Apple Final Cut Server - Manual (Page 157)

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Choosing the synchronization policy to use generally depends on who is thought of as
“owning” or being in charge of the device:
 If Final Cut Server owns the device, you should use the “Final Cut Server is master” or
“Two way” synchronization policy.
 If another department owns the device and Final Cut Server is just being granted
access to its content, you should use the “Device is master” synchronization policy.
Device is master
This synchronization policy regards the device as the authority on what the real
metadata is.
Device metadata is mapped to custom metadata. Subsequent changes to the metadata
on the device are mapped to the custom metadata when they are detected. Custom
metadata fields that map to device metadata can be edited but those changes are not
mapped to the device.
Note: This is the default choice and is used for all devices created by the
Final Cut Server installer and any devices created using Device Setup Assistant in
Final Cut Server System Preferences.
Final Cut Server is master
This synchronization policy regards Final Cut Server as the authority on what the real
metadata is.
The first time the asset is cataloged, device metadata is mapped to custom metadata.
On any subsequent changes to the custom metadata, custom metadata is mapped and
saved to device metadata, overwriting any changes that may have occurred in the
device metadata. Any changes to the metadata on the device are not mapped to the
custom metadata.
No sync
The first time the asset is cataloged, device metadata is mapped to custom metadata.
Any subsequent changes of either custom or device metadata are not mapped and
remain different on Final Cut Server and the device.
Two way
The first time the asset is cataloged, device metadata is mapped to custom metadata.
Any subsequent changes of either custom or device metadata are mapped and are
synchronized between Final Cut Server and the device.
See “ Adding a Device Using the Administration Window ” on page 164 for more
information on using the Devices window.