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Workflow for Sony HVR-Z1U???
The senior editor/chief engineer here talked the company into getting a Sony HVR-Z1U with a HDV 1080I Mini DV Deck and DV Rack sotware.
The plan was to use the DV Rack software and record directly to the laptop’s internal drive or a 250 G-Disk. Then copy the files to the G-raid that we edit from.We they gave it a try only to find out that Final Cut would not recognize the files becuase they were Muxed, (If I remember correctly this only is a issue when we shoot HD.) So he scrapped the whole proccess.
I seems a waste to have the DVD rack software, the laptops and not be able to find a way to make this work.
I figure if anyone has found a work around it would be someone on the COW.
Thanks
Steve Cohen
Editor
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I think DV Rack is PC only and mixing PC and Mac stuff can be a real headache for anyone…
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Wayne Carey
Schazam Productions
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You’re better all round capturing in FCP – the files would have the reel number etc. for proper media management and re-linking. Any other solution (even if you could get a compatible format, which I doubt) would be a compromise.
You gotta stop him hanging around with Sony sales guys. They’ll sell you anything!
Ben
PS – Anyone wanna buy a Sony MAV-555?
Editec Broadcast Editing Ltd
EVS & FCP specialists for live OB operations.Producer/Director “The Supercar Run” now available for international distribution from http://www.electricsky.com
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Thanks guys; I know that mixing PC and Mac is a pain, but somethimes it is needed. (maybe not in this case, but somethimes).
As I said earlier, it seems like a shame to waste the equiptment the was purchase for this (the DV rack, the notbook and the G-Drive 250).It would also be nice to be able to save the digitizing time from the mini DV, just drag and drop.
Thanks again;
Steve Cohen
Editor
O2 Media Inc.
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