Getting Started
Tally helps production and post teams move media without second-guessing the transfer.
With Tally, you can:
- queue source folders or files
- choose a destination for ingest
- verify copied media using checksums
- preview supported clips
- inspect technical metadata
- apply consistent renaming rules
- generate manifests and reports at the end of a run
Basic Workflow
A typical ingest in Tally follows these steps:
- Add one or more source folders or files
- Choose a destination root
- Configure verification and worker settings
- Optionally enable renaming
- Start the batch ingest
- Monitor progress in the dashboard
- Review the generated reports and manifests
Source and Destination Setup
Tally allows you to:
- add source media manually
- drag and drop supported files or folders into the queue
- choose a destination root for the ingest
- monitor destination capacity before starting
This makes it easy to prepare a batch and confirm the target storage is ready before transfer begins.
Verification
Tally supports optional checksum verification during ingest.
Available verification options include:
- SHA256
- MD5
- XXHash64
- BLAKE3
Verification helps confirm that copied files match the source media after transfer.
If verification is disabled, Tally can still copy files, but post-copy integrity checking will not be performed.
Renaming
Tally supports token-based renaming for batches.
You can build naming patterns using fields such as:
- original filename
- date
- time
- project
- camera
- counter
This allows incoming media to be renamed consistently during ingest while preserving a predictable structure.
Clip Preview and Metadata
Tally can preview supported media and inspect key technical information directly inside the app.
Metadata may include:
- resolution
- frame rate
- duration
- codec
- bitrate
- colour profile
- audio channel count
For some professional formats, Tally uses additional media tooling to improve metadata extraction and thumbnail generation.
Reports and Manifests
At the end of an ingest, Tally can generate handoff materials including:
- transfer logs
- CSV manifests
- HTML reports
These outputs help create a clear record of what was copied, verified, skipped, or flagged during the ingest.
Supported Workflows
Tally is designed for media ingest workflows where reliability, visibility, and clean handoff matter.
Typical use cases include:
- camera card offload
- archive ingest
- post-production handoff
- clip verification and tracking
- technical spot-checking before edit or delivery
Troubleshooting
If something is not working as expected:
- confirm you are using the latest version of Tally
- check that source media is accessible
- verify the destination has enough free space
- review the transfer log and generated report
- contact support if the issue continues
If you need help, visit the Support page or email: