Media Manager
Media Manager is the asset management interface for uploading, browsing, renaming, and deleting video and graphics files that Falcon Play uses in Director.
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What you will learn
- How upload and file management work.
- How video and graphics tabs differ.
- How Media Manager relates to Director.
Recommended workflow
- Open Media Manager from the dashboard or Director.
- Choose Video or Graphics.
- Drag files into the upload zone or use Browse.
- Wait for upload and scanning to complete.
- Rename or delete files only when they are not in active use.
Buttons, fields, and controls
| Control | What it does | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Drag and drop files here | Upload target for media files. | Use for fast bulk upload. |
| Browse | Opens the file picker. | Use when drag-and-drop is inconvenient. |
| Global progress | Shows upload progress. | Use to confirm transfer state. |
| VIDEO tab | Shows video assets. | Use for playout media. |
| GRAPHICS tab | Shows graphics/template assets. | Use for templates and graphics files. |
| Rename | Renames a file. | Use before building rundowns or when correcting names. |
| Delete | Deletes a file. | Use carefully; rundowns may reference the file. |
Best practices
- Upload and verify media before building the final rundown.
- Avoid renaming files after they have been added to rundowns unless you also update the rundown items.
- Use consistent naming conventions for packages, loops, and graphics.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Upload does not start | Browser or server connection issue. | Check Media Server status and try Browse. |
| File does not appear in Director | Scan has not completed or filter hides it. | Refresh Director or clear search/tag filters. |
| Delete fails | File is locked or server cannot remove it. | Stop active playback and check file permissions. |
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