Carl Filoreto
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Thanks! In the end it took the elimination of the FCP ident file, an uninstall, reinstall from FCS3, the serial number from FCS3, and then a new serial number generated at Apple tech support.
Apple still reluctantly providing support for FCP7 even though the 90 days since the termination of the app have expired.
Carl Filoreto
Golden, CO.
Elk Run Productions, Inc.
http://www.elkruntv.com -
Thanks! In the end it took the elimination of the FCP ident file, an uninstall, reinstall from FCS3, the serial number from FCS3, and then a new serial number generated at Apple tech support.
Apple still reluctantly providing support for FCP7 even though the 90 days since the termination of the app have expired.
Carl Filoreto
Golden, CO.
Elk Run Productions, Inc.
http://www.elkruntv.com -
Thanks Walter. My question would be, which original discs? I have the Final Cut Studio V3.0 upgrade, and the Final Cut Studio 2.0.1 version, which is also an upgrade.
I’ve never needed to uninstall FCP completely, so can I do the installation solely from the upgrade discs?
Thanks again.
Carl Filoreto
Golden, CO.
Elk Run Productions, Inc.
http://www.elkruntv.com -
It’s the upgrade. It is, though, the serial number that’s attached to FCP when it’s opened on my other computer. When I launch FCP, it displays the serial number from the upgrade. I keep a lot of legacy software around, but not sure I can conjure up my FCP serial number from FCS2. That’d be tough.
Carl Filoreto
Golden, CO.
Elk Run Productions, Inc.
http://www.elkruntv.com -
Thanks Bill. I’ve looked at the Glidetracks, at least virtually, and they do seem well engineered. What size unit are you using?
Carl Filoreto
Golden, CO.
Elk Run Productions, Inc.
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Something larger without getting burdensome. With the microdolly, I have the full on dolly, but I’m looking for something that would be smaller, and that might also handle say, an EX-3. But if you have some tabletop type slider recommendations, I’d be interested in those as well. Thanks!
Carl Filoreto
Golden, CO.
Elk Run Productions, Inc.
http://www.elkruntv.com -
Certainly the larger sensor and the ability to use a variety of lenses makes a great deal of sense. The components needed to make DSLR video truly functional in the field, though, makes it a bit cumbersome. You’re just adding all the things to it that make a camera a video camera.
If Panasonic, Sony, etc. remember to keep their larger sensor DSLR-based cameras small and light, then they’ll be on the right track. And they have to be able to maintain the wonderful light sensitivity that the 5D and 7D manage effortlessly. Panasonic’s idea of placing a near universal lens mount on the camera is terrific. I do love, though, the idea that I can take a DSLR, use it in its most basic configuration, and be able to take it almost anywhere and have the ability to produce stunning high def images. So in Colorado I can take it with me on a hike up a 14er or on a tough ski run, and be able to capture great images without hauling a ton of gear.
The small business guy has to be incredibly careful making fixed asset decisions these days. Although, even with seven cameras, I’ve never lost money on one. Cameras do seem to produce revenue, though there are a few I’m glad I never considered purchasing.
Maybe I’ll just sell all my Nikon gear, switch to Canon, buy a few extras, and be good to go for now. Then I can wait to see who emerges in the next battle as the video focused companies move into the territory.
Carl Filoreto
Golden, CO.
Elk Run Productions, Inc.
http://www.elkruntv.com -
I agree on all fronts, but it’s the producers’ workflow, and the time constraints dictated using his system. Fortunately, he’s not placing any blame on me, but is just looking for a solution.
If I’m in control of the workflow and am working on location, I’ll record to the 32gb SDHC cards, download them to a 500gb. 7200 rpm G-Raid, and then copy them over to another redundant G-Raid. It’s worked quite well and I’ve never had a problem.
Carl Filoreto
Golden, CO.
Elk Run Productions, Inc.
http://www.elkruntv.com -
I agree Craig, I’d rather use my own cards and my on site workflow. However this producer has a definite method and workflow. It’s an interesting set up as he provides the hard drive, a video transmitter, and we feed him a mixed audio feed from the field mixer so that he can use it to record onto some type of flip camera he’s using at times.
We were moving quickly from the get go, so I didn’t reformat his drive.
As he’s on a multi-state media tour, I don’t have the drive at my disposal. Thanks for the info and I’ll pass it along, and hopefully we’ll get a positive result!
Carl Filoreto
Golden, CO.
Elk Run Productions, Inc.
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I’m using 1.1.
I don’t have a lot of experience recording to a hard drive with the EX-3, as I have several 32gb cards and a few others as well. So I don’t use it for my own purposes.
At the time I did try to remount the drive but received the same message. At that point I shut it down and turned to SxS cards. The producer is on a multi-state media tour and was heading for the airport. He has the drive. He’s used it a lot in the past and is media savvy. He’s also hiring DPs with EX-3’s in each location, so they won’t have access to my camera, but to another EX-3.
thx.
Carl Filoreto
Golden, CO.
Elk Run Productions, Inc.
http://www.elkruntv.com