| | | | Re: which drives should I use for a P2 HD job?? by adrian califf on Sep 3, 2009 at 4:56:25 pm in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum The choices aren't mine to make unfortunately, the director gets to choose what format to shoot with not me. I suspect I will import the footage initially at dvcpro-hd res onto a g-raid3 connected to the imac.
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| | | | Re: which drives should I use for a P2 HD job?? by david bogie on Sep 3, 2009 at 4:50:58 pm in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum I think you're making some poor decisions up front without knowing why or what the unintended consequences might be. However, after you've been working on your project for a few months, please come back and tell us what you've learned and if the advi | | | | |
| | | | Re: software issues only! by Noah Kadner on Sep 3, 2009 at 3:56:33 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum [Charles Binn] "HPG 20 and the pre recording feature? The recorder writes in real time on P2 cards. So it’s only a software update to use a certain area on a P2 card as a pre recording (ring) buffer.
And the missing key lock feature? Only a softwa | | | | |
| | | | Re: P2/AVC-Intra, Avid and Discovery Channel by Jeremy Garchow on Sep 3, 2009 at 3:26:40 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum [Jess Nottage] " I'm sure the same is true for FCP. "
All it takes is an intel machine. My laptop can do it no problem.
[Jess Nottage] "Therefore transcoding to a lower resolution is required in order to offline in a typical offline Avid suite | | | | |
| | | | software issues only! by Charles Binn on Sep 3, 2009 at 1:09:01 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum HPG 20 and the pre recording feature? The recorder writes in real time on P2 cards. So it’s only a software update to use a certain area on a P2 card as a pre recording (ring) buffer.
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| | | | Sanyo Red Xacti VPC-TH1 and FCP by Craig RussillRoy on Sep 3, 2009 at 8:29:52 am in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum Morning or evening moocowers,
Client has a domestic camera '
Sanyo Red Xacti VPC-TH1 High Definition Memory Card Camcorder"
Now has any onc used something like this before ? I am used to Digi beta, P2 Red etc but domestic market I have been o | | | | |
| | | | Re: Sony/Apple dropping SxS compatibility by Tim Kolb on Sep 3, 2009 at 3:30:30 am in the Sony EX Series XDCAM Forum I find it comical that somehow Apple has nothing to do with the fact that the OS upgrade they issued caused the incompatibility and it's Sony's fault...
As a long-time beta-tester, a software company management employee, and someone who works with | | | | |
| | | | Apple vs SxS cards by john foundas on Sep 3, 2009 at 1:26:07 am in the Sony EX Series XDCAM Forum I've seen the threads about Macbookpro, but what about MACPRO w/ Snow Lep?
Are there compatibility issues there as well?
I'm about to make a Large investment for my Prod Co.
EX1 cam, MACPRO Quad w/ FC Studio.
I cant stand the Pan 170/200 P2 cams | | | | |
| | | | Re: Driving Timelapse with HVX200? by P2 Shooter on Sep 3, 2009 at 12:37:17 am in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum A few days of testing under my belt and buying a suction cup rig for the inside of the windshield later... bug splatter will be the biggest problem.
Thanks. I'm going to go with 300degrees for daytime interval shooting and 350 for nighttime. | | | | |
| | | | which drives should I use for a P2 HD job?? by adrian califf on Sep 3, 2009 at 12:25:20 am in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum Hi all I hope someone can advise on this. I am about to start a P2 HD job probably shooting at 1080 25p but we are trying to decide what drives to use for the edit. We would like to ingest the media at a high resolution so as to avoid recapturing the | | | | |
| | | | Sony/Apple dropping SxS compatibility by Michael Moser on Sep 2, 2009 at 11:29:35 pm in the Sony EX Series XDCAM Forum Two years ago I went to a trade show...Apple and Sony were taking part in each other's meetings. They definitely gave the impression FCP and EX technology were together for the long run in the professional environment.
What changed?
Did one or t | | | | |
| | | | Re: P2/AVC-Intra, Avid and Discovery Channel by Jess Nottage on Sep 2, 2009 at 10:25:49 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum The problem is with the P2 AVC INTRA 100 media on Avid is that it requires heavy duty kit to be able to decode and play back the media real time. I'm sure the same is true for FCP.
HP 8600 quadcore with a Nitris DX I/O is required to create and p | | | | |
| | | | Re: FCP 7 & AVC Intra by Jeremy Garchow on Sep 2, 2009 at 6:40:45 pm in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum Everything that Shane says. MXF4mac has just released P2 Flow as well which is a hnady application for handling native MXF files in FCP with complete metadata.
We shoot a lot of AVC-I and the files go in to a ProRes HQ sequence (FCP default).
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| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Chris Cardno on Sep 2, 2009 at 4:48:43 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum Agreed. As with any workflow or production process I'd default to the old adage: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it. And if it is broke, check the Cow."
Chris Cardno
Visual Edge Productions
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| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Jeremy Garchow on Sep 2, 2009 at 4:40:24 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum [Chris Cardno] "So...17" Macbook Pro with ExpressCard slot + AJ-PCD20 + Firewire + Snow Leopard = apparently successful workflow for P2. "
Yeah, I'd be careful with that. If Panasonic says it's incompatible, I wouldn't do it. Not to say that it | | | | |
| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Chris Cardno on Sep 2, 2009 at 4:38:44 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum And update number 2:
The client was using an AJ-PCD20, transferring via Firewire 800. There were no issues in the field and they have had no issues since importing the files into FCS2.
So...17" Macbook Pro with ExpressCard slot + AJ-PCD20 + Fi | | | | |
| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Chris Cardno on Sep 2, 2009 at 2:00:31 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum Okay, update number 1:
* Their 15" MacBookPro was not the newest iteration, it was the type that still has the ExpressCard slot. They did install Snow Leopard but did NOT install Rosetta.
* They were using the Panasonic 5-card reader and transfe | | | | |
| | | | Re: XDCAM SxS / SDHC Direct Offload to Mac Pro??? by annette duerr on Sep 2, 2009 at 1:55:55 pm in the Sony EX Series XDCAM Forum dear experts. we´ve been working with p2 for a year now, but now are thinking of changing to sdhc. i need to get the movs on a fw800/usb2.0-disk (via mbp) every day after shooting (+ safty copies on another disk like that) - so now i wonder if it wou | | | | |
| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Chris Cardno on Sep 2, 2009 at 1:34:43 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum Michael, I agree with you, leaping into a new operating system when you have a stable workflow already in place is not a good idea -- we haven't made the move to Snow Leopard, nor have we upgraded our Final Cut system, at this time simply because I d | | | | |
| | | | Re: P2 PAL 16:9 Settings by Rafael Amador on Sep 2, 2009 at 12:46:44 pm in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum Hi Ali,
Check the clips as Anamorphic in the "Anamorphic" column of the Browser.
Then bring the clips to an Anamorphic sequence. Full screen, no Letterboxing.
rafael
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| | | | P2 PAL 16:9 Settings by Ali Leonard on Sep 2, 2009 at 8:43:50 am in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum Hi,
Please excuse me if this is a stupid question! I have recently started working for a company who shoot primarily on Panasonic P2. They shoot widescreen PAL. The previous editors have had sequence settings to be DVPAL anamorphic or DVCPRO50 ana | | | | |
| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Jeremy Garchow on Sep 2, 2009 at 7:06:11 am in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum Well, I'm not entirely sure either as I don't have Snow Leopard installed, but I dud receive this email from Panasonic. I will tend to take their word on it. Plus we use a PCD20.
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| | | | Panasonic HPG20 by Charles Binn on Sep 2, 2009 at 6:54:10 am in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum Is this the right forum for the Panasonic HPG 20 P2 recorder?
If – wouldn’t pre recording be a nice feature cause many people use this unit as a filed recorder or as a “docking” recorder for non P2, tape based cameras like Varicam 27. And pre re | | | | |
| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Michael Sacci on Sep 2, 2009 at 4:23:22 am in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum CHRIS, HOW THE FREAK DOES Anyone in the production business not understand we DON"T upgrade for a while. It takes time to get everything worked out and we should be in no rush to upgrade until it is safe to do it. Panasonic and everyone else is worki | | | | |
| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Tom Chartrand on Sep 2, 2009 at 1:18:11 am in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum Jeremy,
I'm not sure about that. I have Snow Leopard on my MacPro tower and Final Cut 6.0.6 is running just fine and HDLog and ShotPutPro are recognizing archived P2 images. The big issue out there is that the DUEL SYSTEMS drivers are not writt | | | | |
| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Rick DeSalvo on Sep 1, 2009 at 11:15:06 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum I'm about to hit the road (or so I thought) with an HPX 500, a new MBP 17" and an AJ PCS 060. I'd sure like to know before I get on a plane. Apple said it's unsure if the unit shipped with Snow Leopard or the upgrade kit, so I'll find out in a few | | | | |
| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Chris Cardno on Sep 1, 2009 at 9:56:48 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum I'm now puzzled -- I just had a crew get back in from a shoot with an HPX500 and the client transferred in the field with their PCD20 (we think, I wasn't there to confirm) and they HAD installed Snow Leopard. The lack of screaming makes me think tha | | | | |
| | | | Re: Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Jeremy Garchow on Sep 1, 2009 at 9:01:01 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum [Rick DeSalvo] "Reading these threads it appears that the new OS will not recognize P2. Is this true? I'd planned on taking this system on the road on the 14th using the P2 workflow. "
Yes, if you have Snow Leopard on the machine, the P2 drivers d | | | | |
| | | | Re: Switching to P2. Workflow questions? by Rick DeSalvo on Sep 1, 2009 at 8:33:34 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum Steve, I looked at the 300, as well and was disappointed with the quality and durability of the lens. If you can spring for a better lens or pull the lens off of your beta rig until the cash becomes available, that might be a better solution.
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| | | | Snow Leopard, P2 and FCS 2 by Rick DeSalvo on Sep 1, 2009 at 8:26:56 pm in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum Okay, for those of us who are more artist than IT, can you install FCS 2 on a new Mac Book Pro? I just ordered one and had planned on installing it. The workflow on my Mac Pro is DVCPro HD 720/30P ingesting with a 060 P2 reader. Works great. Read | | | | |
| | | | ACCESS VIOLATION with P2 media? by Sean Emer on Sep 1, 2009 at 2:49:20 pm in the AVID Editing Forum Shot 480 30i on several cards for a client, who has since taken the footage via an FTP upload (yes, all 63GB...). He has sent me a few emails saying that he believes some of the media has been corrupted because when he tries to play it Avid (I believ | | | | |
| | | | Apple Final Cut Pro | P2 Import in Final Cut Pro 6
P2 workflows are among the very hottest topics at the Cow, and with extensive experience with P2 in broadcast editing, leader Shane Ross is one of the industry experts in the new features to support P2 in Final Cut Pro 6. In this video tutorial, Shane covers new techniques for bringing in captured footage, and as always, tips for project organization and media management for the best results with the least effort. Tutorial, Video Tutorial Author: Shane Ross |
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| | | | Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) | P2: The format. The trailer.
What do filmmakers do in their free time? They make films. The horror movie P2 has just been released on DVD, but when Doug Spice and team at Psychic Bunny saw the original trailer for the theatrical release, all they could think about was their cuddly little Panasonic HVX200. Heres a playful look at what happened when the two came together, with a few shooting and workflow tips for good measure. Feature Author: Doug Spice |
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| | | | Corporate Video | Media 100 Producer: Media 100's software-only editor
Creative Cow's Nick Griffin, a longtime Media 100 user, switched to Final Cut Pro a few years ago. Here, he explores Media 100 Producer, a new software-only editor from Media 100. Media 100 Producer offers a mobile and scalable editing environment as well as FireWire I/O and Panasonic P2 acquisition capabilities. Ideal for in-the-field or mobile editing, editors using Media 100 Producer can shoot using their Panasonic P2 camera and immediately begin editing. In addition, Media 100 Producer can use media captured by Apple Final Cut Pro and Media 100 and output via FireWire or export to DVD or web. Nick explores this latest offering from Media 100 and gives it 4-1/2 Cows out of five. Why? read on... Review Author: Nick Griffin |
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| | | | Apple Final Cut Pro | The Ultimate Real-world FCP FAQ, Part 3
Creative Cow Leader Shane Ross is one of a very small handful of the worlds most respected FCP experts. Over the course of years answering questions, hes compiled a real-world list of the questions that are truly the most frequently asked. He calls them Shanes Stock Answers. We call them the information you really need for working with FCP. Here in Part 3, he covers QuickTime issues, timecode management, P2 tips and much more, including one of the most frequently questions of all: how to open new projects in older versions of FCP. Tutorial, Feature Author: Shane Ross |
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| | | | Art of the Edit | Fix it in Pre : Workflow Starts Before the Shooting Does
Looking for smooth shoots even on extreme locations? Want a pain-free post? 24P, film look, Depth of Field converter, advanced compositing and sound design -- its all here. In this Creative Cow Magazine extra from the Workflow 3.0 issue, Carl Larsen shows you how to avoid problems through planning, along with invaluable tips for cinematic storytelling on a tight schedule. Feature Author: Carl Larsen |
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| | | | Apple Final Cut Pro | DVCPRO Frame Rate Converter
In this Final Cut Pro video tutorial, Creative Cow Leader Shane Ross discusses taking 60p footage shot with DVCPRO HD and slowing it down to 23.98 so that its slow motion. Please note that this only works if you are working in a 23.98 or 29.97 timeline. Tutorial, Video Tutorial Author: Shane Ross |
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| | | | AJA io | The long-awaited AJA Io HD!
Creative COW Community leader Gary Adcock has also worked closely with a number of industry manufacturers over the years, including AJA. Gary offers a guided tour through the features of the much-anticipated Io HD, and its promise of portable, hardware-supported ProRes editing in virtually every frame size and frame rate. Review Author: Gary Adcock |
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| | | | Sony Vegas | Vegas 8 Pro, Raylight and Windows Vista
Creative Cow Leader Michael Hurwicz looks at DVFilm's Raylight plug-in, which provides transparent support for Panasonic MXF files in Sony Vegas. Testing Vegas Pro 8 running under Microsoft Vista, Michael finds Raylight to be an elegant and reliable solution. Review Author: Michael Hurwicz |
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| | | | CalDigit | CalDigit HDPro: RAID 5 and Beyond!
Creative Cow Leader Shane Ross shares the great news: both performance and protection with CalDigits new HDPro RAID! Supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6, the HDPro even works with your laptop. Its the answer to Shanes prayers. He thinks it might be the answer to yours too. Review Author: Shane Ross |
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| | | | HD High-End | HDCAM, XDCAM & DVCPRO HD: Some Questions Answered
Responding to questions in the Creative Cow "HD High End" forum, Cow leader and contributing editor Tim Kolb lays out key differences between Sony's XDCAM and HDCAM, as well as cameras using Panasonic’s DVCPRO HD. This look at some of the industry's hottest forums will help anyone looking to explore the world of HD production. Feature Author: Tim Kolb |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | Adobe Gives Sneak Peek at CS4 during IBC 2008
The Cows Eran Stern, one of the worlds most respected After Effects artists, was able to take a sneak peek at the Adobe Creative Suite, CS 4. He saw a lot to like: deeper integration across the Adobe family, new animation tools and effects, speech recognition and metadata features, and much more. Feature Author: Eran Stern |
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Podcasts | | | | creative cow podcast Episode #073 - April 28, 2009 3D Games with Tom Striegler, NAB recap, Adobe Strobe, new Panasonic and Sony HD 1080p camcorders, eyeon Generation, low cost P2 cards, Blackmagic drops prices, new Avid logo, Autodesk Smoke and Flint 2010 and more creative news and interviews. | | | | |
| | | | creative cow podcast Episode #067 - March 17, 2009 Autodesk Toxik 2009 Features with Ken LaRue, VideoPier HD, Amplitude Fender Amp, New Tek 3PLAY, first live 3D webcast, next Firefox this summer, P22 Music Pro, PhotoFreebies and more creative news and interviews - creativecow.net | | | | |
| | | | creative cow podcast Episode #063 - February 17, 2009 AVCCAM with Panasonic's Robert Harris, JVC GY-HM700 ProHD camcorder, Blackmagic Decklink HD Extreme, CS4 web seminar, Panasonic color viewfinder and P2 AG-HPX300, Skype on smartphones and more creative news and interviews - creativecow.net | | | | |
| | | | creative cow podcast Episode #058 - January 13, 2009 AVC-Intra with Jeremy Garchow, Windows 7 beta, Toon Boom, ProxyMill, Autodesk Mac, The Foundry and Autodesk split, Picasa beta and more creative news and interviews - creativecow.net | | | | |
| | | | creative cow podcast Episode #052 - December 02, 2008 Logic Pro with Charlie Grover, Blu-Ray players and 16-layer 400GB discs, USB 3.0, free broadband for America, 64GB P2 cards ship and more creative news and interviews - creativecow.net | | | | |
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