Sony EX1: Problems converting files
by Jacob Brumfield
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Jun 1, 2008 at 4:52:33 pm
I have just imported all my footage onto my hard disk and have started converting everything to be edited and have ran into an odd problem. One of my cards seemed to change it's clip file name in the middle of the day. This could have been caused by my assistant changing it, but the problem now is the transfer program will only recognize the first half of the day. I was wondering if there is a way to salvage these files. I can view them with VLC, is there any other programs that will convert these files, I am at the point where I can accept a lose in quality if there is no other choice.
Re: Sony EX1: Problems converting files by Michael Palmer on Jun 1, 2008 at 7:44:25 pm
How exactly did the clip change, by file extension? SMI maybe? You need to provide a little more information. You should copy the BPAV file on the card to a new folder as a precaution but I'm thinking you either have ran out of room on one card and the clip continued onto the other card or you have a clip that is larger than 4 gigs.
Re: Sony EX1: Problems converting files by Jacob Brumfield on Jun 1, 2008 at 11:20:29 pm
the files in the CLPR folder started with J_30370_01 then half way through the list the files change to JB010034_01. The second half are readable in the transfer program but the first ones produce an error.
Re: Sony EX1: Problems converting files by Robert Dexter on Jun 2, 2008 at 1:17:27 pm
What version of XDCAM Transfer are you using?
When does the error appear? When you first insert/add the card, or when you try to import some of the clips?
What does the error message say?
Does anything appear in the Console log?
If the error only appears when you try to import, do all the clips appear in XDCAM Transfer with thumbnails? Can you play them in XDCAM Transfer? What happens if you put In/Out markers and only import subclips?
Re: Sony EX1: Problems converting files by Jacob Brumfield on Jun 2, 2008 at 4:39:20 pm
I get an error message when I import into XDCAM transfer, the program scans and comes up with an error. The thumb nails are visible but they are to the clips in the BPAV/CLPR/ folder that the program can see/read, not the ones I am selecting and trying to convert. They also say NO CODEC in black over the thumbnails.
I tried copying the file and deleting all the the "problem" files but that seemed to do nothing.
Re: Sony EX1: Problems converting files by Robert Dexter on Jun 3, 2008 at 9:24:35 am
Hmm, strange.
"Could not retrieve..." sounds like XDCAM Transfer couldn't find the files it was looking for. Are they were they should be, at /BPAV/CLPR/JB010036_01/JB010036_01.MP4, JB010036_01M01.XML etc?
Just noticed you're importing from hard disk rather than directly from SxS card. How did you get your clips off SxS card? Did you copy the files using Finder, or did you use the Sony Clip Browser app (and what version), or e.g. ShotPut EX? There are other threads on this forum about problems with all three approaches...
I don't expect it will help but you could also upgrade to the latest XDCAM Transfer, version 2.7.0.
Re: Sony EX1: Problems converting files by Eli Hollander on Jun 3, 2008 at 2:14:43 pm
From what I read into your description ("...at /BPAV/CLPR/JB010036_01/JB010036_01.MP4, JB010036_01M01.XML etc...") it sound as if your BPAV folder is directly on your desktop, or at root level. Try putting your BPAV folder inside another folder, i.e., desktop/myfolder/BPAV/.... Each BPAV folder has to be inside another folder.
Re: Sony EX1: Problems converting files by Jacob Brumfield on Oct 1, 2008 at 4:08:39 pm
I just keep restarting the computer reinstalling the program and messing with it till it worked. I was surprised when the files started working. It seemed to be an issue with the program. I reinstalled it several times and it worked. Really I have no idea why it finally worked... sorry
Re: Sony EX1: Problems converting files by Craig Seeman on Oct 1, 2008 at 4:38:31 pm
Sometimes unix (which OSX is based on) runs some routines when you reboot. Sometimes it runs routines on a scheduled basis. Sometimes those things fix problems. A bit mysterious but every once in a while I too bump into an issue that "magically" fixes itself. I'm beginning to think using MacJanitor (or the equivalent) periodically is a good thing if you're not keeping your computer on 24/7 (as certain unix routines might not run on schedule otherwise).
