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  panasonic p2: Quicktime vs. MXF

  Posted by Dyrectly on May 22, 2007 at 3:10 pm

  Hello. Do MXF files have less compression than the quicktimes and/ or should i back up MXF files or merely the QT files. Thanks!

  Derek

  David S. replied 18 years, 12 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  Matt Gerard

  May 22, 2007 at 3:42 pm

  When you import into FCP with the P2 import, it is not converting anything, it is just merging data. So, the mxf files will have the same resolution/quality as the quicktimes that are created on import.They have the resolution that was set in the camera when it was shot.

  At least that’s the delusion that i have been operating under…

  Matt
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  Dyrectly

  May 22, 2007 at 6:27 pm

  i guess i’ll just back up the quicktimes from now on… thanks Matt
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  David S.

  May 23, 2007 at 12:53 am

  p2 folders are like tape. I always back them up digitally and optically.

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