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About connecting to K2 storage with Final Cut Pro

This topic describes the different ways you can access K2 media for editing with Final Cut Pro.

Connection types are as follows:
  • iSCSI – This is a connection as a client to an iSCSI K2 SAN. The connection requires a K2 FCP Connect license and supporting software on the Macintosh system. The connection uses the K2 SAN's iSCSI Gigabit Ethernet network.
Access methods are as follows:
  • Edit-in-place – With this method you edit the K2 media in Final Cut Pro across the network while the media is still in place in K2 storage. You can do this over any connection type.
  • File transfer – With this method you transfer (copy) the K2 media to the Macintosh system and then edit it in Final Cut Pro across the network while the media is still in place in K2 storage. You can do this over any connection type. You can initiate the transfer as file copy over iSCSI, or via FTP.
With all access methods, after you are done editing the K2 media you export it back to K2 storage via a K2 HotBin.
Software components that support various workflows are as follows:
  • K2 FCP Connect – This is a Grass Valley product that supports all connection types for optimal performance. It is a toolset that must be purchased, installed, licensed, and configured. It includes GV Connect, which is a Final Cut Pro plug-in. GV Connect supports edit-in-place and file transfer over iSCSI.

Refer to product release notes for information about connections, access, and software that apply to K2 storage and versions.

For detailed instructions refer to documentation as follows:

  • iSCSI – Refer to topics in this manual, as well as in the following documents:
    • K2 FCP Connect Release Notes
    • GV Connect User Manual

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