FS-100 Emergency questions
by John Nelson
on
Aug 16, 2009 at 2:34:09 am
Apologies in advance if this is not the right place to be asking this but I'm in a pickle about how to extract what was shot today using the FS-100 connected to an AG-HPX170P.
The preface is that I have never used either prior to today. The reason being is that I don't own either. I'm doing (trying to do) a favor for a good friend wishing to make a doc on an ex rodeo champ who is paralysed from his endeavors.
So after two hours of trying to figure out how to get this thing to work (with everybody standing around tapping their feet) I managed the following settings on the FS:
Record: Normal
HDD: DVCProHD
DV Format: P2 PN
Functions: Tapeless
Utilities: (NA)
Reels: R0 0
Play: Play All
Play From: Track List (and Play All)
Control: Tapeless
I recorded the first interview with my DVX 100B in Squeeze mode, 24P, hoping that will blend in with the HD somehow in the future.
I brought it home and hooked it up to my G5. Currently using FCS 2.
I've found no files that are in the 0 through 9 folders and have another folder with files that have the .mxf extension. The log folder has the .xml.
So the $64. question is:
"Is there anyway I can recoup what I have?"
"How can I do it?"
"How much will it cost me for this information?"
"Should I start loading the chambers now, or just take the pill?"
I'm scheduled to shoot more tomorrow morning so it there's anyone out there with that magic bullet I am forever in your (y'all's) debt.
Thanks,
j
ps; I do have the books and am reading as fast as these tired old eyes and do...
Re: FS-100 Emergency questions by Michael Sacci on Aug 16, 2009 at 4:19:15 am
have you read the instruction to this device? But you do "organize P2? before trying to off load the footage. Which camera did you shoot this footage with the 170 or 100? If use are using the DVX100 then it needs to be set on DVCPro/DV Rec not DVCProHD, the HD would be for the HPX170.
P2 will be in mxf format.
The Firestore, more than anything else I have used, need the user to have a full understanding of ALL the settings, not just some. You must read through all the manual and FAQ on the website along with the FCP workflow paper.
