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Ingest
Multi-format ingest is available using attached devices,
network devices, and file transfers over the network for
efficient content registration and metadata extraction.
Ingest accessories include USB devices such as the
PDW-U1/U2*
1
, SxS
®
card readers, P2 card readers, and HDDs.
The XDCAM Archive system also supports file upload from
local folders or shared storage folders on the network.
Other ingest functions include clip and essence mark
preview, partial, full, and batch file import, storyboard creation,
upload of files from a hot folder/FTP server, and tape-based
real-time ingest using the Archive Ingest client SDI option.
Moreover, the XDCAM Archive system’s Medium Import
application allows users to register content without ingesting
XDCAM Professional Disc media high-resolution content.
Workfl ow
The XDCAM Archive system provides content management capabilities through its GUIs including ingest (to
support both file-based and tape-based material), catalog (to add and edit metadata), archive (to secure
materials on its online RAID storage, and offline onto Professional Disc media), search (using proxy data to find
and browse content instantly), and export (to retrieve content to editor terminals). It therefore covers the basic
workflow requirements of video production content management.
XDCAM
®
XDCAM EX™
NXCAM™
Third Party
(P2, ProRes,
DNxHD)
Video Tape
NAS online storage expansion
Search/Browse/
Transfer between offices
Material and
metadata exchange
Long-term
offline storage
Supports a variety of
formats for ingest
Material and
metadata exchange
This function saves online storage space but allows users
web access to the extracted metadata and the system-
generated H.264 proxy for search, browse, and catalog
functions. The original XDCAM disc content remains intact
for offline shelf storage and future retrieval.
*1: The PDW-U2 is planned to be supported in the first half of 2012.
Ingest Application
