Bob Woodhead
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I use P2CMS for offloading P2 (either direct from HPX500 or from cards). P2CMS copies MXFs to RAID 1 box, this becomes “camera masters”. Multiple projects are stored until full, then new drive set laoded. Full “master” discs go on shelf (2 drives, same data). Data is copied from RAID1 set to online edit drives (RAID5). Then use Raylight to instantly create QT reference files from MXFs – these edit directly in FCP. No importing. When done, just erase media off online RAID, as “camera masters” are safe. LOVE RAYLIGHT!!!
“Constituo, ergo sum”
Bob Woodhead / Atlanta
http://www.CoolNewMedia.net
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HIGHLY recommend our workflow: use a Mac or PC laptop (Mac needs Dual Adapter $120, or, if time permits, can go right from camera via 1394/USB) to transfer clips. Use Panasonic’s P2CMS software (free) to copy & verify clips as they go to an external 2-drive SATA RAID 1 ($230 for enclosure, drives at whatever current price). RAID 1 is a mirror RAID, so as you copy, data goes to both drives at same time. If RAID detects any problem with a drive, it automatically rebuilds the data on that drive. When RAID fills, go to any computer store & buy 2 more SATA drives. 500GB drives are about $100 now. VERY SAFE method.
“Constituo, ergo sum”
Bob Woodhead / Atlanta
http://www.CoolNewMedia.net
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Peter’s correct. NOT same sensors as 200. TONS of threads regarding quality, comparisons, etc over on DVXUser.com
“Constituo, ergo sum”
Bob Woodhead / Atlanta
http://www.CoolNewMedia.net
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Just a comment regarding our need to stay in control of our gear. 😉
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it’s something to do with the order they’re inserted…. or maybe it’s the phase of the moon. Regardless, use the “Slot Select” function. Whip it good.
“Constituo, ergo sum”
Bob Woodhead / Atlanta
http://www.CoolNewMedia.net
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darn….
“When using Mac OS X Leopard
Not support write and delete of contents data to P2 card now.” -
ahhh…. it was part of the driver package! skipped over that since I already had the drivers….
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Barry – where’s this on the P2 site? I can only find the P2 Card Format Station app, which is PC-only. Thanks!
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Works for me no problem, using a MBP & DualAdapter thingy. No need to unlock or nothing.
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You can rename just like anything else, BUT, the best way to empty the cards after transferring files is to format them in the camera, so once again, you lose names. bummer.