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Upcoming XDCAM project…
I am preparing for an upcoming XDCAM SD (35Mbs?) project. My setup is rock solid for SD DV based projects. My concern is with monitoring (do I need a capture card?) and storage. I am thinking of getting a Decklink SP card and a 5 disc external SATA RAID 0 setup. Are there any other issues I need be aware of?
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SD XDCAM is I-Frame MPEG-IMX at 30, 40 or 50Mbit/s (I wouldn’t use anything other than 50, although 40 is pretty good).
I’ve never used it in FCP, but the idea is that you can simply transfer the files from the disk (via USB/Firewire/Ethernet) and import to your NLE as native media. No need for a capture card. Alternatively it can operate in a ‘tape style’ where you can control the deck with a 6-pin RS-422 remote and capture via SDI, but this removes the non-linear benefits of the format.
I believe to use XDCAM effectively in FCP you need this application:
Final Cut Pro/XDCAM Transfer SoftwareI really liked cutting with XDCAM in Avid, I hope it’s as pleasant in FCP too.
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Yeah, the files are already transfered to a disc and ready for import. What I was thinking the capture card for was to monitor with an external monitor.
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To view with an external video monitor: yes you definitely need a caputre card, or maybe the Matrox MXO.
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If you were going to buy a capture card anyway, I’d probably buy an HD one, it’s not going to be a whole lot more money, but will give you a lot more options later.
We have a Decklink HD Extreme, which is about US$1000 and gives us a full range of SD/HD IO. Totally worth it.
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