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Work flow for file base Multicam Projects
Just wondering if there is a preferred method for getting file based media into MC 6 for a Multicam project using an offline online workflow?
The original 6 camera angles are recorded to an Omneon spectrum all timecode synced. The spectrum gives me the option of XDcam HD422 50Mbs in a MOV wrapper or MXF.
Then the files are moved to a central Media sever with its own project partitioned out.
In MC 6 should I Import the original source material at its native resolution of XDcam, then after the import transcode to a low res offline format for the edit. When the edit is complete relink back to the import online footage.
Or should I Link AMA to the original source clips then transcode to the offline resolution and then relink back to the AMA clips for Export?
Or is there a third way that I’m not aware of that is even better.Mike Jeffs
Video Coordinator
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I would AMA link, transcode to offline and then relink back. I’m sending you copy of my XDCAM workflow guide via Facebook (I figured better than post your e-mail address on a public forum). Hope it helps.
Richard Sanchez
Los Angeles, CA“We are the facilitators of our own creative evolution.” – Bill Hicks
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I guess my first question would be why bother with low res offline? If you used DNX36, it’s not really saving much space over full res XDCAM 50 mb/s , is it?
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[Richard Sanchez] “I would AMA link, transcode to offline and then relink back. I’m sending you copy of my XDCAM workflow guide via Facebook (I figured better than post your e-mail address on a public forum). Hope it helps.”
I would love to see your xdcam workflow that would be awesome
Mike Jeffs
Video Coordinator
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might not save much space, but might run smoother with 6 angles in dnxhd 36
Neil Goodman: Editor of New Media Production – NBC/Universal
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[Neil Goodman] “might not save much space, but might run smoother with 6 angles in dnxhd 36”
Ah yes. Probably right about that.
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Could you post that guide as a downloadable link from here using Cow’s file upload feature?
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That would be awesome !
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3954_rjsworkflowguide022012.pdf.zip
I included a disclaimer to explain the circumstances of our show / workflow. It’s been a big work in progress, but this iteration has been solid from ingest to online thus far. Hope it helps!
Richard Sanchez
Los Angeles, CA“We are the facilitators of our own creative evolution.” – Bill Hicks
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