Camera Card Ingest via Web Upload [MP UG]

MediaPortal offers a feature to ingest camera cards and their associated clips as a structured container into the system. It preserves the original structure of the clips, allowing for seamless integration with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere or the VidiEditor

Currently supported formats

MediaPortal currently supports Sony XDCam and Sony SxS and Panasonic P2 Card camera cards. When a P2 Card is connected, the system automatically detects its content and identifies the OpAtom clip structure. For each video clip, a single item is created that includes video and its corresponding audio components. Upon completion of the upload process, the system groups all clips into a collection and generates a sequence document. This structure simplifies content organization and enables seamless integration into post-production workflows. Other types of media cards can still be imported, but they will be treated as generic cards. Generic card imports will require individual clip selection, as their media will not be automatically grouped.

Functionality Overview

• Users can select the camera card function from the side navigation panel. Media can be added by selecting a folder from the list or by dragging and dropping it from Windows Explorer (on Windows) or Finder (on Mac OS).

• Automatic Detection: When a supported Sony card (Sony XDCam or Sony SxS) is detected, MediaPortal will recognize and display the card’s file structure and technical metadata automatically.

• File List for Unsupported Cards: If the media card's structure is not recognized, MediaPortal will display a list of supported file types as individual items, allowing for manual selection.

• Clip Selection: Users have the ability to select or deselect individual clips from the card before initiating the upload process.

• Metadata Management: A single metadata form is provided for the entire card. There is no need to enter metadata for each individual clip.

• Upload Process: Once the upload is initiated, all selected clips are uploaded as items within a collection (which is later hidden). The card is represented as an individual item, with a sequence attached to it for organizational purposes and representing the camera card structure

• Post-Upload Options: Depending on the system configuration, MediaPortal can initiate a workflow that stitches individual clips together and creates a continuous proxy. However, the original clip structure is retained as metadata, which can be utilized in editing programs like Adobe Premiere or VidiEditor.

VSA Upload

The VSA Transfer feature enhances upload flexibility, particularly in hybrid setups. By bypassing the VidiCore web server, it establishes a direct connection between the user client and an on-premise storage location using a VSA (Virtual Storage Appliance). This method reduces egress costs and provides faster upload speeds for large media files.

In the Upload Dialog, users can:

• Add the Camera Card for upload.

• Choose between:

  • VSA Transfer: Direct upload to a specific location configured in the system.

  • Web Upload: Traditional upload via the web server.

• A default location for VSA uploads can be pre-configured in the ConfigPortal for convenience.

For more information on how to configure camera card uploads, see Camera Card [MP OG] .

‘Non-Stitched’ Mode

The Camera Card Ingest - Non-Stitched workflow allows users to ingest camera card material into Vidispine without creating a single stitched proxy or hi-res clip. This is particularly useful when maintaining the original structure of camera card material is essential for post-production workflows.

Ingest Process

1. Initiate Ingest

   • Use the Camera Card Ingest function in MediaPortal.

   • Select the option for Non-Stitched Mode.

2. Ingest Outcome

   • The system creates one Vidispine item representing the complete camera card.

   • No single proxy or consolidated hi-res clip is generated.

   • Instead, a Sequence Document and a MediaEditor Timeline Document are created to represent the original camera card structure.

   • All original files on the card are ingested as individual items with their original high-resolution files and automatically generated proxies.

3. Benefits

   • Preserves the original clip boundaries and structure from the camera card.

   • Enables finer-grained control for editing and media management.

   • Simplifies integration with editing environments that prefer native card structures.

Additional Information

For further technical details, visit: Camera Cards non Stitched

Find technical guide here: Upload | Non-Stiched-Camera-Card-Upload