P2 into Media 100 Suite 1.6

[Eric Pelletier]

Maybe this thread could help?

https://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/4/864572

[Joe Ciupik]

Thanks Eric. It helps but, the files I am trying to import are .MXF. I see the thumbnail’s when I import but unable to actually import. Di I have to buy the codec (https://www.calibratedsoftware.com/MXFImport_Mac.asp) in order to accomplish this?

[Jim Wilcox]

Joe,

Specifically, what flavor of P2 are you importing? DVCProHD, AVC-I, raster? Frame rate?

[Joe Ciupik]

Hi Jim and thanks for chiming in. I do not know the flavor or frame rate. I received a HD from a client with complete folders copies over. The extension is .MXF if that helps. Sorry for being naive.

[Joe Ciupik]

Jim,

Its DVCProHD 720p60, 960×720

[Jim Wilcox]

Joe,

Sounds like you don’t have the QT components installed for DVCProHD. If you go to :

https://www.panasonic.sixbullets.net/

and look about half way down the page he has links to downloading the installers from Panasonic. Its pretty straightforward, but the Panasonic site is a bit confusing so this guy has just made it a bit more friendly.

[Joe Ciupik]

Thanks for all your help Jim. The download page is confusing. Sorry yet again but do I need to go to

https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/download/downloadtop.html

to download what I need?

Is the download I need within the following?

Panasonic AVC-Intra
AVC-Intra100 to DPX converter for Mac
This application is only available for Intel Macs, and requires the latest version of the AVC-Intra decoder (v1.2) and P2CMS. This is not lightweight, Panasonic recommends a quad-core Mac. It is not stable on OS X 10.5.1, and there are some audio preview issues in FCP.

[Jim Wilcox]

Joe,

You don’t need to download the AVC Intra components for this.

I think (its been a long time) if you download and install the Panasonic P2CMS (content management software-its their cataloging system for P2 media) it automatically installs the DVCProHD components you need. I believe their site now issues you a password for download when you supply an e-mail, but its pretty quick.

P2CMS is available at: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/cs/csregistp2m/ep2main/p2cms_dl_mace.htm

[Joe Ciupik]

I really appreciate all your help Jim. I installed the link you provided and still no luck. I tried several video input options but to no avail. I’m stumped ;-p

[Jim Wilcox]

Joe,

look in your Quicktime folder(library->quicktime->) and see if you have a PanasonicDVCProHDCodec.Component and MXfImporter.component installed there. These should both be installed when you install P2CMS. If you have a Final Cut system these components are installed there too when you install FCP 😉

To confirm are you bringing in the P2 media thru Import-> Panasonic P2 in Media 100.