Grass Valley NewsQ Pro v.2.1 - Manual (Page 53)

Changing a Clip Category
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- Description — Enter a description for the placeholder to help identify the
clip you need to create.
- Category — Select a category from the drop-down menu. The category
determines who receives the placeholder as an assignment. Selecting ALL
makes the placeholder accessible to all editors who select ALL in their
Assignment List Manager.
- Editorial Duration — If desired, enter an estimated duration for the story
or select one from the drop-down list. Once the clip is created the duration
is automatically adjusted to the clip length. The editor can also enter an
editorial duration that is less than the clip length, which is sent back to the
NCS for show timing.
- Protected — Check this box to prevent the clip from being deleted from
the database.
- Being Edited — Check this box to show that the clip for a placeholder is
being edited. This field allows editors to easily see that a clip is already
being worked on in another edit room.
3. Click OK .
The Clip ID and Date are automatically set when you create the placeholder.
Changing a Clip Category
If you need to change a clip category:
1. In the Clips window, double-click on the placeholder you want to assign.
2. Select a new editor, workstation name, or other category from the Category
list.
3. Click OK .
The placeholder automatically appears on the edit workstation.