QuickTime Converted Files Equal To Original MXF Files?

[Andy Mees]

absolutely … unless something weird is going on then the QT is simply a re-wrapped version of the original image data ie the old MXF wrapped is exchanged for a QT wrapper but the content remains the same

[Mark Fanjoy]

Okay, so there is no need for me to be concerned about the import settings as I do with tape in bringing in the media low, med, high, resolution to manage disk space? The P2/MXF file to QT format is what it is, just a wrapper change?

Thanks,

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[Jeremy Garchow]

I think you were talking to me, Mark, (you said Jerry, I’m Jeremy)

Yes, the footage is the exact same quailty.

If they have version 13 of Media 100, I’d suggest exporting an XML instead of an EDL.

Jeremy

[Mark Fanjoy]

Jerry, Jeremy, Bob, one those!!! 😉

Thank you, guys for your support. I hope I don’t abuse my privilege of asking too many questions, but this forum is OUTSTANDING! It allows me to hurdle the obstacles and continue meeting client deadlines.

BRAVO!

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[Jeremy Garchow]

Abuse of privilege? Never. Please ask away.

I would ask of you for next time to keep related posts in the same thread. It will help future queries that will be searched in this forum. It will also help the fellow moderators to keep your issue together in a concise thread so that we might go back and reread your issue(s).

I know it seems trivial, but we answer a ton of questions and being concise really helps us (i.e. me) keep it all together. 😉

Let me know how your media100 workflow goes. I am curious as to how it handles p2 media and if it operates better with the native MXF structure than FCP and also how the XML interchange is working out with M100.

Thanks, Mark.

Jeremy

[Mark Fanjoy]

Very cool. Thanks Jeremy for the support. I will update you this week when we go through the transfer from FCP to Media100 process.

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[Mark Fanjoy]

Jeremy, I hope you get this message from an old string. Keeping topics in the same thread as you recommended!

You were curious how the FCP to Media100 workflow turns out. It didn’t flow! My editor could not get Media100 to read the original MXF files. Nor could he use the P2CM program to even view the files. He believes it is a compatibility issue with his PowerMac-based system vs an Intel-based Mac system. Bummer.

So, I’m just going to send him the Quicktime converted (wrapped) media files that FCP creates when I Log & Transfer. According to multiple responses here, that media is comparable quality to the original media, so it works out just as well. He can read the QT files I convert just fine.

Thanks!

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[Jeremy Garchow]

[Mark Fanjoy] “Nor could he use the P2CM program to even view the files. He believes it is a compatibility issue with his PowerMac-based system vs an Intel-based Mac system. Bummer.
“

Yeah, could be.

[Mark Fanjoy] “So, I’m just going to send him the Quicktime converted (wrapped) media files that FCP creates when I Log & Transfer. According to multiple responses here, that media is comparable quality to the original media, so it works out just as well. He can read the QT files I convert just fine. “

Cool. It’s not only comparable quality, it is the exact same quality if you are using DVCPro Hd MXF files.

How did the XML interchange work out?

Thanks for the follow up.

Jeremy

[Mark Fanjoy]

We didn’t go there with the XML file. We have maintained a very smooth routine with EDL’s for so long, we’re leaving it at that. I deliver a basic cuts only with occassional split video, or disolves. Nothing fancy. So neither of us understand or appreciate the value of XML files at this time, if there is any at all for us.

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[Jeremy Garchow]

[Mark Fanjoy] “I deliver a basic cuts only with occassional split video, or disolves. Nothing fancy. So neither of us understand or appreciate the value of XML files at this time, if there is any at all for us.”

I guess that makes sense then if your timelime is truly that simple. An XML would allow for greater flexibility with filters, track numbers, metadata and so forth. It sounds like you don’t need that silly stuff.

I would be curious if you sent an XML to a v13 install of Media 100 if the P2 MXF structure would then remain in tact. That metadata can carry over in an XML but will not carry over in an EDL.

Have fun, Mark!

Jeremy