We've created these on-line tutorials so our community producers can familiarize themselves with the process of ingesting files into our digital system. Please use these online tutorials as often as needed. If you still have questions about the process, attend one of our scheduled in-person tutorials.
Learn how to create .mv4 files using QuickTime. (Includes settings).
Learn how to create .mv4 files using iTunes.
To ingest using DVDs.**PLEASE NOTE: our Automated System will not take .avi file formats as seen in the tutorial. Learn more about file formats accepted.Also, the naming convention for episode folders has changed. You will now see episode folders listed as "ch1_my_show_mon_1". This file reflects the channel your program appears on ("ch1"), the name of your show ("my_show"), the day your show airs ("mon"), and the week in airs within our Program quarter ("1"). Calendars of our Program Quarter are posted above ingestion stations in the BCAT Media Center. You may also download this Program Quarter's calendar here** :
To learn more about settings for DVD creation and other important ingestion information,
download and print-out this helpful information sheet.
To ingest using files on USB storage devices. **PLEASE NOTE: our Automated System will not take .avi file formats as seen in the tutorial. Learn more about file formats accepted.Also, the naming convention for episode folders has changed. You will now see episode folders listed as "ch1_my_show_mon_1". This file reflects the channel your program appears on ("ch1"), the name of your show ("my_show"), the day your show airs ("mon"), and the week in airs within our Program quarter ("1"). Calendars of our Program Quarter are posted above ingestion stations in the BCAT Media Center. You may also download this Program Quarter's calendar here**:
To ingest from an Avid editing station at the BCAT Media Center/ Creating a Quicktime file from Avid: ***PLEASE NOTE: We've had to update the process of pushing media onto our new server from the Avid Editing stations. Please check back to learn the new process. We apologize for any inconvenience.****