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archiving P2 footage
For someone using Final Cut Pro, is there any reason to archive the original P2 files after the footage has been converted and duplicated to Quicktime files using Log and Transfer in FCP? In addition to my working drive, I have copied the QT files to a second drive for archiving, but I see no reason to keep the original P2 files as well. Am i missing something?
Thanks!
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I personally think it’s a good idea- those are you native format originals, not the QuickTimes. If you can spare a few extra bucks for archival drives it’s a solid idea.
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I agree with Noah. Technically, there is no real reason, but technically there is no reason to keep a tape after it’s been digitized either. I think of the MXF files as camera masters on the same level as a tape, so even though I may never need to go back to a tape, I still wouldn’t throw them in the trash. Besides, the MXF’s are really good to have if anyone ever wants to cut something in Avid.
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Rumpy nailed it. What if down the road FCP has native MXF support? Or what if you install Raylight and want to access the original MXF files? What if you wanted to use those files on an Avid? Edius? Premiere? What if you wanted to VIEW those files on another system? Once imported into FCP, only a machine with FCP installed can even read them…everyone else will only see white.
Like it was said, these are your camera masters. DO you throw away your tapes after you capture them? No. So don’t do that here. Besides, there have been cases in the past where footage imported on earlier versions of FCP have issues when used on later NEWER systems. Solution, reimport.
So…archive the MXF files…
Shane
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Thanks you guys. Makes total sense. I always appreciate the help and advice on this forum.
Sid
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