Apple Cinema Tools 3 - Manual (Page 70)

70 Chapter 4 Creating and Using a Cinema Tools Database
Entering Information in the Database
As described in “ Deciding How You Should Create the Database ” on page 63, there are
two basic approaches to creating your project database:
 You can generate the database by importing a telecine log, ALE file, or Final Cut Pro
batch capture list.
 You can enter information manually.
Even if you do generate a database with a telecine log, you may want to make
modifications and additions to the database records at a later time. You can do this by
using the Detail View window or the Clip window. (In the Clip window, you can only
modify existing database records).
Important: Before you can enter information in the database, you need to have an
existing database. To create a new, empty database, see “ Creating a New Database ” on
page 66.
Importing Database Information
You can create a database by importing information from a telecine log or ALE file, a
Final Cut Pro batch capture list, or an existing Cinema Tools database.
Importing Database Information From a Telecine Log or ALE File
You can enter information into the database by importing the telecine log from the
film-to-video transfer.
Cinema Tools currently supports the following telecine logs:
 ATN log files from Aaton
 FLX log files from TLC (Time Logic Controller software)
 FTL log files from Evertz
 ALE (Avid Log Exchange) files (not technically telecine logs, but contain similar
information for your database)
To import database information from a telecine log:
1 Choose File > Import > Telecine Log.
2 In the dialog that appears, select the telecine log or ALE file.
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