Just a request for an MXF file conversion

[Derek Hammer]

Sorry about that Mark. I must be tired.

Here’s the link, finally.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lfqw3aj7fvrbfga/Clip0002.MXF?dl=0

[Mark Thompson]

Derek,
everything I have likes that clip 🙂
SVP 13 build 453, Catalyst Browse (latest), DaVinci Resolve 12.5, Adobe 2015 (PPro and Media Encoder).
I could transcode it, what format are you going to edit/grade in?

As to why it is choppy for you – perhaps your software is not up to date? Perhaps a virus scan was running at the time, so if you were to try it again things might go better. I edit on an old HP box that has a similar spec to yours.

The suggestion I would try first is to create a proxy as has been suggested. [import the file to your SVP Project, look in the Project Media Tab, right click the clip and select “create proxy”.
Or you can get Catalyst Browse from Sony, it is still free. Catalyst Browse can transcode to XAVCI, this will be much bigger but should be faster to edit. Probably also depends on the latest software versions.

Btw – that is a great clip! It really shows how good the FS5 is in that slow mo capture mode.
I hope the guy on the receiving end is ok.
mark

[Mark Thompson]

Derek,
I’ve converted that file to .mpg and at a lower bandwidth.
It should be easier to deal with but is not as high quality as the one you sent me.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uk1lk6x2tmyq9zx/Clip0002_Mpeg2_1.mpg?dl=0

[Derek Hammer]

Hey there Mark,

Sorry for the delayed reply. I was still finding time to try what you suggested.

I tried making a proxy in Sony Vegas but had no luck. Now I’m going to try out Catalyst Browse. I’ve just never worked with XAVCI.

And the actor only complained about the water being cold, lol.

I actually have about 6 or 7 other clips that I need to convert, so HOPEFULLY this Catalyst Browse will work. I’ll update you soon!

Thanks again for the conversion too!

Derek

[Derek Hammer]

Hey Mark,

Just wanted to give an update. Using Catalyst Browser and transcoding worked like a charm. I’m playing it in Vegas and it’s still an MXF file, but it’s working.

I really appreciate your help and saving me some bucks!

Derek