Re: HD Workflow with Media 100 Suite

I also import from the EX3 into M100 without any problems.

But I have a question for Michael and David, the answer to which Jim may find useful...

So, when I import from the EX3 I use M100's File>import> from XDCAM feature which works, as you say, brilliantly - launching sony's XDCAM transfer software and I'm away. However, what's the best way to handle the media from that point. I don't go any where near any BPAV folders and wonder why I'd ever need to? Would I copy these off to a drive in the field, if I needed to free up the sxs cards with out using the transfer software to select clips? But still wouldn't I just select every clip using the transfer tool in the field or is it that it's quicker to copy over the BPAV folder? Does this make sense, or am I missing something?

I note the data (ie QT files - I use the Proress codec) is all going into it's own folder like it did when 'Aquiring' or 'digitizing' like the good old days. Is this all I need to do in terms of keeping the media? I already back up the drives I'm working on but should I actually be backing up those BPAV folders everyone keeps talking about?

Be glad to hear what others are doing . Hope this makes sense.

Cheers
Paul