1 Introduction

Oracle DIVAdirector is a tool for interacting with existing Oracle DIVArchive systems. The User Interface (UI) is delivered graphically through a web browser.

System Overview

DIVAdirector provides a multi-organizational, multi-group, multiuser and multi-task environment for DIVArchive users. It has powerful tools to locate content by searching any metadata field available. You view content with the built-in media player, and can precisely find the frames being searched for using the player's controls. When the content is discovered, you can schedule the full resolution video to be restored, you can build a Shot List, and you can send content to an editing application or a defined DIVArchive source or destination.

User Interface Concepts

The DIVAdirector UI screen consists of the following elements:

Banner

Displays the logo, a basic search box and login information at the top of the screen.

Navigation Menu

Consists of a panel bar on the left side of the screen that includes the following items:

Queries

You can create, execute, view and save a query. Queries can be basic (single keyword search), or advanced.

Work Bins

You can organize some video clips in a single location using Work Bins.

Shot Lists

You create, view and edit lists of video clips in a Shot List.

Drop Folders

You can upload files to automate some repetitive tasks.

Assets

Displays a list of options pertaining to DIVArchive operations.

Admin

You can perform administrative tasks.

Main Content Area

The main content area is the major portion of the screen. It displays information based on items selected in the navigation tree on the left side of the screen.

Connecting to the DIVAdirector Web Interface

You use the following procedure to connect to DIVAdirector:

  1. Open your web browser.

  2. Enter the web address of the DIVAdirector installation in the address field at the top of the browser.

    Note:

    This value will vary depending on how the system is configured. Typically the DIVAdirector web address is the server's host name (for example, http://DD5). However, you may also need to include a port number depending on how the system was configured (for example, http://DD5:8080). Check with your System Administrator for the correct host name and port number (if required) to use for your connection.

  3. Press Enter to connect to the DIVAdirector Web Interface.

  4. Log into DIVAdirector using your assigned user name and password.

  5. You can now begin using DIVAdirector through the GUI.