clip number appended so that operators can search for a story name and display all the results from the batch ingest. Clips can be transferred into a selected sq server as individual rushes or grouped into a single sequence. The audio and video essence are ingested in parallel so that users can chase the ingest in the same way as an SDI recording. The status of clips in the batch list is displayed along with a progress bar for the active clip transfer: Quantel Ltd Turnpike Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 2NX United Kingdom Phone +44 (0) Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR QTL

53 Rhozet, a business unit of Harmonic Inc., is dedicated to providing media transcoding solutions to the broadcasting, VOD, web, and mobile markets. Rhozet s Carbon Coder and Carbon Server products provide a fast, flexible, and scalable architecture for media transcoding. The Carbon family supports the complete range of media formats including MXF, GXF, H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2, etc. In addition to media transcoding, Rhozet also provides a host of other functions such as standards conversion, logo insertion, subtitling, audio channel mapping, etc. Rhozet products have an easy-to-use user interface, as well as an XML-based SDK for complete programmatic control. For more information please visit Rhozet Carbon Coder v3.0 To Import from XDCAM 1. Mount XDCAM media 2. Open Carbon Coder and choose the XDCAM media as the source location 3. Select the formats you would like to create from the XDCAM source 4. Press Convert to start the conversion process To Export to XDCAM 1. Load any source file 2. Select the XDCAM Exporter and choose your desired XDCAM format 3. Press Convert to start the conversion process Please note that both the import and export processes can be automated via our watch folders or programmatically controlled via Carbon s XML-based API. Rhozet, a business unit of Harmonic Inc. 549 Baltic Way Sunnyvale, CA Phone Website sales@rhozet.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR RHZ

54 SeaChange International is a leading provider of innovative Broadcast servers that are changing television. SeaChange flash memory & disk based servers are deployed with thousands of customers worldwide. With SeaChange Broadcast Medialibrary and MediaServer, broadcasters have a solid foundation for innovative tapeless workflows while utilizing XDCAM and XDCAM HD products. SeaChange is headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts and has product development, support and sales offices throughout the world. XDCAM Compatibility SeaChange MediaClient 6000 series SeaChange MediaGateway SeaChange MediaServer 1000 series XDCAM Compatibility SeaChange MediaClient and SeaChange MediaServer support Sony XDCAM as well as Sony XDCAM HD natively. SeaChange Customers can now quickly and efficiently deploy tapeless workflows from ingest to playout by combining Sony XDCAM and SeaChange Broadcast technologies. SeaChange MediaGateway also helps broadcasters to connect XDCAM decks to manage media bi-directional transfers with SeaChange servers. More importantly, preserving the image quality entirely. Products supporting XDCAM: SeaChange Broadcast MediaLibrary 24000ex,12000ex and 6000ex SeaChange MediaClient 6000 series with HD and SD codec support SeaChange MediaGateway Pro v3.0 compatible with Sony XDCAM for file exchange SeaChange MediaServer 1000 series SeaChange Website sales@schange.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR SAC

55 Sony XDCAM + Sobey Editmax Non-linear editing system; An integrated program editing workflow based on XDCAM non-linear medium. It can reduce editing time and cost, realize magic improvement editing efficiency. After on-site shooting, the editor can edit proxy AV data using Sobey Mobile Station in the field. When the Proxy Editing is complete, the Sobey system can ingest only necessary parts of high-resolution material which were selected in the proxy timeline. The editor can take the high-resolution timeline to studio and on air, or render the timeline to stream file such an WMV to transfer by network for the emergency news. i.link (File Access Mode)/Ethernet 1. Direct access the disc to preview clips and mark IN/OUT in Disc Manager Window 2. The pre-edit timeline which offers user to cut or edit before ingesting. 3. The XDCAM taskbar makes the clips easy to manage, users can create more tasks to select which clips they need. 4. Read and Write EDL/Sequence to Disc in MXF format 5. Write back final sequence to disc in MXF format while rendering 6. Support XDCAM/XDCAM HD workflow both EM2 A mobile non-linear editing system 1440x i, 60i including Variable Frame Rate 1920x i, 60i EM2 mobile non-linear editing system is based on the front cell of Nonlinear Workflow network of Sony Professional Disc technology, and it provides the following functions; low resolution clips uploading at high speed, highly efficient low resolution editing in the field, transminssion of EDL, clip copy and remote transmission etc, which provide the powerful latest Nonlinear Workflow network. Function Description Adopting high and powerful functions laptop, supporting real time and multi-layer timeline, multi-layer dynamic CG, even the real time 3D special effects. More than 170 types of visual effects which are real-time when added even in the HD editing environment. Supporting multi-bitrate editing at the same time Supporting burning sequence to disc in DVD /VCD/Blu-ray data format Supporting i-link and Ethernet interfaces, and supporting AV data uploading at high speed based on SBP2. Supporting XDCAM /XDCAM HD technology perfectly Supporting FTP, WLAN, cut transmission, and provides the fast clip transmission

56 E7 2.0 Sobey s new generation desktop system 1440x i, 60i including Variable Frame Rate 1920x i, 60i E7 2.0 is a high performance NLE editing engine; It uses Windows desktop style, provides multiplicative operation modes, and supports flexible system transmutation. According to workflow, it not only emphasizes editing conveniently, but also provides powerful functions at the same time.e7 2.0 makes use of open structure and CPU+GPU as the kemel;e7 cooperation with Sony XDCAM HD. And it can easily support future system development. Function Description Open Structure Based on CPU+GPU Desktop Style,Multiplication Operation Modes Easy, Stable, Efficient HD/SD Mix-editing High quality HD CG system and real-time GPU effects, more than 170 types of visual effects which are real-time when added even in the HD editing environment. Supporting multi-bitrate editing at the same time Supporting burning sequence to disc in DVD /VCD/Blu-ray data format Flexible Product Transmutation Skin and modularization design Sobey Digital Technology Co.,Ltd No.2,Xin Yuan Avenue RD.Xinjiapo Industrial Park, Gao Xin, Chengdu, China, Phone Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR SBY

57 Sonaps has been developed to be a perfect companion to XDCAM system, as News Production System, in order to match today s broadcasting demands much more efficient operations, including nonlinear, network-based operations, use of metadata, and interoperability with other devices, and system flexibility including easy migration from standard definition (SD) to high definition (HD). Sonaps Sonaps and XDCAM systems Perfect News Production System Power of proxy : Effective low-resolution proxy editing workflow During acquisition, XDCAM devices automatically create low-resolution proxies, the Sonaps system ingests proxy file first, so that journalists or editors can share materials and start editing as soon as proxies available to operate. High-resolution material from XDCAM disc will be transferred as a background task while journalist and editors are viewing and editing proxies. Mixed XDCAM native formats editing on the same timeline The XPRI NS Editor can handle XDCAM formats natively and these do not require transcoding while material is being ingested. The original picture quality is therefore maintained throughout the workflow. While editing the XPRI NS can even mix and match high- and low-resolution content in any combination of formats (both SD and HD) everything appears seamlessly on the same timeline for finishing with the extensive palette of XPRI NS editing tools. XDCAM metadata compatibility Starting from the planning stage all the way through XDCAM acquisition, editing, playout, and the archive stages of the workflow, the system enables metadata to be managed and passed onto the next stage. XDCAM metadata (for example, EssenseMarks and comments) created by camera operators and journalists in the field. Metadata contributes to the efficiency of the entire operation such as searching materials, and is a value add for all of the material as well as a link between high-resolution and low-resolution proxy. Flexible ingest for News Production and on-air In addition to usual XDCAM import by using Filing operation window on Ingest terminal, XDCAM material as well as PD-EDL can be imported via XPRI NS craft editor. Furthermore, Sonaps allows to import selected pieces of material from XDCAM, as on-air material, directly to the Playout Server.

58 XDCAM Media handling in a networked production Ingest XDCAM material from Sonaps Ingest Terminal Sonaps imports selected pieces of material from XDCAM professional disc to the Material Server. Using the Import List window, operator places check mark into the check boxes in the Import column of materials and EDLs which operator wants to import. Direct Ingest from XDCAM device to Playout Server (FTP KAMATAKI) Sonaps allows to import selected pieces of material from XDCAM, as on-air material, directly to the Playout Server. FTP compile from Sonaps to XDCAM Sonaps also enables user to compile materials stored on the Material Server and Playout Server onto a professional disc. XPRI NS highlighted features Providing Direct Access and Cache two modes to preview disc clip in XDCAM Explorer before ingest, support Mark IN/OUT point for high res Partial ingest. Ingest Proxy file first for quick proxy editing, and background ingest high resolution to Material Server. Supporting high res clip Partial ingest and Extended Portion ingest for each clip and In/Out part of timeline. Supporting ingest clips based on PD-EDL. Providing high-speed writing back PD-EDL, Project and Sequence to XDCAM disc. Advanced Color Correction Sonaps system overview XDCAM Explorer on XPRI NS XDCAM Disc DataBase Clip in a Disc Clip Preview Monitor Metadata of a Selected Clip Sony Corporation Planning Dept Business & Professional System Business Division B2B Solution Business Group Phone MK10346V9OHB10MAR SNP

59 Telestream products make it possible to get video content to any audience regardless of how it is created, distributed or viewed. Throughout the entire digital media lifecycle, from capture to viewing, for consumers through high-end professionals, Telestream provides products that range from components to fully-automated workflow systems. Telestream s FlipFactory, Episode, Pipeline and MXF XDCAM Component products integrate with Sony XDCAM for easy access and transcode of media. FlipFactory Episode (MPEG HD422 support coming soon) Pipeline MXF XDCAM Import Component MXF XDCAM Export Component (MPEG IMX only) MPEG HD 1440x1080 (35/25/18 Mb/s) 50i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p 1920x i, 60i, 1280x720 50p, 60p FlipFactory and Episode allow you to import content directly from your XCDAM into your transcoding workflow. Once in your workflow you can transform the media into over 120 different formats for further processing or distribution. FlipFactory also supports the XDCAM format on a variety of broadcast servers. Pipeline provides direct ingest from Sony XDCAM and encoding to IMX 30, 40, 50. The MXF XDCAM component provides direct ingest from Sony XDCAM into your Final Cut Pro project bin. This allows for quick and easy file access without going to baseband video. It also provides export from Final Cut Pro to Sony XDCAM digital acquisition tools. Telestream 848 Gold Flat Road Nevada City, CA USA Phone Fax Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR TLS

60 Only Vegas Pro 9 software combines real-time DV, SD, and HD video editing with unrivaled audio tools to provide the ultimate allin-one environment for creative professionals. With its unique, visual approach to digital video and audio production, Vegas Pro software delivers tremendous power, incredible speed, and maximum productivity in an uncomplicated, efficient platform. Vegas Pro 9 software provides all the tools needed to edit proxy and full resolution HD and SD XDCAM MXF files natively, no transcoding required. Vegas Pro 9 supports all HD and SD XDCAM compression types (MPEG HD 4:2:0, MPEG HD 4:2:2, IMX 30,40,50, ), all framerates, all aspect ratios, multichannel audio, and essence marks. All proxy and full resolution XDCAM source file types can be mixed in a single timeline, edited, and transferred back to XDCAM via i.link, Network FTP, or SDI. Vegas Pro 9 also supports XDCAM EX files natively. XDCAM Specific Features Include: File access mode (FAM, VFAM) i.link transfer Ethernet transfer XDCAM Explorer pane Essence marks support (all types) Proxy editing Master to disc (all formats) SD Import (all modes supported, native.mxf editing) HD Import (all modes supported, native.mxf editing) Multichannel audio read (all supported channel configurations, full/proxy resolution) PDZ list import, with proxy/full resolution conform capabilities Conform proxy timeline to full resolution (with file trimming if supported by deck) Conform all selected proxy media in Vegas database to full resolution SD Render (all modes supported by format) HD render (all modes supported by format) Multichannel audio write (all supported channel configurations) Smart rendering support for all full resolution XDCAM formats Vegas Pro 9 software 1440x i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1920x i, 60i, 25p, 30p 1280x720 50p, 60p Editing workflow XDCAM material: 1. Browse proxy or full resolution files in the Vegas Pro XDCAM Explorer window. 2. Add proxy or full resolution MXF files directly to Vegas Pro timeline or Trimmer window for editing. 3. Optionally use XDCAM essence marks to quickly locate scenes marked during shooting. 4. Optionally conform your Vegas Pro project, replacing proxy clips with trimmed full resolution clips. 5. Program masters can be output to XDCAM disc via File Access Mode (i.link), FTP (Ethernet), or SDI. Sony Creative Software 1617 Sherman Avenue Madison, WI 53704, USA Phone Website MK10346V9OHB10MAR VGS

61 Video Technics provides the most compliant level of interoperability with Sony XDCAM and the Apella Video Server Family with simple drag and drop operations. With the VT HotFolder importing SD/HD file-based media content from the Sony XDCAM has never been easier. Through an automatic or interactive methodology, native XDCAM files are seamlessly imported into the VT database for shared access and immediate playout on any HD/SD Apella video server. VT HotFolder supports up to five independent folder profiles that you configure to be either fully automatic or interactive to allow user-defined metadata to be entered. A profile also defines the type of ingest process (copy, re-wrap, or transcode), metadata base template, Media Location target, user ID range, and other parameters. Low-resolution proxy media for Apella users is automatically generated for all incoming XDCAM files. Using the VT Proxy Editor, you can search, sort, and edit the proxies. Furthermore, you can link or download media that has been ingested and resides in the VT database into most nonlinear editors by dragging content from the VT Browser into the editor s project bin or desktop. Managing collaborative broadcast media content has never been so fast and easy! Apella Media Server Family v5.0 VT Proxy Editor v5.0 VT HotFolder v5.0 MPEG HD 1440x1080 (35/25/18 Mb/s) 50i, 60i, 25p, 30p, 23.98p including Variable Frame Rate 1920x i, 60i, 25p, 30p 1280x720 50p, 60p VT HotFolder Workflows 1. Launch the VT HotFolder application. 2. Define the HotFolder profile for the XDCAM files and determine to import in an automatic or interactive method. 3. Take the content from the XDCAM and place it in the HotFolder folder and processing begins without delay. 4. The Metadata dialog automatically displays in Interactive Mode, allowing the user to add a description for the clip and additional user-defined metadata. 5. Media is ingested from the XDCAM, low resolution proxies are generated and reside in the centralized media storage ready for immediate use. 6. Media that has been transferred from the XDCAM to the VT database is now available to any Proxy Editor or is ready for playout on any Apella server. Video Technics Inc. Phone +1 (404) x308 Fax +1 (404) Website sales@videotechnics.com MK10346V9OHB10MAR VTC