Library settings
The library settings define how clips are identified, labeled, and annotated in the clip library. These settings control clip identifiers, marker categories, label names, and automatic label assignment.
Some library settings are project-dependent, meaning they apply only to the currently opened project. Project-specific settings are labeled in the interface with “for project” followed by the project name.
To open the library settings:
- Open Settings from the main menu.
- Select the Library tab.
Library settings
Clip creation#
These settings control how new recordings are identified and named.
Clip Identifier pop-up menu
Defines which metadata field is used to identify clips in the clip library.
Available options include:
Date and Time – CameraCreates a clip identifier based on the recording time and camera identifier.
Clip NameUses the clip name received from the camera via the SDI signal.
Scene – Shot – Take – CameraUses the slate metadata entered in the global metadata panel together with the camera identifier.
Scene – Take – CameraUses a simplified slate identifier commonly used in productions that follow American slating conventions.
Choosing an appropriate identifier helps maintain a consistent naming scheme and makes it easier to locate clips in the clip library.
File Name pop-up menu
Defines how the QuickTime file names of recorded clips are created on disk.
When Clip Identifier is selected, the file names of recorded QuickTime movies match the identifiers used in the clip library.
Automatic Camera Value radio buttons
Defines how the camera identifier is assigned automatically.
Use Slot Character
Uses the slot character (A, B, C, etc.) as the camera identifier.
Use Slot Label
Uses the configured slot label as the camera identifier.
Marker creation#
These settings define the behavior of the marker button in the viewer.
Marker Button in Viewer pop-up menu
Defines which marker type is created when pressing the marker button in the viewer.
Marker names#
Marker names define the categories available when creating markers.
Each marker type has an associated color and name and can be customized for the current project.
Typical marker categories include:
- Reference
- Lighting
- Hair & Make-Up
- Compression
- QC
- Continuity
- Audio
- Slate
These marker categories help structure annotations for QC observations, continuity notes, or technical issues.
Label names#
Labels categorize clips in the clip library.
Each label has a color and name and can be customized for the current project.
Typical labels include:
- No Label
- Rehearsal
- Reference Movie
- Composite Recording
- Recorded Take
- Reference
- Aerial
- Imported Media
Labels help distinguish different types of recorded or imported media in the clip library.
Automatic label assignment#
Automatic label assignment defines which label is applied when new media is created or imported.
Movie Recordings pop-up menu
Defines the label automatically assigned to recorded clips.
Recordings of Rehearsals pop-up menu
Defines the label applied to rehearsal recordings.
Created Stills pop-up menu
Defines the label applied to still images created from recordings.
Composite Recordings pop-up menu
Defines the label applied to recordings created from composite slots.
Imported Media pop-up menu
Defines the label applied to imported media files.
These settings help automatically categorize media in the clip library during production.