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Problem Reconnecting P2 Media in FCP
Hi all,
I recently needed to re-import a whole slew of P2 files for a feature-length PBS doc (because of a frame jitter caused by fcp ver. 5.0.4 that was fixed in the upgrade). I dumped the older media and re-imported the files, but now, fcp doesn’t recognize the name/path. I can turn off the “Matched Name Only” toggle and force it to reconnect the files, but when I do, two things happen: first – it gives me a warning that certain attributes don’t match (the “Media In/Out Points,” “Reel Name” and “Rate”). And second, I can only reconnect one clip at a time. This is a 30 minute feature with hundreds of clips.
I did not use the P2 log. Originally, the .mxf files were simply copied to our NAS server using the P2 “Library” card reader. To this day, they haven’t been moved or modified from that location. In both instances, I imported directly from the NAS into fcp by using the “File>Import>Panasonic P2” command. The “Import P2” dialogue window opened, and from there, I would select the folder with the .mxf files I wanted to import, and I’d choose, “Open.” I’d select all of the files in the folder and add them to the import que (I noticed that the import interface has changed a lot from ver 5.0.4 – but I’m certain that isn’t causing problems.)
Another related issue – At this time, I’ve gone through and reconnected all my clips manually. During the re-connect, I got a warning message on each of the clips that said that certain attributes had changed – the reel #, the rate (is that the frame rate, data rate, or what?) and the media in/out points. I told it to continue on each clip. But once reconnected, the in and out points on most – if not all – of the clips has slipped about 3 frames.
Is there a faster way to force fcp to batch re-connect the media?
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Tim Walton
Dual 2.0ghz G-5 Mac OS X (10.4.4) FCS 5.1.2
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In FCP go to
menu and chose … read page 94 and following. -
go to ‘Help’ menu I wanted to say and chose ‘Broadcast and HD Formats’ … page 94 …
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Thanks mactrix.
I reviewed the manual and followed the procedures beginning on page 95. I tried both methods for reingesting the P2 media and in both instances, fcp went looking for a device to grab the files from. Both times, fcp began trying to initialize a deck, the gave me an error message saying, “Unable to Initilize Video Deck.” This procedure seems to assume that I’m trying to reingest from the actual P2 cards. However, we keep all of our P2 media stored in folders on a NAS server (I edit for a PBS Station and we have too much media to keep it stored on the cards). The instructions for reingesting media from folders seems a little more vague.
Did I miss something? Is there a way to point the files in the browser window to folders stored on a server?
Tim
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Step 1: You have to open the P2 import window
Step 2: You have to add your CONTENTS folders to the P2 import window
Step 3: While the P2 import window is open you can use the batch capture command in FCP to reconnect your clips. The P2 import window has to be opened. If it’s closed the Log & Capture window will open instead (Initialize Video Deck). I guess that was your fault.
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