Avid® Media Composer® UserÕs Guide Contents Chapter 1 Logging Logging Tips . 18 Logging Preroll . 19 Logging Timecode. 19 Naming Tapes . 19 Double-Checking the Logs . 20 Preparing Logs for Import . 20 Using MediaLog . 21 Transferring Bins from MediaLog for Macintosh . 21 Transferring Bins from MediaLog on the PC . 22 Converting Logs with Avid Log Exchange. 23 Drag and Drop Conversion . 25 Creating Avid Logs . 25 Using a Word Processor . 26 Using Vantage. 26 Importing Shot Log Files . 27 Logging Directly into a Bin . 29 Logging with an Avid-Controlled Deck . 30 Logging with Non-Avid-Controlled Decks . 33 Modifying Clip Information . 35 Using the Modify Command . 35 Exporting Log Files . 39 ii Chapter 2 Preparing to Digitize Selecting Settings . 42 Preparing the Hardware . 42 Entering Capture Mode. 43 Setting Up the Compression Tool . 45 About the Color Rate Option. 46 Setting Up the Digitize Tool. 46 Using the Deck Selection Pop-Up Menu . 47 Selecting a Tape . 48 Selecting Source Tracks . 48 Choosing a Resolution in the Digitize Tool. 49 Choosing the Target Bin. 49 Targeting Drives . 50 Targeting a Single Drive. 50 Targeting Separate Drives for Audio and Video . 51 Interpreting the Time-Remaining Display . 51 Preparing for Audio Input . 52 Using the Audio Tool Setup Display . 55 Adjusting the Reference Level . 57 Choosing a Peak Hold Option . 58 Adjusting Input Levels . 59 Checking Levels in the Console. 62 Preparing for Video Input . 63 Using the Factory Presets. 65 Calibrating for Video Input . 66 Saving Settings . 71 Adjusting Video Levels by Eye . 72 Digitize Preparations Checklist. 73 Chapter 3 Digitizing Before You Begin . 74 Preparing Digitize Bins . 75 Special Digitizing Procedures . 75 iii Using the Avid Media Reader. 76 Logging Errors to the Console . 76 Creating Subclips On the Fly . 77 Adding Locators On the Fly . 78 Adding Comments On the Fly . 78 Digitizing and Logging at the Same Time. 78 Digitizing from a Mark IN to a Mark OUT . 79 Setting Both Marks . 80 Setting Only One Mark . 81 Digitizing On the Fly . 82 Autodigitizing . 84 Digitizing from a Non-Avid-Controlled Deck . 85 Digitizing with Timecode-of-Day . 86 Batch Digitizing . 87 Preparing to Batch Digitize . 87 Resizing the Digitize Tool . 87 Preparing Settings for Unattended Batch Digitizing . 88 Starting the Batch Digitize Process . 88 Redigitizing Your Material. 91 Redigitizing Master Clips and Subclips. 91 Redigitizing Sequences . 92 Saving Two Versions of a Sequence When Redigitizing . 92 Using Decompose When Redigitizing. 93 Redigitizing the Sequence . 94 Chapter 4 Importing Files Supported File Types (Import and Export) . 98 Shot Log File Types. 98 Graphics File Types . 99 Animation File Types . 99 Audio File Types . 100 Clips and Sequences. 101 Preparing Files for Import . 102 iv Graphics File SpeciÞcations . 102 Animation File SpeciÞcations. 104 QuickTime File SpeciÞcations . 105 OMF File SpeciÞcations. 106 Importing Files . 107 Before You Begin. 107 Mixed Resolutions. 108 Limiting the Size of Imported Files . 108 Importing the Files . 108 Import File Options . 112 Chapter 5 Organizing with Bins Before You Begin . 118 Using Audio Timecode. 118 Adjusting Pan Defaults . 120 Adjusting Default Pan Settings . 120 Using the Center Pan Command. 121 Setting the Bin Display . 122 About Bin Display Modes . 124 Bin Fast Menu . 126 Basic Bin Procedures . 126 Setting the Bin Font . ..