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Need expert advice about the best workflow for Canon 24f HDV and Media Composer
I know that with the Canon XH-A1, 24f HDV is not currently supported with the media composer. Problem is, I have already shot my 5 interviews to tape that way. What would you expert avid guys recommend me doing? I still want to online on the media composer and not deal with an offline workflow. Should I convert to widescreen DV and take the big resolution hit? or should I transcode to DVC Pro codec or some other codec that Avid can use. The file sizes of Avid DNxHD codecs are way too big for me to use… I have already tried 🙁
I am on the Mac side of things, so I have Final Cut pro and compressor as well if that helps. 🙂
Thanks in advance.
Taj
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is that camera not supported in FCP either?
A dub would get ya goin’ but it sounds like you may already be able to take off.
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I can digitize and edit in FCP fine. It works flawlessly.
But I JUST got my pretty Media Composer and want to stretch these baby’s legs. So I would rather transcode to something else and edit my doc on Avid rather than FCP. -
I understand but your fcp system will capture it without a dub, offer more capabilities within the application, and offer much better image quality. If learning a new app is worth sacrificing some quality, dub it and break in the MC. If you need to crank out a product, there is no need to step down.
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