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Workflow question: On-set shot logs to FCP project bins
Hello,
I’m shortly taking delivery of two JVC HM100s for producing a studio-based educational series.
Since the HM100’s produce native QT files I’ll be able to bypass Log & Capture and drop my files straight into a bin.
My concern is with how can I get my on-set shot log info married to the files in the FCP bins.
I can have access to FCP while on set.
I’ve been thinking of a hack that goes like this:
* I set-up my media folders (camera_A & camera_B) and populate then with a set of sequentially-named QT dummy files (1-sec slugs).
* I drop the dummy files into their respective bins in my FCP project.
* During the shoot I edit the appropriate info under Item Properties > Logging for each respective shot (Good, Description, Log note, etc.).
* Post-shoot, I batch-rename the camera files to match the dummy files and move them into place of the dummy files.
* I relink the media (actually, just happens with the same names.)
I’ve tested it a few times and it seems to do what I want:
The log info that is FCP-centric stays in the project bin and the technical attributes of the files TC, duration, etc. seem to update properly.So, does this seem like a reasonable workflow for my circumstances or am I way out in left field? I’m not looking to reinvent the wheel here.
Thanks,
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If not the JVC cameras, could anyone recommend another solid state recording workflow that might apply?
I’ve looked at P2 and XDCAM workflows but there are usually format-specific utilities to use.
C.
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