Calibrated Software MP4-EX Import Assist User Manual
User Guide
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Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 5
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
DEMO MODE Limitation ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................................... 6
Compatible Files ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Windows Requirements and Installation ............................................................................................................................ 7
Installing on Windows ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Uninstalling on Windows ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Mac OSX Requirements and Installation ............................................................................................................................ 8
Installing on Mac OSX ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Uninstalling on Mac OSX ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Known Issues and Limitations ............................................................................................................................................ 9
FEATURES .................................................................................................................. 11
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Rewrap to MOV Feature ................................................................................................................................................... 11
QT Options Page 1 .................................................................................................................................................. 13
QT Options Page 2 .................................................................................................................................................. 14
QT Options Page 3 .................................................................................................................................................. 15
QT Options Page 4 .................................................................................................................................................. 16
P2 MXF – FCP X MetaData mapping ...................................................................................................................... 17
Sony XDCAM MXF – FCP X MetaData mapping .................................................................................................... 19
Ikegami GFCAM MXF – FCP X MetaData mapping ................................................................................................ 20
Canon MXF – FCP X MetaData mapping ................................................................................................................ 22
Arri MXF – FCP X MetaData mapping ..................................................................................................................... 23
All other MXF – FCP X MetaData mapping ............................................................................................................. 24
Sony XDCAM EX MP4 – FCP X MetaData mapping .............................................................................................. 25
Other Notes .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Rewrap to MXF Feature (BETA) ....................................................................................................................................... 27
FCP7 XML Feature (BETA) .............................................................................................................................................. 29
P2 MXF – FCP MetaData mapping ......................................................................................................................... 30
Sony XDCAM MXF - FCP MetaData mapping ........................................................................................................ 31
Ikegami GFCAM MXF - FCP MetaData mapping .................................................................................................... 31
All other MXF - FCP MetaData mapping ................................................................................................................. 32
Sony XDCAM EX MP4 - FCP MetaData mapping ................................................................................................... 32
FCP X XML Feature (BETA) ............................................................................................................................................. 33
‘Refresh – FCP 7’ page (Mac OSX only) .......................................................................................................................... 35
TO UPDATE FILES IMPORTED INTO FCP 7 WHILE IN DEMO MODE ................................................................ 35
TO UPDATE GROWING MXF FILES IMPORTED INTO FCP 7 ............................................................................ 36
‘Refresh – FCP X’ page (BETA - Mac OSX only) ............................................................................................................. 37
TO UPDATE GROWING MXF FILES IMPORTED INTO FCP X ............................................................................ 37
Attributes Feature ........................................................................................................................................................... 39
SOFTWARE LICENSE ................................................................................................ 41
Software License Agreement ............................................................................................................................................ 41
After Purchase - Software License Instructions ................................................................................................................ 41
Refund and Transfer Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 41
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 42
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................ 42
VERSION HISTORY .................................................................................................... 43
1
Introduction
Overview
Calibrated{Q} Import Assist is an application that works directly with Calibrated{Q} MXF Import and Calibrated{Q} MP4EX Import.
IMPORTANT: This version of software (v2.0 or greater) will require a new Software License and an upgrade fee if
you had purchased a Software License for a previous version.
Using Calibrated{Q} Import Assist with Calibrated{Q} MXF Import, you will be able to batch create QuickTime
Reference MOV files from MXF Files, rewrap certain types of MOV files to OP1a MXF files, batch lock/unlock MXF Files,
batch change the file modification/creation date, batch change the TypeCode for MXF Files (Mac OSX Only), refresh MXF
Files in FCP 7 (Mac OSX Only), enable editing of supported growing MXF files in FCP 7 or FCP X, create FCP XML files
from MXF Files (Beta Feature), and create FCP X XML files from MXF Files (Beta Feature).
Using Calibrated{Q} Import Assist with Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import, you will be able to batch create QuickTime
Reference MOV files from MP4 Files, rewrap XDCAM EX MP4 files to XDCAM EX OP1a MXF files, batch lock/unlock
MP4 Files, batch change the file modification/creation date, batch change the TypeCode for MP4 Files (Mac OSX Only),
refresh MP4 Files in FCP (Mac OSX Only), and create FCP XML files from MP4 Files (Beta Feature).
WINDOWS - Calibrated{Q} Import Assist is a separate installer that is in the same download with either Calibrated{Q}
MXF Import or Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import
MAC OSX - Calibrated{Q} Import Assist is a separate installer that is in the same download as either Calibrated{Q} MXF
Import or Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import
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DEMO MODE Limitation
The following are DEMO MODE limitation of Calibrated{Q} Import Assist. Please be aware that the 30 second DEMO
MODE limitation of Calibrated{Q} MXF Import or Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import will also still be in effect.
‘Creating QT Ref MOV’s files or self-contained MOV files’ - The MOV file will be labeled DEMO and be limited to only
30 seconds or half of the media if already less than 30 seconds.
‘Creating MXF files’ - The MXF file will be labeled DEMO and be limited to only 30 seconds or half of the media if already
less than 30 seconds.
Creating a FCP 7 XML – This will add only twenty(20) MXF or MP4 file at a time to a single xml file in DEMO MODE.
Please be aware that the 30 second DEMO MODE limitation of Calibrated{Q} MXF Import or Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX
Import will also still be in effect.
Creating a FCP X XML – This will add only twenty(20) MXF files at a time to a single xml file in DEMO MODE. Please be
aware that the 30 second DEMO MODE limitation of Calibrated{Q} MXF Import will also still be in effect.
Changing File Attributes (unlocking, locking, or changing TypeCode of files) – This specific feature in Calibrated{Q}
Import Assist has no DEMO MODE limitation, but please be aware that if you are using either Calibrated{Q} MXF Import
OR Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import in DEMO MODE then their supported files will still only show up to 30 seconds of media
as per their DEMO MODE limitations.
‘Refresh – FCP 7’ feature – (BETA - Mac OSX Only feature for FCP 7) This specific feature while only work if you are
using either Calibrated{Q} MXF Import (for MXF files) OR Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import (for XDCAM EX MP4 files) in
LICENSED MODE. This feature lets you refresh the duration of a MXF file or XDCAM EX MP4 file that you had imported
into FCP 7 while in DEMO MODE for that specific product, and it can let you edit supported growing MXF files in FCP 7.
‘Refresh – FCP X’ feature – (BETA - Mac OSX Only feature for FCP X) This specific feature while only work if you are
using either Calibrated{Q} MXF Import (for MXF files) in LICENSED MODE. This feature lets you edit supported growing
MXF files in FCP X
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Getting Started
2
Compatible Files
MXF files that will work with Calibrated{Q} MXF Import, will work with Calibrated{Q} Import Assist.
XDCAM EX MP4 files that will work with Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import, will work with Calibrated{Q} Import Assist.
IMPORTANT: This version of software (v2.0 or greater) will require a new Software License and an upgrade fee if
you had purchased a Software License for a previous version.
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Windows Requirements and Installation
Ensure your PC meets the following requirements prior to installing Calibrated{Q} Import Assist:
Pentium 4 processor with SSE3 support or greater; recommended at least Intel Core 2 Duo with two cores or two
physical processors
Calibrated{Q} MXF Import v3.0.0 or greater (for MXF Files)
Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import v3.0.0 or greater (for XDCAM EX MP4 files)
32/64-bit Windows 7 or Vista (Business or Ultimate) or Windows 32-bit XP with SP3
BETA Support for 32/64-bit Windows 8 - our software should work fine on Windows 8; however QuickTime Player
does not officially support Windows 8 yet.
QuickTime 7.6.6 or higher
Calibrated{Q} Decode codecs are required to decompress AVC-Intra, DVCProHD,DV50, IMX, and XDCAM HD
video and Avid QuickTime Codecs 2.3.4 or 2.3.7 or greater required for Avid DNxHD , Meridian, 1-1 10b video for
QT Ref MOV Files created by Calibrated{Q} Import Assist
Installing on Windows
To install Calibrated{Q} Import Assist on a Windows Computer:
1. Quit any applications using QuickTime.
2. Run the Calibrated{Q} Import Assist Installer. The install program creates a folder named Calibrated in the
[System Drive]\[Program Files] directory. The Calibrated folder will contain the Calibrated{Q} Import Assist
application and User Guide.
3. Restart your computer
After running the Calibrated{Q} Import Assist installer, you will be able to access the Calibrated{Q} Import Assist
application in this location: [System Drive]\Program Files\Calibrated\Applications\Assist\ CalibratedQImportAssist.exe
Uninstalling on Windows
To uninstall Calibrated{Q} Import Assist on a Windows Computer:
1. If LICENSED, please use the Calibrated License Manager to DEACTIVATE your Software License before
uninstalling
2. Go to the Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select and uninstall Calibrated{Q} Import Assist from the list of programs.
4. Restart your computer.
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Mac OSX Requirements and Installation
Ensure your Mac meets the following requirements prior to installing Calibrated{Q} Import Assist:
Mac Intel Computer Only; recommended at least Intel Core 2 Duo with two cores or two physical processors
Mac Intel with OSX 10.6.8(Snow Leopard) or 10.7.5(Lion) or 10.8.5(Mountain Lion) or 10.9.4 (Mavericks)
BETA Support ONLY for OS X 10.10 ( Yosemite )
For 10.9 (Mavericks) or 10.10 (Yosemite) - QuickTime Player X and Finder Preview do not work with our
software. The workaround for QT Player X is to install QuickTime Player 7 and use that for playback. You can
download QuickTime Player 7 from Apple here: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL923 and it will install into the
/Applications/Utilities folder and can co-exist fine with QT Player X on the same computer.
Calibrated{Q} MXF Import v3.0.0 or greater (for MXF Files)
Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import v3.0.0 or greater (for XDCAM EX MP4 files)
QuickTime 7.6.6 or higher
Final Cut Pro 6.0.6 or greater OR Final Cut Pro 7.0.3 or Final Cut Pro X v10.0.6, Final Cut Server 1.5, OR
Calibrated{Q} Decode codecs are required to decompress AVC-Intra, DVCProHD,DV50, IMX, and XDCAM HD
video and Avid QuickTime Codecs v2.3.4 or v2.3.7 or greater required for Avid DNxHD , Meridian, 1-1 10b video
for QT Ref MOV Files created by Calibrated{Q} Import Assist.
Installing on Mac OSX
To install Calibrated{Q} Import Assist on a Mac Computer:
1. Run the Calibrated{Q} Import Assist installer from either the Calibrated{Q} MXF Import DMG or Calibrated{Q}
MP4-EX Import DMG.
2. Calibrated{Q} Import Assist application will be copied to your /Calibrated/Applications/Assist folder
Uninstalling on Mac OSX
To uninstall Calibrated{Q} Import Assist on a Mac Computer:
1. If LICENSED, please use the Calibrated License Manager to DEACTIVATE your Software License before
uninstalling
2. Delete the Calibrated{Q} Import Assist application from your computer
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Known Issues and Limitations
The following known issues and limitations are associated with Calibrated{Q} Import Assist:
Since Calibrated{Q} Import Assist, uses Calibrated{Q} MXF Import to open MXF files, please consult the
Calibrated{Q} MXF Import User Guide as well for issues or limitations in working with MXF Files
Since Calibrated{Q} Import Assist, uses Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import to open MP4 files, please consult the
Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import User Guide as well for issues or limitations in working with MP4 Files
Creating QT MOV files from MXF or MP4 files will NOT ‘auto-join’ spanned MXF or MP4 files into one QT MOV
file.
BETA support for creating self-contained MOV files
Please note that time involved in creating self-contained MOV files can vary greatly depending on the type of
source file, the size of the source file and the speed of your CPU and harddrives,
BETA support for embedding FCP X metadata in QT Ref MOV files or self-contained MOV files
BETA Support for joining BlackMagic Design Audio MXF Files with BlackMagic Design DNxHD MXF Files in QT
Ref MOV files or self-contained MOV files. Please see the ‘BMD Auto-Join Audio (BETA)’ section in this User
Guide for more details.
BETA Support for converting IMX AES3 Audio to PCM Audio
The FCP 7 XML or FCP X XML feature is currently a BETA feature.
The FCP 7 XML feature will not ‘auto-join’ spanned MXF or MP4 files.
The FCP X XML feature will not ‘auto-join’ spanned MXF
The FCP X XML feature will only work with MXF files.
TimeCode will not be present in FCP X XML files for Audio Only MXF files.
Separate Avid Video and Audio MXF Files will not be joined when using the FCP 7 XML, FCP X XML, or ‘qt ref’
feature
On Mac OSX computers, please only plug-in one GFPAK at a time. It seems that Mac OSX Finder will not
properly resolve filename’s that are the same on two or more GFPAKS. As a workaround, you could change the
name of the GFPAK’s themselves.
When a QT Ref MOV file or a self-contained MOV file is created from a IMX MXF files with AES3 audio the AES3
audio in the MOV file will still Calibrated{Q} MXF Import installed to decode the audio in the AES3 MOV file (as
Calibrated{Q} MXF Import has a built-in AES3 audio decoder. HOWEVER some applications may still not use or
understood the AES3 audio (like FCP X).
Premiere Pro/After Effects CS5.0.3 – The TimeCode for 23.976 QT Ref MOV files and QT Self-Contained MOV
files is not interpreted correctly in CS5.0.3. This may be due to PPro/AE CS5.0.3 not interpreting the 23976/1000
rate of the TimeCode Track correctly. PPro/AE CS5.5.0 does not appear to have this issue.
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In DEMO MODE, QT Reference MOV files or Self-Contained MOV files that are less than 5-4 seconds may be
created with a duration of 0. This is being investigated. When Calibrated{Q} Import Assist is LICENSED then this
issue is not present.
Premiere Pro/After Effects For reasons unknown any QT Ref MOV file with embedded Audio will have the
audio play as ‘silent’ even though Premiere Pro/After Effects are able to see and correctly report all of the
audio properties.
BUG with QT Player X on Lion or greater with QT Ref MOV files: It appears that QT Reference MOV files will
no longer work with QT Player X on Lion or greater. The workaround is to install QuickTime Player 7 and use that
for playback. You can download QuickTime Player 7 from Apple here: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL923 and it
will install into the /Applications/Utilities folder and can co-exist fine with QT Player X on the same computer.
Rewrap to MXF feature is a BETA feature for rewrapping XDCAM, IMX, or AVC-Intra MOV files to OP1a MXF
Files. Not all MOV files of this type are supported. Please note that this is a re-wrapping only feature – video is not
converted.
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Features
3
Overview
This chapter describes the features available in Calibrated{Q} Import Assist.
Please note that Calibrated{Q} Import Assist will only work with MXF Files when you have Calibrated{Q} MXF Import
installed.
Please note that Calibrated{Q} Import Assist will only work with MP4 Files when you have Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import
installed.
IMPORTANT: This version of software (v2.0 or greater) will require a new Software License and an upgrade fee if
you had purchased a Software License for a previous version.
Rewrap to MOV Feature
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With this feature, Calibrated{Q} Import Assist can create QT Ref MOV files or self-contained MOV files from MXF (in
conjunction with Calibrated{Q} MXF Import) and XDCAM EX MP4 files (in conjunction with Calibrated{Q} MP4-EX Import).
BETA features are adding in FCP X Metadata and joining BlackMagic Design Audio MXF Files with BlackMagic
Design DNxHD MXF Files, converting IMX Audio to PCM, and saving PCM audio in a QT Reference MOV file.
Please note that Calibrated{Q} Import Assist uses the ‘Flatten QuickTime’ function in the QuickTime SDK when
creating self-contained MOV files and the time involved in creating self-contained MOV files can VARY GREATLY
depending on the type of MXF files or XDCAM EX MP4 files, size of the MXF/MP4 file and the speed of your CPU
and harddrives,
Left Button (Search Glass) – This is to search for MXF and/or MP4 files to be rewrapped to a MOV file.
When this button is pressed, Calibrated{Q} Import Assist will pop-up a window enabling you to search for MXF and/or
MP4 files. You can select multiple MXF and/or MP4 files in your search, as well as search more than once.
Right Button (Green Light) – This is to start the process of creating MOV file from the MXF and/or MP4 files loaded.
Broom Button – This will clear out any MXF or MP4 files you have loaded so you can start over.
Red Flag button – If errors are detected creating a MOV file, you can press this button and save the error report as a text
file to your computer.
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QT Options Page 1
TYPE OPTION:
You have the option to create two different types of QT MOV files
a.) Reference MOV file – This setting will create QuickTime Reference MOV files. This means that the QT Ref MOV
file will ‘point’ to the video and audio in the source file. The QT Ref MOV file will not contain any video or audio
from the source file. Please be careful when moving QT Ref MOV files on your computer as that may ‘break’ the
QT Ref MOV files – meaning the QT Ref MOV file would no longer point to the source file.
b.) Self-Contained MOV files – This setting will create self-contained MOV files. This means all of the video and
audio essence in the source file will placed into the QT MOV file. Please note Calibrated{Q} Import Assist
uses the ‘Flatten QuickTime’ function in the QuickTime SDK when creating self-contained MOV files and
the time involved in creating self-contained MOV files can VARY GREATLY depending on the type of MXF
files or XDCAM EX MP4 file, size of the MXF/MP4 file and the speed of your CPU and harddrives,
LOCATION OPTION:
You have the option for three different locations when saving the QT MOV files:
a.) ‘Prompt for Folder’ (DEFAULT) – When the green light button is pressed you are first prompted to select a folder
to save the QT MOV files to.
b.) ‘Clip Folder’ – the QT MOV files are saved in the same folder as the MXF or MP4 file they are being created from.
c.) ‘Custom Folder’ – the QT MOV files are saved in a Custom Folder on that is set by you in the ‘options’ page.
When this option is selected, you will be able to choose a ‘Custom Folder Location’ to save the created QT MOV
files to.
SEPARATE BY SUB-FOLDERS OPTION:
When this is enabled then with Location Options (a) and (c) above – the QT MOV files will be organized in folders
according to the creation date of the MXF or MP4 files.
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