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Variety of Metadata
Because the XDCAM Archive system can handle various
types of metadata, search operations become incredibly
quick and easy. Moreover, its support of XDCAM metadata
allows original metadata on XDCAM discs to be directly
imported.
Customizable Metadata Fields
Custom metadata fields allow users to tailor the field name
and data type for enhanced keyword searching and
metadata entry.
• Data types include pull-down lists, string, numeric, date,
Boolean, complex, and text data
• Configure custom fields as required; each is searchable
Web-based Storyboard Creation
This allows for basic pre-edit/rough-cut functions for partial-,
single-, or multiple-clip storyboard creation and preview.
• Save edit time by exporting an edit decision list (EDL) in SMI
file format and content to XDCAM Professional Disc media
• Export content to network devices based on the storyboard
• Render new content based on the storyboard
Expandable Storage Capacity
• The XDCAM Archive system supports NAS (Network
Attached Storage) expansion and configuration
Quick Confi gure Tool
The XDCAM Archive system provides users with a quick
configure tool for fast system configuration and use.
Task Monitor
The My Task application is used to monitor individual task
status (such as upload, download, import, and export).
Portlet Window
The XDCAM Archive Portlet window allows users a dynamic
view of the XDCAM Archive system’s statistical information.
Packaged Confi gurations
The XDCAM Archive system is available in several scalable
configurations: three-server, two-server, and single-server
system solutions.
Other Features
• System integration with Sony and compatible third-party
systems via the web service API
• Database automatic backup
• Display content on a map by linking it with GPS information
• Interface to the Media Backbone™ news solution,
XDNEWS™, Sonaps™, and XPRI™ NS systems
• Interface to Apple Final Cut Pro
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Customizable Metadata Fields
Web-based Storyboard Creation
