JavaScript must be enabled in order to use this site.Please enable JavaScript in your browser and refresh the page. Recording a black clip for Archive Play To archive clips, you need to create a file called “BLACK” that contains black video. Note: The file BLACK needs to be in the bin used for playout of clips (normally V:/default bin) in order to work properly. Using media server: Pull the input source (make sure you don’t have a video feed on this source). Create a new clip and name it BLACK. Record for approximately 10 seconds. Eject BLACK from the record channel. Parent topic: Archiving Clips