The “can” and “cannot” rules about writing to XDCAM?

[Daniel Frome]

So…solved.

When copying to/from “clip” folder, only select the MXF files. Accompanying XML files in CLIP folder, as well as proxies in Sub folder, are automatically generated upon writing to the disk.

[Ian Cook]

Yes, I mentioned this earlier but it probably got lost in all the detail..

The easiest way to copy a disc is to copy the .mxf files from the CLIP folder on one disc (or disc archive) to the CLIP folder on a new disc. All the proxy and metadata files are generated automatically and do not need to be manually copied.

Glad it all worked out. Cheers.

[Eric Sternberger]

Hi,

I have a similar question according this topic:
Can I Simply put a (properly configured mxf-file) into the clip folder and the disc will be good?

[Michael Slowe]

Ian, whilst we have your attention can I ask about a couple of things that I’ve wanted to know.

I’m using your PXW-Z150 camera and I’ve been a bit frustrated because the file (clip) numbering starts at zero with each card. So, if you’re shooting using the two cards in the camera, when it comes to transferring media I have a problem with the application EditReady. It wants to overweight clips that have the same number, unsurprisingly. With the EX 1 you could set your own clip names but Doug Jensen says you can’t do this with the Z150, is this correct? It means that I have to have a separate folder for each card when ingesting.

Secondly, is it OK to just select the individual clips from the ‘Private’ folder on the cards? With the BPAV folders in the EX 1 this was not advised, indeed, dire warnings were issued, the BPAV folders were sacrosanct. I have been doing this with no problems so far. Great camera by the way, pity though about the aperture ‘ramping’ on the zoom. It means a max of f4 if you intend to zoom in. In poor light it then requires a gain increase. The good thing is that with your new 1′ sensor gain can be tolerated very well, the bad news is that it is difficult then to minimise DOF.

Ian, your comments on all this, when you have time, would be much appreciated. (I would only use Sony cameras!)

Michael Slowe