Log and Transfer

Time-code and reels and metadata.

Chris Tompkins
Video Atlanta LLC

So let's say I did use log and transfer, then started working on the project. Then the scratch drive fails. To rebuild everything, I simply open up the FCP project file, FCP will say files are missing (since the original scratch drive failed), ignore this and go into log and transfer, and transfer everything from the original media from the hdd or card. Once finished everything will be rebuilt, correct?

The reel number set in the log and transfer process is arbitrary, right? It's something for my organizational purposes. So when I'm gonna rebuild a cut because of a failed scratch drive, do I have to put in the same exact reel number from the first time I did the log and transfer to have it work perfectly?

As for the timecode information, that stuff is in the metadata of the original media. So this is really what helps FCP rebuild everything properly.

So with a MPEG Streamclip workflow, Final Cut only has file names to work with when rebuilding/reconnecting so there could be some mess ups since files may have the same name.

If your media drive fails, you open the FCP project, select the clips in the Browser, make sure the drive with the camera originals is connected, and then choose BATCH CAPTURE. FCP will reimport and rebuild the cut.

[Romeo Rubio] "The reel number set in the log and transfer process is arbitrary, right?"

No. FCP assigns the name of the folder you backed up the tapeless files in as the reel number. THis is why it is important to give those folders unique identifiers. HAve you seen my tapeless workflow tutorial? Tapeless Workflow for FCP 7 Tutorial



[Romeo Rubio] "So with a MPEG Streamclip workflow, Final Cut only has file names to work with when rebuilding/reconnecting so there could be some mess ups since files may have the same name."

COrrect, and no reel number.

Shane

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