Grass Valley K2 Media Client User Manual Oct.10 2006 - Manual (Page 146)

146 K2 Media Client User Manual August 15, 2006
Chapter 7 Managing clip media
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 144 .
Viewing asset properties
The properties dialog box varies depending on the asset.
• “Viewing clip properties” on page 146
• “Viewing playlist properties” on page 147
• “Viewing program properties” on page 148
• “Viewing bin properties” on page 148
• “Viewing volume properties” on page 149
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 116 .
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 142 .
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.