Re: Workflow - Phantom Cam & 35mm

Hello,

Been investigating and running some tests and got this information. I guess there is no easy way of managing the Phantom's files.

"u will not be able to match timecode to flex on the raw data via your aja ki pro.

Phantom really has no timecode.

If i was you, i would forget about the ki pro for dailies, as without timecode it can lead to alot of problems.

Download the raw data, and get a digital lab to transcode the footage to timecoded ofline files of any type for example pro res, in this process the timecode will be striped.

after the edit or when selects are done the digilab should be able to match the timecode to online files like DPX.

But u must always think about the online workflow when making offline files.

I use a machine called a clipster and this can transcode phantom footage at upto 100fps to offline files, and online files, i can even drop an edl in and it will extract dpx files or similar after the offline or selects are done and only transcode the required files from the raw.

Timecode and phantom is a big problem and it will not be an easy or a cheap solution.

good luck"

This was a response from a DIT in england, if anyone has other suggestions preferably less expensive, it would be great to hear them.

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