[Dan Magnafichi]

Thanks Chris, in order to record in the MP4 format do you have to use the optional SxS media recorder? Have you done any editing yet? If so what type of edit system are you using?

[Dan Magnafichi]

Thanks Jon, it’s good to finally see some good news. I really hope there are more like you out there.

[Dan Magnafichi]

Thanks for your input Byron. Concerning the stopping recording issue, what is a “considerable amount of time”? 1 hour… 2 hours… or more?

Concerning “ProRes” editing, the newest literature says the 700 uses QuickTime as its native file format and that clips can be dragged directly into FCP “ready for editing – no file wrapping, no transcoding, no waiting.” Is ProRes a different file format? And is this only when shooting in 1080i? As far as the log and capture function, is it necessary if your files come into FCP as clips based on record start and stop times?

Sorry about all the questions but I’m an old “Tape” guy that is now just getting into HD and tapeless production and post.

[Dan Magnafichi]

Thanks Phil, I watched your blog about importing the video from the camera/tape and that really helped me a lot. By importing in this manner to the ProRes format can you then edit the clips directly into the timeline or is there another step involved? Also, have you had any of the problems described in other responses concerning the DR-HD100? Specifically the Audio and Support problems. My equipment dealer would not sell me the GY-HD200 bundled with the Firestorm drive because of reported problems by other users.

[Dan Magnafichi]

Thanks Johnny, I just spoke with the equipment dealer I’m buying from and he said they would not sell me the GY-HD200 bundled with the DR-HD100 because of other clients who’ve had issues with the Firestorm units. Looks like I’m leaning towards the HM700 now, but it’s a big leap for me to go completely tapeless.

[Dan Magnafichi]

Thanks guys, has anyone else had the audio problems with the hard drive conversion files? I’m reletively new to all this so please excuse my ignorance but is the JVC DR-HD100 the same as the Focus Enhancements HD that Johnny mentioned and what is m2t?