Grass Valley K2 Media Client User Manual v3.3 - Manual (Page 151)

June 5, 2009 K2 Media Client User Manual 151
Viewing asset properties
To delete a metadata name already in use
To completely purge a metadata name, you must clear the metadata value on all asset
properties data pages. When the last asset is cleared, and the properties dialog is
closed, the metadata name is purged and removed from all properties pages. Refer to
“Clearing metadata” on page 149 .
Viewing asset properties
The properties dialog box varies depending on the asset.
• “Viewing clip properties” on page 151
• “Viewing playlist properties” on page 153
• “Viewing program properties” on page 153
• “Viewing bin properties” on page 154
• “Viewing volume properties” on page 154
Viewing clip properties
1. Select the clip in the Clips pane asset list.
2. Open the Clip Properties dialog box using one of the following:
• Select Clips | Properties , or
• Select Properties in the asset context menu, or
• Click the Properties button in the Clips pane.
If the Properties button is not displayed in the Clips pane, refer to assignable
buttons
in “Guide to using the Clips pane” on page 120 .
The Clip Properties dialog box appears. There are three pages in the clip dialog
box.
General , Media , and Data . The General and Media pages are self explanatory.
The Data page is used to add metadata to the clip. To learn more, refer to “Working
with asset metadata” on page 147 .
Viewing the General properties page
The General properties page displays basic information about the clip, including
tracks, format, compression, size, etc. A radio button enables you to lock the clip.