scope:

This Technical Specification suite gives encoding guidelines for professional tape-less camera recorders using the MXF file format to ensure interoperability. This first part gives guidelines for MXF Operational Patterns for professional tape-less camera recorders and also outlines the general parts of the MXF file format. The guidelines are applicable to the creation of an MXF file in professional tape-less camera recorders. They are also applicable for content management software and to equipment that supports MXF files generated by professional tape-less camera recorders.