[Andrew Black]

Okay, so for what it is worth this is what I did to make the files work. I “imported” the files creating a BVAP folder that was essentially a recreation of the first one. I did this by using the import function to copy the MP4 files one by one. This recreated the BVAP file with all the associated meta-data. The clip browser now can see all the files in the recreated BVAP folder. Thanks for your help. AB

[Andrew Black]

Thanks again, Don. I did find this stuff through a search but it did not solve my original issue which was getting the clip viewer to be able to see BPAV files that I had mistakenly misnamed. AB

[Andrew Black]

Thank you, Don.

[Andrew Black]

If I open a BPAV folder, then open the CLPR folder, then open the numbered clip folder it shows several files one of which is an MP4 file which, at least judging from the file icon, is a quicktime file. I can import this file into clip browser by file>import…find that mp4 file in the BPAV>CLPR>clip folder and importing it. AB

[Andrew Black]

The BPAV folder in not altered. It has remained the same although I think I may have pulled a quicktime file out of one of the clip folders and then put it back when I was trying to see the clips via quicktime.

I have another set of the BPAV files on another hard drive so they may work. Unfortunately, the other hard drive is not with me.

If I import the quicktime files into clip browser will I suffer any quality loss. Also, I did export some files by way of MXF for NLE so I have a folder full of those. I should be able to open them in FCP correct? Thanks

[Andrew Black]

OK, Thanks Craig. I did what you suggested. I have two sets of clips. One is now readable by clip browser and the other is not. It sees the folder but the clips do not come up nor does the folder have the ex icon stamped on it. Any suggestions. Thanks for your help. Lesson learned.

[Andrew Black]

HI Shane,

Thanks for your input. I would normally default to the HVX200 as well and it was only with some more extensive thought that I decided to consider using the ex1. The camera is not just a little but a lot better in low light situations and the 1/2 inch chip should be quite a bit more appealing from a depth of field perspectives. I don’t expect that the color space will be nearly as appealing as the panasonic. Of course, we will shoot 720p 23.98 on both cameras. From my avid people: they say sony makes a software that will wrap the mpeg2 files from the sony in a MFX wrapper. I am assuming they will then both import in the same codec and that should make the footage compatible including carrying time code over, color correction etc. We’ll do some tests and see. I am going now to see if I can match the cameras from the front end. Thanks, Andy

[Andrew Black]

Thanks Steve, That is kind of where I am. The problem does exist in the viewfinder as well. It is not a huge problem. It only exists within limited situations. I think I will try to avoid those as best I can. Andy

[Andrew Black]

It is not a feature project I am on. It is an independent art documentary. The kind of film that doesn’t get made without some cutting of corners. You could decide that this kind of thing should not exist and insist on protocals for a budget that can squeeze them in. Or you can decide you are going to take some risks because you think certain films should still be made. Anyhow thanks for your advice.

[Andrew Black]

Thanks David, I sill download the new version and see if that helps. Sorry for my ingorance but what does that mean, repair the permissions?