[Bob Pierce]

I Believe this is the book you’re thinking of. Haven’t read it yet myself….

https://www.proappstips.com/TheNewNow/

Bob Pierce

http://www.lightstreamassociates.com

Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
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Adobe Production Suite CS3 –
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Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1

[Bob Pierce]

Most people recommend avoiding combining your color grades with the 3 way CC. I sometimes will apply the 3-way during an edit, just so I (and the client) can see the images closer to what they’ll look like when they get the final treatment, then “remove attributes…” before sending to Color. So far it seems the workflow has been much streamlined in Color 1.5.

I agree: Color rocks! I’ve been dismayed by all the vitriolic negativity about Studio 3. FC is a stable, mature professional application that I’ve been fortunate enough to make a living with for quite a few years now. The new version is even better. What’s all the fuss about?
Bob Pierce

http://www.lightstreamassociates.com

Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
FC Studio 2 (Final Cut 6.0.4) – Kona Lhe
Adobe Production Suite CS3 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1

[Bob Pierce]

Hi Ty,
How the heck are you? Just wondering: are you using a Kona card (or equivalent) for video out? That’s a different Easy Setup if so.
Bob Pierce

http://www.lightstreamassociates.com

Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
FC Studio 2 (Final Cut 6.0.4) – Kona Lhe
Adobe Production Suite CS3 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1

[Bob Pierce]

Yes, I do the same thing. Another tip is using an archive software to keep track of all those drives. I use something called CDFinder, which creates a database of all my drives (I’m embarrassed by how many drives I have!) that is searchable. It even creates thumbnails for all video and stills. Really great.

Now that I’m shooting so much XDCAM EX, I’ve really had to get organized, and make sure everything’s in 2 places. I use a Weibetech RTX trayless enclosure and pop my bare SATA drives in – just like an 8 track tape!
Bob

http://www.lightstreamassociates.com

Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
FC Studio 2 (Final Cut 6.0.4) – Kona Lhe
Adobe Production Suite CS3 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1

[Bob Pierce]

Not sure I understand the question. With Carbon Copy, you create predetermined backup routines with any set of volumes. You can even schedule it to happen automatically. It’s shareware – check it out.
Bob

http://www.lightstreamassociates.com

Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
FC Studio 2 (Final Cut 6.0.4) – Kona Lhe
Adobe Production Suite CS3 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1

[Bob Pierce]

Just re-read the original comment. John was speaking of converting to 30p, which would result in throwing away half of the frames. When doing a downconvert to NTSC, you can work directly from your 60p master, which will result in a standard def video in which each field is derived from a progressive frame. No need to go to 30p.
Bob

http://www.lightstreamassociates.com

Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
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Adobe Production Suite CS3 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1

[Bob Pierce]

Rafael,
Are you sure about this? Overcranking (Sony calls it S&Q) with the EX results in a 60p file, just like a 60p file shot normally. How does this affect the data rate? Also, in overcranking we’re not throwing away frames – we’re using each frame to create the slow motion effect. Maybe I’m misunderstanding something.

Anyway, on the question of overcranking vs. motion effect in Final cut, there’s also the effect of motion blur. Shooting S&Q allows you to use a slower shutter speed, which can add a nice smoothness to your slo mo footage.

Bob

http://www.lightstreamassociates.com

Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
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Adobe Production Suite CS3 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1

[Bob Pierce]

Haven’t used Super Duper myself, but I run Carbon Copy Cloner almost every night. Cloner will update the target disk incrementally, which is great. It also can create a bootable clone of your boot volume.
Bob

http://www.lightstreamassociates.com

Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
FC Studio 2 (Final Cut 6.0.4) – Kona Lhe
Adobe Production Suite CS3 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1

[Bob Pierce]

There does seem to be some interest in perpetuating the misconception that 1080 is bigger, therefore better. How many times have I heard people speak of 1080i as “true HD”? The formats are different, and each has it’s strengths. To this day, find myself explaining the differences to professionals all the time.

We need more clarity, not more confusion – “cross convert” seems very clear to me.
Bob

http://www.lightstreamassociates.com

Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
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Adobe Production Suite CS3 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1

[Bob Pierce]

And of course Final Cut allows you to set your XDCAM EX sequence to render with Pro Res. Check the render options in “Sequence Settings”.
Bob

http://www.lightstreamassociates.com

Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
FC Studio 2 (Final Cut 6.0.4) – Kona Lhe
Adobe Production Suite CS3 –
Sony Multiformat 14″ – Panasonic 42″ Plasma –
Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1