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# Importing RED R3D Media Files

RED media can be imported as individual R3D files.

1. In WiretapCentral, from the Import menu, select RED.

   This starts a new import job. The Import Red window appears.

2. Enter a session name. Special characters are prohibited.

   The session name identifies your import job when saving or loading a session, and when outputting the job. It is also the job name in Backburner Manager.

3. Optional: Save the session. At any time, you can save a session. From the Session button, select Save or Save As. Use the Session button to load a previously saved Import Red session or delete one.
   WarningSessions are saved as cookies. Deleting your browser cookies deletes your saved sessions. On Mozilla® Firefox®, using the Clear Recent History option deletes the browser cookies.
4. Ensure that the Input tab is selected.
5. From the Input tab, ensure that the R3D Files tab is selected.
6. From the R3D Files tab, select the Timecode to use.
7. From the R3D Files tab, click Select Clips.

   A browser appears.

8. By browsing through a Wiretap Gateway, select one or more RED clips and click Add.

   Select multiple files at a time by using the Shift or Ctrl key.

   The number of clips selected is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

9. When you are finished, click Done.

   The selected clips appear in the Input list.

   NoteTo verify the timecode used: if the Src TC columns matches either Edgecode or TOD TC (time of day) columns, the clip will be imported using the matching timecode. If it matches neither, the clip will be imported using the primary timecode.
10. When you are ready to proceed, click the Settings tab.

    See Adjusting the Settings.