Video footage can be saved either as a single frame still shot or as a video file, audio and POS data can be saved either embedded within video footage or in a separate document. This process is referred to as
“exporting”.
Note: To export footage there must be at least one export destination configured.
Note: If Export Auditing is enabled on the DVR, required information must be entered before selecting the destination folder for both images and video exports.
8.1 Exporting or Printing Images
Single frame shots can be saved in either Bitmap (BMP) or JPEG (JPG) format. BMP images retain all of the original image detail, but are typically much larger than JPG images as a result. JPG images are compressed and are typically indistinguishable from the original image when the JPG quality is 70 or greater.
Opens the Export context menu. Select the type of media you wish to export.
BMP Saves the still image as a BMP image. Select the export destinations and enter a filename. Click Save when finished or Cancel to exit without saving.
JPG
Saves the still image as a JPG image. Select the export destination and enter a filename.
Additionally, you may select a quality setting for the JPG image by adjusting the slider. Closer to the left side means a lower quality, smaller sized file; further to the right means a higher quality, larger sized file. For the most part, the default compression setting is the best choice. Click Save when finished or Cancel to exit without saving.
Select the destination you want to save the image to. You can select multiple destinations by checking the corresponding boxes, as well as create subdirectories by using the New Folder button. When Exporting a Bitmap the Quality slider will not be visible.
Prints to the Windows default printer. Click this button and select Print Still Image.
Note: The image will be sent to the default Windows printer only. If one has not been configured an error message will inform you of this.
8.2 Exporting Video
Video footage can be exported in Microsoft AVI Video format or in Authentic Video format which uses 3xLOGIC’s Motion JPEG AZTECH™ format. Video clips exported in Authentic Video format can be played using the 3xLOGIC DV Player program. AVI format video clips can be played using Windows Media Player or any other player that supports standard AVI format. The Authentic Video format is recommended when exporting video clips as evidence since the authenticity of the clip can be verified using DV Player. VIGIL Client allows video exports to include the VIGIL DV player installation kit file to ensure that playback software is available for Authentic Video exports.
Opens the Export context menu. Select the type of media you wish to export.
AVI
Saves the current video footage as an AVI video. Select the export destinations and enter a filename.
Clicking the Advanced button will open the CODEC Settings window that allows you to set the image size the video will be saved at. The … button will open another window where you can select and configure the CODEC used during the encoding process.
Click OK when finished or Cancel to exit without saving.
Authentic Video Saves the current video footage as a MJPEG. Select the export destinations and enter a filename.
Click Save when finished or Cancel to exit without saving.
With Data
Includes the POS data in a separate text file, or embedded in the exported video and overlaid on video within DV Player. The latter looks similar to the On-Screen POS Data Display. Data can also be exported separately from Video.
Note: Embedded is only available for Authentic Video Exports.
With Audio Exports any audio on the selected channel with the video file. Audio can also be exported separately from video.
Select the destination you wish to save the footage to. You can select multiple destinations, as well as create subdirectories by clicking the New Folder button.
If you are exporting from the Multi-Screen playback, when choosing to export video you will have the option of
exporting the selected camera or all cameras. Choosing Selected Camera will export only the currently
selected camera footage. Choosing All Cameras will export footage from all currently displayed cameras to
separate files. The files will have the camera name appended to the filename.
8.3 Export File Browser
The Export File Browser provides a thumbnail file browser for exported video footage and still shots. File navigation is similar to Windows Explorer.
To open the Exports window, select the Export File Browser option from the View drop-down menu in the main VIGIL Client window.
Find a File or Folder
To search for a file or folder, go to Edit | Find, enter a file or folder name, and click OK. Go to Edit | Find Next to select the next file or folder with the given name.
Note: If you would like to search for a file or folder using only a partial name, enter an asterisk (*) for the part of the name that is not defined. For example, enter *cam1* to search for files or folders that contain “cam1” in their name; enter cam1* to search for names that begin with “cam1”.
Open a File Double-click the desired file in the File Browser or Thumbnail Browser. This will open the file using the default program as configured in the Windows file associations.
Copy a File
Right-click the desired file in the File Browser or Thumbnail Browser and select Copy item(s). This will open the Select Destination window that allows you to save another copy of the file to an export destination. You can also use the menu to copy a file by selecting the file and going to File | Copy item(s).
Note: To select multiple folders, hold down the Control key as you make your selection.
Delete a File
Right-click the desired file in the File Browser or Thumbnail Browser and select Delete item(s). You can also use the menu to delete a file by selecting the file and going to File | Delete item(s).
Note: To select multiple folders, hold down the Control key as you make your selection.
Copy a Folder
Right-click on a folder in the File Browser and select Copy item(s). You can also use the menu to copy a folder by selecting the folder and going to File | Copy item(s).
Note: To select multiple folders, hold down the Control key as you make your selection.
Delete a Folder
Right-click on a folder in the File Browser and select Delete item(s). You can also use the menu to delete a folder by selecting the folder and going to File | Delete item(s).
Note: Only empty folders can be deleted.
Note: To select multiple folders, hold down the Control key as you make your selection.