XDCAM and XDCAM EX workflow for Premiere Pro CS3

[Bryan Deuchar]

While my computer recognises EX3 footage with Sony’s Clip Browser, my Premiere will not read any BPAV files and footage I’ve dumped to a DVD is not recognised by a client’s computer. Everything else is in order but BPAV Folders appear to be an alien concept! How would clients with isolated computers see my/their footage?

[Don Greening]

[Bryan Deuchar] “How would clients with isolated computers see my/their footage? “

By making sure they have a copy of Sony’s Browser on their computers. You could even include it on one of the data DVD’s you give them with instructions (from you) on how to install the program and view the clips.

You didn’t mention what version of Premiere you’re using. With CS3 you need the last Premiere update before CS4 came out to edit EX footage. CS4 editing should be a piece of cake. I don’t know how Premiere handles BPAV folders since I’m not a user but with on a Mac computer the BPAV folders have to reside within their own parent folders before Clip Browser or Sony’s Transfer Tool app. (Mac only) will recognize them. You also cannot change the actual BPAV name.

While there are experts of the various NLE’s that visit this forum from time to time and are more than willing to share their insights you might consider asking your questions about Premiere Pro in the appropriate Adobe forum. You might get a faster response.

– Don