PD IEC/TS 62871-1 discusses professional video storage products, tape-less camera recorder using MXF file format, and encoding guidelines with a focus on MXF Operational Patterns.
PD IEC/TS 62871-1 is the first part of the PD IEC/TS 62871 multi-series on professional video storage products that give guidelines for MXF Operational Patterns for professional tape-less camera recorders and outlines the general parts of the MXF file format.
PD IEC/TS 62871-1 provides guidelines that are applicable to the creation of an MXF file in professional tape-less camera recorders. PD IEC/TS 62871-1 is also applicable for content management software and to equipment that supports MXF files generated by professional tape-less camera recorders.
PD IEC/TS 62871-1 on professional video storage products is useful for:
The professional camera recorder has evolved from a traditional tape-based system into a file-based system, taking advantage of recent advances in information technology.
Instead of using conventional magnetic tape as the recording medium, video and audio streams can now be stored as files that can be read directly by a personal computer (PC).
PD IEC/TS 62871-1 discusses file structure, header partition, body partition, footer partition, partition rules summary, partition status, header metadata, operational pattern, and encoding guideline for professional tape-less camera recorder.
IEC TS 62871-1:2015