In earlier versions of just:in Mac, it was already feasible to merge Metadata and Naming Presets. However, with the introduction of Custom Overlays in version 6.0, metadata values can now be accessed within Overlays. This enhancement allows for a seamless integration of all elements in a single workflow.
This Workflow Description offers valuable guidance for integrating these elements effectively. The provided examples can serve as a helpful starting point for tailoring the integration to suit individual use cases.
To effectively follow the instructions, it is necessary to have a functioning just:in Mac setup with at least one channel. The setup should include a valid signal, which can either be SDI or NDI.
The initial step in this use case is to create a Metadata Preset, which serves as the primary entry point for data. The Naming Preset will then be derived from the selected Metadata values and may include additional static variables. Furthermore, the Custom Overlay will have access to the Metadata values, allowing for seamless integration.
Metadata Preset
Below is an illustrative example of the Metadata Preset (StartUp and Export File), providing a visual representation of how it appears in the user interface.
StartUpXML:
<?xml version="1.0"?> <metadataSet> <name>Workflow_User_Manual</name> <extension>xml</extension> <control resetAfterRecord="1" default=""> <name>quality</name> <label>Quality</label> <type class="Selection"> <item>Low</item> <item>Medium</item> <item>High</item> </type> </control> <control resetAfterRecord="1" default=""> <name>customText</name> <label>Text</label> <type class="Text" default=""></type> </control> </metadataSet>
ExportXML:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?> <file name="%Just_In_Clipname" path="%Just_In_Full_Clipname" duration="%Just_In_Capture_Duration"> <quality>%quality</quality> <text>%customText</text> </file>