Source Prep¶
Once a video source or replacement has been hooked up to an episode record, providing AQC has passed, it'll move into the logging queue.
Logging takes place via Glim using the Clip tool to create a JSON file that will be used to conform the video to Pluto build specifications.
As AQC results refer to zero based timecode, the timecode can be changed in Glim to match.
By copying and pasting the AQC results, locate and set first in point as the first frame of active audio/video content. All mid roll blacks must be closed to less than 3 seconds. The final out point will be the last frame after the last active frame of video/audio.
Important - In order to copy the timecode from AQC results, the values must be formatted as HH:MM:SS:FF and pasted into the timecode bar in Glim.
In some cases, minimal clips will be required but in others, multiple clips will be needed.
Important - if duration of black is over 2 seconds but there is trailing/leading audio, there may be no need to trim. If you are unsure, load the start timecode of the black section into Glim, skip forward 2 seconds and if audio continues or next picture segment starts, there is no need to remove.
Glim shortcuts for creating clips are as follows:
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| In Point | I |
| Out Point | O |
| Create Clip | P |
Important - ensure all previous clips are removed from the log before starting on a new episode.
Once all clips have been logged, export the clip list as a JSON file.
A file called GlimClipList.json will be downloaded to your local machine. It will need to be uploaded under the glim_clip_log column in the logging base.
Important - there is a check to ensure the right clip log has been uploaded to the correct episode. If the check is failed, the file will be removed and not uploaded.
The next step is to select the audio languages present and set audio channels.
For any SD content, crop values may need to be entered for any blanking present. The first step is to tick preview_crop. This will generate a screengrab which will appear in the crop_preview column.
If there is blanking present on the image, then crop values will need to be entered in crop_ltrb. See left and right black bars on the image below.
Crop values are in lines ordered Left, Top, Right, Bottom. Typically increasing in increments of two, it's best practice to match Left to Right and Top to Bottom. Values must be comma delimited. Once entered, delete the existing preview to load a new one using the crop values.
If the revised preview shows no blanking and is not excessively cropping the image, all is good! If the crop is too extreme or not enough, simply repeat the steps of entering values and deleting the preview until you are happy.
Acceptable cropping values:¶
Cropping values are too extreme:¶
Once logged and status set to completed, they will automatically be synced back to the GCD Tracker base.
Important - check status is set to complete and glim clip log is attached before syncing back.