[Bill Thomas]

Thanks Bob for that incredibly detailed description!

I need to reconsider my workflow options. Does editing straight from MXF files help data flow? In other words, would a native MXF file play more smoothly in a Sequence than an FCP-converted Quicktime?
And if FCP doesn’t create Quicktimes, I would assume it still needs to render certain files (transitions, etc.)?

If I saved a project as you said and brought it back a year later, I would need to re-render, correct? And what about other files used in an FCP project – animations, AE files, etc. I would need to find and back those up also.
Perhaps I could use Media Manager in FCP and create ALL files for future use. Then I’d be sure of a clean restore. Any thoughts?

Also, I was trying to find Raylight’s webpage but couldn’t. I found vendors selling it but no main page.

And most importantly, I read that it doesn’t work with Leopard yet – is this true? If so, I’ll have to wait!!

Thanks again Bob.

Bill

[Bill Thomas]

[Richard Harrington] “Run footage through Compressor and Use the Advanced Format Conversion (or similiarly named tab)”

Can I run it thru Compressor as an MXF or do I need to convert it to Quicktime via FCP?

Bill

[Bill Thomas]

LOTS of great info!!! I really appreciate the help!

Bill

[Bill Thomas]

Thanks Scott for the information!

As long as it’s an actual HD signal going to the switcher (whether SDI or component), I’m fine. Audio doesn’t matter since it’ll be recorded separately anyway.

On the note of different cameras, I WOULD prefer all the same camera to match up the shots. But for us it’s not a matter of rental costs, since we’d like to own the equipment for future 3-camera shows.

Our 500 is mainly for ENG, but I was basically checking how they match up to see if I could get away with only spending another $15 grand for 2 cameras, instead of $22 grand for all 3 cameras. (Budgets are ALWAYS an issue!!)

Thanks again for the info!

Bill

[Bill Thomas]

So, I’m still confused by the term “HD Analog Component”. This is what the HVX-200 outputs.
Is this a true HD signal? If I input it into the HD switcher, how would it compare to an SDI HD signal? (like out of the HPX-500)

Thanks all…

[Bill Thomas]

Thanks, but it’s at work. I’ll have to check on Monday.

I appreciate the help.

Bill

[Bill Thomas]

Any suggestion on where to purchase an OEM or aftermarket at a decent price?

Thanks,

Bill

[Bill Thomas]

Thanks everyone!!!

Bill

[Bill Thomas]

Oops, I should have mentioned that I was looking at the S2VR, not the HD Pro. Can I still use the S2VR for HD editing?

Thanks,

Bill

[Bill Thomas]

Thanks Shane, i REALLY appreciate your posts!

I think I will go with the CalDigit.

Did you say it came with a card – or needed a card?

Thanks again…

Bill