LIVE PLAY and TODAILIES
START UP GUIDE
June 2012
A complete LIVE PLAY and TODAILIES system consists of the following
components:
๏ Mac OS X system running the Light Iron Server application
http://lightiron.com/sites/default/files/LIGHT_IRON_SERVER_V2_4_7.dmg.zip
๏ One or more iPads running the LIVE PLAY and/or TODAILIES application
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/live-play/id430007066?ls=1&mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/todialies/id510569672?mt=8
๏Wireless Router
๏ H.264 encoded Video Files
LIGHT IRON SERVER REQUIREMENTS
The Light Iron Server application must be installed and operated from a
Mac OS X computer, running version 10.6 or later (both laptop and desktop
computers are acceptable). Currently there are no plans to release a Windows
version of Light Iron Server, however current users will be notified if one is
released in the future. The LIVE PLAY and TODAILIES client applications running
on the iPads must be the same version number as the server application.
iPAD REQUIREMENTS
LIVE PLAY and TODAILIES client applications must be purchased from the iTunes
store and installed on each iPad. LIVE PLAY and TODAILIES are compatible with
iPad, iPad 2, and iPad 3 running iOS 4.2 or higher.
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
All devices must be connected to the same network for LIVE PLAY and TODAILIES
client applications to access media. If possible, it is recommended to connect the
OS X-equipped computer to the router via an Ethernet cable. This will help
preserve wireless bandwidth for streaming video content to the participating
iPads.
H.264 REQUIREMENTS
H.264 files can be encoded in a variety of ways, but for best results, the following
file specifications are recommended:
-2.4 Mbps
-1280x720 resolution
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Security Best Practices
While an adequate level of security is built into the application, Light Iron can
make no guarantees regarding the security of assets and data, as individual
physical and network protocols vary greatly. However, it is recommended that
administrators of the Light Iron Server application follow these additional security
best practices guidelines:
๏ Use a locking mechanism to secure the server and prevent physical theft.
All Mac Books automatically ship with the option to utilize a lock.
๏ Encrypt data on a hard drive.
Consider using Apple’s built-in File Vault.
๏ Do not broadcast the network SSID (Network Name).
Most wireless routers allow for a hidden network name, which prevents
unauthorized users from joining the network unless they know specific network
information.
๏ Use at least WPA2 security protocol on the wireless router.
๏ All devices (i.e., iPads and the computer running Light Iron Server)
should have password protection enabled.
๏ With TODAILIES, physical media is stored on the iPad’s hard drive, so it
is recommended to use Apple’s “Find My iPad” application in case of theft.
๏ Though LIVE PLAY’s design ensures no physical media is stored on the
iPad’s hard drive, it is recommended to use Apple’s “Find My iPad”
application.
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Server Set up
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Download and install Light Iron Server.
http://lightiron.com/sites/default/files/LIGHT_IRON_SERVER_V2_4_7.dmg.zip
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Launch Light Iron Server.
Select “New Project” from the file menu.
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Select your root H.264 Assets Folder.
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Select a location and name for your project file.
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Go to Light Iron Server’s “Setup” tab on the top of the page.
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Select the “Users” tab to create usernames and passwords.
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On the left side, double click on the “Users” list to create a new User. On
the right side, enter this Name and Password. iPads by default capitalize
the first letter of the Name.
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Once a User is created you can edit their permissions. Make sure to grant
the User access to either LIVEPLAY, TODAILIES, or both. If you allow
AirPlay, be sure to grant access to the apple tv as well under the “AirPlay”
tab.
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You can also give Users the ability to view or edit metadata fields.
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Select the “Metadata” tab to enter scene and take if it was not done
beforehand.
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Go to the “Metadata Views” tab to create custom rooms or to edit existing
metadata buttons.
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When ready you can go to the “Export” tab to create a variety of reports
including PDF, CSV, ALE, and XML.
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Select which output you prefer and fill in any additional metadata you
would like.
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LIVE PLAYTM
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Purchase and install LIVE PLAY from the App Store on your iPad.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/live-play/id430007066?ls=1&mt=8
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Connect your iPad to the same network on which Light Iron Server is
running.
Launch the LIVE PLAY application on your iPad.
If you have the server running and are on the same network, the app will
prompt you for a Name and Password, which was set up on the server.
Once the app is open you can select the “Assets” tab located in the upper
right corner to view all of the available clips.
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Navigate through your folder structure to the clip you want. If you go too
far, clicking on the top of the list will go back a folder.
Once a shot is loaded, you are able to begin tagging the asset with custom
metadata in the rooms across the bottom of the screen.
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If access is allowed, the Still grab and audio notes are also located on the
bottom right.
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The gear drop down menu gives you additional options including
Watermark Position, Asset List Auto-hide Time, media Sorting, and Logout.
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TODAILIESTM
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Purchase and install TODAILIES from the app store on your iPad.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/todialies/id510569672?mt=8
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Connect your iPad to the same network on which Light Iron Server is
running.
Launch the TODAILIES application on your iPad.
The first time launching the app it will say “server sync required”.
If you have the server running and are on the same network, the app will
prompt you for a Name and Password, which was set up on the server.
Once the app is opened it will begin syncing media wirelessly over the
network.
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Once clips have been loaded to the iPad you can select clips through the
Gallery.
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The Gallery can be changed from thumbnail to list view by toggling the
buttons in the lower right.
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The Gallery can be sorted by selecting the Sort button and choosing an
option.
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You can tag files as “Circle” and/or “Preferred” in TODAILIES, LIVE PLAY,
or Light Iron Server.
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By selecting the Sort button, you can automatically create a Playlist from
circled takes or preferred takes.
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You can also create a manual Playlist by selecting a shot and hitting the
“Insert into Playlist” button.
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Play, edit, or save a Playlist in the bottom of the screen.
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Once you have built a Playlist you have the ability to email it as an EDL,
ALE, or XML.
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The gear drop down menu gives you additional options including
Watermark Position, file name Display, and Logout.
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All deletion of media happens on the iPad and will be managed by the
iPad’s user. To delete a file or folder, swipe to the side and select the
delete button.
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Per Apple’s design, the only way to actually clear up space is to restart the
iPad. You must make sure not to overfill your iPad.
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