Digitranslator Guide
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DigiTranslator™ Version 2.0.1 DigiTranslator™ Version 2.0 Legal Notice This guide is copyrighted ©2007 by Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. (hereafter “Digidesign”), with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Digidesign. AudioSuite, Avid, Avid Unity, Digidesign, DigiTranslator, Pro Tools, and Pro Tools|HD are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the US and other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice. PN 9320-56457-00 REV A 9/07 Comments or suggestions regarding our documentation? email: [email protected] contents Chapter 1. Introduction . 1 System Requirements . 1 Digidesign Registration . 1 About the Pro Tools Guides . 2 About www.digidesign.com. 3 Chapter 2. Installation and Authorization . 5 Installing DigiTranslator . 5 Authorizing DigiTranslator 2.0 or Higher. 5 Removing DigiTranslator . 7 Chapter 3. AAF, MXF, and OMF Overview . 9 AAF, MXF, and OMF Overview . 9 Metadata . 9 Embedded Media and Linked Media . 12 Audio File Format Compatibility Issues . 14 Chapter 4. Importing AAF and OMF to Pro Tools . 15 Importing AAF or OMF Sequences into Pro Tools . 16 Import Options . 20 Importing AAF/OMF Audio Sequences with Mixed Sample Rates and/or Bit Depth . 24 Importing Audio from AAF Sequences with Unsupported Video Formats . 25 Importing AAF/OMF Sequences Containing Media Mixdowns. 25 Chapter 5. Exporting AAF, MXF, and OMF from Pro Tools . 27 Export Selected Tracks as OMF/AAF Sequences . 27 Exporting Pro Tools Tracks as MXF Audio Files . 33 Publishing Options. 37 Time Stamping . 38 Contents iii Appendix A. DigiTranslator Reference Information. 41 Translation Notes File. 41 Speed Correction for Film, NTSC Video, and PAL Video Using DigiTranslator . 43 Index . 45 iv DigiTranslator Integrated Option Guide chapter 1 Introduction DigiTranslator™ 2.0 or higher lets Pro Tools® exchange Support for Avid Unity™ MediaManager audio and video files, and sequences with other AAF-, (Pro Tools 6.1 or 6.2 on Windows Only) MXF-, and OMF®-compatible applications (such as Avid Avid Unity™ MediaManager 3.5 is supported only with editors). Pro Tools 6.1 or 6.2 on Windows, in combination with Avid Unity MediaNetwork 3.1.x only. For extensive documentation of Avid work- flows, visit the Avid website (www.avid.com). For detailed information on using Media- Manager with Pro Tools 6.1 or 6.2, see the DigiTranslator 2.0 Guide for Pro Tools 6.x System Requirements Systems on Windows or Mac, available from the Digidesign website For complete system requirements visit the Digidesign® (www.digidesign.com). website (www.digidesign.com). For the latest compatibility information regarding Compatibility Information Pro Tools and Avid Unity MediaManager, refer to the Digidesign can only assure compatibility and provide Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com). support for hardware and software it has tested and ap- proved. For a list of Digidesign hardware systems, Digidesign- Digidesign Registration qualified computers, operating systems, and third-party Refer to the registration information card included with devices and software, see the Digidesign website DigiTranslator 2.0 or higher for instructions on register- (www.digidesign.com). ing your product and information on technical support. Support for OMF Files Registered users will receive periodic software update and upgrade notices. DigiTranslator 2.0 or higher supports OMF version 2.0 files only. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 The following symbols are used to highlight important About the Pro Tools Guides information: In addition to the printed guides that came with your User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most system, PDF versions of the Pro Tools guides are in- from your system. stalled automatically with Pro Tools in the Documenta- tion folder. To view or print the PDF guides, install Ac- robat Reader. Important Notices include information that could About This Guide affect your data or the performance of your sys- tem. This guide covers DigiTranslator 2.0 and higher with Pro Tools HD® and Pro Tools LE™ 7.0 and higher, and DigiTranslator 2.0 and higher with Pro Tools M-Pow- Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse ered version 7.4 and higher. shortcuts. For versions of Pro Tools lower than 7.0 that sup- port DigiTranslator 2.0 or lower, refer to the sup- Cross References point to related sections in this port pages of the Digidesign website (www.digide- guide and other Digidesign guides. sign.com) or earlier versions of this guide (also available at the same website). Conventions Used in This Guide Digidesign guides use the following conventions to in- dicate menu choices and key commands: : Convention Action File > Save Choose Save from the File menu Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button Right-click Click with the right mouse but- ton 2 DigiTranslator Integrated Option Guide About www.digidesign.com The Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Pro Tools system. The following are just a few of the services and features available. Product Registration Register your purchase online. See the enclosed Digidesign Registration Information Card for instructions. Support and Downloads Contact Digidesign Technical Support or Customer Service; download software up- dates and the latest online manuals; browse the Com- patibility documents for system requirements; search the online Answerbase; join the worldwide Pro Tools community on the Digidesign User Conference. Training and Education Become a certified Pro Tools Op- erator or Expert; study on your own using courses avail- able online, or find out how you can learn in a class- room setting at a certified Pro Tools Training Center. Products and Developers Learn about Digidesign prod- ucts; download demo software; learn about our Devel- opment Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and hardware. News and Events Get the latest news from Digidesign; sign up for a Pro Tools demo. To learn more about these and other resources available from Digidesign, visit the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com). Chapter 1: Introduction 3 4 DigiTranslator Integrated Option Guide chapter 2 Installation and Authorization This key can hold over 100 licenses for all of your iLok- Installing DigiTranslator enabled software. Once an iLok is authorized for a given piece of software, you can use the iLok to authorize that To install DigiTranslator: software on any computer. 1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc and double-click the installer icon. The iLok USB Smart Key is not supplied with your 2 When prompted, select Custom Install, select the plug-in or software option. You can use the one in- DigiTranslator Option, and complete the installation, cluded with certain Pro Tools systems (such as following the on-screen instructions. Pro Tools|HD systems), or purchase one sepa- rately. Authorizing DigiTranslator 2.0 or If you purchased a plug-in online at the DigiStore Higher (www.digidesign.com), you authorize the plug-in by downloading licenses from iLok.com to an iLok. See the DigiTranslator 2.0.1 and higher is authorized using the iLok Usage Guide for details, or visit the iLok website iLok USB Smart Key (iLok), manufactured by PACE Anti- (www.iLok.com). Piracy, Inc. If you purchased a boxed version of a plug-in, you au- thorize the plug-in by inserting the enclosed License Card into an iLok. Use the following instructions to authorize any plug-ins that come with an iLok License Card. iLok USB Smart Key The iLok is similar to a dongle, but unlike a dongle, it is designed to securely authorize multiple software appli- cations from a variety of software developers. Chapter 2: Installation and Authorization 5 Authorizing DigiTranslator 2.0 or Higher 5 Insert the GSM cutout into the iLok. Visually verify with an iLok and a License Card that the metal portion of the cutout makes contact with the iLok’s metal card reader. License Cards are specific to each plug-in or software op- tion. You will receive the appropriate License Cards for the plug-ins that you purchase. License Cards have a small punch-out plastic chip called a GSM cutout. For additional information about iLok technology and authorizations, see the electronic PDF of the iLok Usage Guide. To authorize DigiTranslator 2.0 or higher with iLok: 1 Insert the iLok into an available USB port on your iLok with License Card computer. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the au- 2 Launch Pro Tools. You will be prompted to authorize thorization process for DigiTranslator 2.0 or higher. any installed unauthorized plug-ins or software options. 7 After the authorization has completed, remove the GSM cutout from the iLok. (If you have to remove the If you are already using a demo version of the plug-in or software option, launch Pro Tools be- iLok from the computer to remove the cutout, be sure to fore you insert the iLok, then insert the iLok into re-insert the iLok in any available USB port on your any available USB port when prompted by computer when you are finished.) Pro Tools. DigiTranslator Demo Mode 3 Follow the on-screen instructions until you are You activate demo mode by choosing to start the trial prompted to insert the License Card into the iLok. period for the DigiTranslator option. 4 Separate the GSM cutout from the larger protective card by pulling it up and out with your thumb. Do not To activate demo mode for the DigiTranslator option: force the cutout down with your finger.