Pro Tools Avid Interplay Client Guide - Avid Technology
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ContentsChapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Avid Interplay Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Pro Tools Interplay Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Components of an Interplay System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2About Avid Interplay Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Chapter 2. Installing Pro Tools with Avid Interplay Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Overview of Setting Up Interplay for Checking In and Out from Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Installing Interplay Access on a Pro Tools System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Chapter 3. Configuring Interplay Administrator for Import and Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Avid Interplay Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Launching Avid Interplay Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Configuring Editor Export Settings for Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Configuring Pro Tools Import Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Configuring Pro Tools Export Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Contentsiii
Chapter 4. Interplay Workflows for Pro Tools and Avid Video Editing Applications . . . . . . 15Launching Avid Interplay Access on a Pro Tools Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16About the Pro Tools Check-In Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Working With HD or SD Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Avid Interplay Sequence Interchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Checking In a Sequence to Interplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Importing a Sequence into Pro Tools from Interplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Exporting Edited Audio Tracks to Interplay from Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Exporting Edited Audio Tracks to an Alternate Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Importing Pro Tools Audio Files Back into the Avid Video Editing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Exporting a Sequence from Avid Interplay Access as an AAF Sequence to Any Volume . . . . 30Version Control Between the Avid Video Editor and Pro Tools Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30ivPro Tools Avid Interplay Guide
Chapter 1: IntroductionThis guide describes how to use anAvid Interplay Production system to exchangemedia between Avid video editing systems andPro Tools audio editing and mixing systems.Pro Tools HD software is required for use with Interplay (with or without Avid HDX or HD Nativeaudio hardware).For a list of components that make up anInterplay Production system, see “Components of an Interplay System” on page 2.Interplay Production is referred to as “Interplay” elsewhere in this guide.Avid Interplay CapabilitiesPro Tools Interplay ClientsPro Tools editors can interact directly with theAvid Interplay asset management system to: Check out sequences. Edit and mix within a Pro Tools session. Export the session and any new media back tothe sequence on Interplay. Send sequences directly to third-party playbackservers for live playback (Avid Interplay WebServices, Interplay Transfer, and Pro Tools Sendto Playback option required).Use the Interplay Access and Interplay Administrator applications to manage and share files directly with an Avid video editor.Avid Interplay is an asset management system thatlets Avid video editors and Pro Tools editors at asingle facility manage and work with the same media, as follows: Perform workflows on the same video media sequentially or simultaneously. Choose from multiple workflows for sharingfiles. Monitor, manage, and track video sequences. Revert to previous versions of sequences. View and manage past history on individual sequences.Chapter 1: Introduction1
Components of an InterplaySystemSystem Requirements andCompatibilityAn Avid Interplay system for use with Pro Toolsand Avid video applications comprises the following components:Using the Pro Tools Interplay Option with an Interplay system requires the following; An Avid ISIS storage server (where all the media is stored) An Avid Interplay server, which manages themetadata stored on the storage server. The following Interplay applications (which letusers interact directly with Interplay): Interplay Access Interplay Administrator The following software applications (which letusers check in or check out sequences from Interplay: Pro Tools HD software An Interplay-compatible Avid video editingapplication (such as Avid Media Composer) The following software options are also requiredto use the Send to Playback feature: Avid Interplay Transfer Avid Interplay Media ServicesFor detailed information on setting up thecomponents of an Avid Interplay environment,contact your Avid Interplay administrator.Avid ISIS Storage SystemsAvid ISIS 7000, ISIS 5000, and ISIS 200 providehigh-speed gigabit Ethernet-based network storagesystems for Avid workstations.2Pro Tools Avid Interplay Guide An Avid-qualified computer running a qualifiedversion of Mac OS or Windows Pro Tools HD software Avid HDX or HD Native hardware (optional) Avid video editing applications supported byAvid Interplay 3.0 and higherSome features as described in this guiderequire Media Composer 6 or higher. Connection to an Avid MediaNetwork or ISISserver Avid Interplay Installer Configured Avid ISIS Client ManagerAvid can only assure compatibility and providesupport for hardware and software it has tested andapproved.For complete system requirements and a list ofqualified computers, operating systems, harddrives, and third-party devices, visit:www.avid.com/compatibility
About Avid Interplay GuidesPDF versions of Avid Read Mes are installed automatically with Avid Interplay software. tfrtwpHelp files are also installedpwith Avid InterplayAccess Manager and can be accessed from theHelp menus in the Interplay Access and InterplayAdministrator applications.You can use any of the following guides as supplementary information for this guide: Avid Interplay Best Practices Guide contains anoverview of Avid Interplay as well as task-oriented instructions, conceptual information, andreference material needed to use the Avid Interplay system, including detailed information onconfiguring an Avid video editing application(such as Media Composer) for use with an AvidInterplay environment. It is intended for all Interplay users, from beginning to advanced. Avid Interplay Software Installation and Configuration Guide explains overview installationand configuration information for the Interplaycomponents on the Avid Interplay InstallerDVD. It is intended for Interplay administratorswho are upgrading or setting up an Avid Interplay system from scratch. Avid Interplay Access User’s Guide contains aconceptual introduction to help users get started,as well as detailed explanations about screenviews, commands, and processes. It is intendedfor all Avid Interplay end users who need to import, find, and access master clips, sequences,and other assets in the Avid ISIS environment intheir daily work. Avid Interplay Engine and Avid Interplay Archive Engine Administration Guide explainshow to install, configure, and maintain an AvidInterplay system (server and clients, and all related system connections and user rights). It isintended for all Avid Interplay administratorswho are responsible for these tasks. Avid Interplay Transfer Setup and User’s Guideexplains the setup and use of the Avid InterplayTransfer software option, which is requiredwhen using the Send to Playback feature withInterplay. Avid Interplay Media Services Setup and User’sGuide offers information about Avid mediaservices that are required when using the Sendto Playback feature in Pro Tools with Interplayrequired.These guides and other Interplay guides are available on the Avid Interplay Online Library DVDand on the Avid Knowledge Base. You can reachthe Knowledge Base by clicking Help Pro Tools Knowledge Base in Pro Tools, or byvisiting www.avid.com/onlinesupport. To view orprint PDF guides, you can use Adobe Reader.Many Pro Tools-related guides and contextsensitive help can be accessed from the Helpmenu in Pro Tools.Chapter 1: Introduction3
Conventions Used in ThisGuidePro Tools guides use the following conventions toindicate menu choices and key commands::ConventionActionFile SaveChoose Save from theFile menuControl NHold down the Control keyand press the N keyControl-clickHold down the Control keyand click the mouse buttonRight-clickClick with the rightmouse buttonAbout www.avid.comThe Avid website (www.avid.com) is your bestonline source for information to help you get themost out of your Pro Tools system. The followingare just a few of the services and features available.Product Registration Register your purchaseThe names of Commands, Options, and Settingsthat appear on-screen are in a different font.The following symbols are used to highlightimportant information:Support and Downloads Contact Avid CustomerSuccess (technical support); download softwareupdates and the latest online manuals; browse theCompatibility documents for system requirements;search the online Knowledge Base or join theworldwide Pro Tools community on the User Conference.Training and Education Study on your own usingcourses available online or find out how you canlearn in a classroom setting at a certified Pro Toolstraining center.Products and Developers Learn about AvidUser Tips are helpful hints for getting themost from your system.products; download demo software or learn aboutour Development Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and hardware.Important Notices include information thatcould affect your data or the performance ofyour system.News and Events Get the latest news from Avid orShortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouseshortcuts.Cross References point to related sections inthis guide and other Avid guides.4online.Pro Tools Avid Interplay Guidesign up for a Pro Tools demo.
Chapter 2: Installing Pro Tools with AvidInterplay SupportOverview of Setting UpInterplay for Checking In andOut from Pro ToolsInstalling Pro Tools with Avid Interplay supportinvolves these steps, which are necessary to followin the exact order listed here:123Install your Pro Tools system (see the Pro ToolsInstallation Guide).Install Interplay Access on your Pro Tools system (see “Installing Interplay Access on aPro Tools System” on page 5).Optional: Use Interplay Administrator (installed with Interplay Access) to configure thedefault settings for export and import with AvidInterplay (see Chapter 3, “Configuring Interplay Administrator for Import and Export”).These instructions assume that an InterplayEngine and Interplay workgroup are configured and running correctly.Installing Interplay Accesson a Pro Tools SystemThis section describes how to install Avid Interplay Access on a Pro Tools system.For more information, see the Install InterplayAccess Guide.To install Interplay Access on a Mac-basedPro Tools system:1Verify that your Pro Tools system is installedbefore proceeding.2Do one of the following: Insert the Avid Interplay Installer USB drive intoyour computer. Download the Avid Interplay Installer.3Locate and double-click the Install InterplayAccess icon.4Follow the on-screen instructions to completethe installation process.Chapter 2: Installing Pro Tools with Avid Interplay Support5
To install Interplay Access on a Windows-basedPro Tools system:1Verify that your Pro Tools system is installedbefore proceeding.2Do one of the following: Insert the Avid Interplay Installer USB drive intoyour computer. Download the Avid Interplay Installer.3If Auto-Run is enabled, the Interplay Production Installer launches. Otherwise, locate anddouble-click the autorun.exe.4In the Interplay Install window, click Clients.The Interplay Install Client Support window appears.5Select Avid Interplay Access.The next time you launch Pro Tools, the followingmenu options are available: File Import Sequence from Avid Interplay File Export Selected Tracks to Sequence inAvid Interplay6Pro Tools Avid Interplay Guide
Chapter 3: Configuring InterplayAdministrator for Import and ExportAvid Interplay AdministratorThe Avid Interplay Administrator application isinstalled with Avid Interplay Access. Use the Interplay Administrator to pre-configure Pro Toolsimport and export settings for Interplay check-outand check-in. You can also pre-configure the export to Pro Tools settings for Avid video editorsfor check-in to Interplay.The Avid Interplay Administrator application provides the following settings for Pro Tools clients:Launching Avid InterplayAdministratorBefore launching Avid Interplay Administrator, besure that your system is connected and configuredfor use as a client on an Avid ISIS system.For more information, see the Pro Tools ISISClient Guide.To launch Avid Interplay Administrator:1(Optional) Launch the Avid ISIS Client Manager and connect to the Avid ISIS Server System Directory that is configured for use with theAvid Interplay server.2Launch Avid Interplay Administrator.3Select the appropriate Server and Database forthe project.4Enter your Username and Password.5Click Logon.6The Avid Interplay Administrator opens. Editor Export Settings for Pro Tools Pro Tools Import Settings Pro Tools Export SettingsConfiguring these settings is not required, but doing so lets you establish a “template” of settingsthat are automatically applied to sequences that areexported from an Avid video editing application,imported into Pro Tools, or exported fromPro Tools.Pro Tools Import SettingsEditor Export Settings for Pro ToolsPro Tools Export SettingsPlug-ins in the Interplay Administrator applicationChapter 3: Configuring Interplay Administrator for Import and Export7
Configuring Editor Export Settings for Pro ToolsThe Editor Export Settings for Pro Tools establish the default settings used by Avid video editing application when exporting a sequence to Interplay for Pro Tools.The Pro Tools editor can check out non-Pro Tools sequences from Interplay. However, the Avid videoeditor should typically check in sequences explicitly for Pro Tools, to ensure that all video effects arerendered.Use Interplay Administrator to configure the default Avid Video Editor Export Settings for Pro Tools before exporting a sequence from the Avid video editing system. If you do not configure the Editor ExportSettings for
Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Introduction This guide describes how to use an Avid Interplay Production system to exchange media between Avid video editing systems and Pro Tools audio editing and mixing systems. Pro Tools HD software is required for use with In-
Pro Tools sessions to AAF sequences or OMF se-quences and files for import into other systems. Avid Interplay Avid Interplay with the Pro Tools Avid Interplay option lets Pro Tools and Avid users work within the same asset management system. For more information, refer to the DigiTranslator 2.0 Guide. Refer to the Pro Tools Avid Interplay Guide
Pro Tools HD Native hardware as an ISIS client within an Avid ISIS 7000 or 5000 system. This guide also covers how to exchange audio and video media sequences between Pro Tools and Avid video application clients attached to an ISIS system. This guide is written for ISIS administrators, Pro Tools users, and Avid users. Avid ISIS Capabilities
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 About www.avid.com The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Pro Tools system.
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