David Roth weiss
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[Wes Tabayoyong] “I also just downloaded MPEG Streamclip – and it does not have ANY ProRes options when you select QuickTime.”
Like all QT enabled apps, Pro Res encoding is not actually part of the app, it’s made possible by the installation of QT on the computer that either done manually or automatically, such as when you install FCP.
So, what OS are you running? What version of QT? Do you have FCP installed on this computer? Is it a Mac or a Windows machine?
David Roth Weiss
ProMax Systems
Burbank
DRW@ProMax.comSales | Integration | Support
David is a Creative COW contributing editor and a forum host of the Apple Final Cut Pro forum.
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[Andre van Berlo] “However, I’m wondering if I can use one of my slower 2TB/3TB disks as a backup for that disk? As the LACIE 2big is already in RAID 0, can I set that in RAID 1 with the slow disk or doesn’t it work that way? I don’t care that the back up goes slowly, but I do care about the read/write speeds of my media disk.”
You can most definitely use your Lacie for backup, but not as RAID-1 – RAID-1, or mirroring, requires two identical drives. So, if there are two hard drives inside the Lacie, you could set the two drive in a RAID-1 to mirror one another bit for bit, but not to mirror your larger RAID.
FYI, the closest thing to mirroring would be automated cloning via SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner, However, as Olaf mentioned, Time Capsule would be a good free backup solution. Keep in mind, since most ingest/capture happens toward the beginning of most projects, your media files don’t really change all that much during editing, so no elaborate backup schemes are really necessary as projects progress. Your project files change daily (i.e. metadata), but not your media files.
David Roth Weiss
ProMax Systems
Burbank
DRW@ProMax.comSales | Integration | Support
David is a Creative COW contributing editor and a forum host of the Apple Final Cut Pro forum.
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[Steve Connor] “I’m sure there are quite a few people here that would like to hear about these potential problems before they drop $$$$ on a new MacPro!”
Hi Steve,
Completely understandable, and a full discussion of the “potential limitations” (prefer not to call them potential problems) is in the works. That will come as soon we unify our company position.
However, so as not to keep you or anyone else completely in the dark, the single most important element of any discussion of the New Mac Pro and 4K/5K workflows is to look at the fine print on the Apple website, which essentially states that ALL of Apple’s testing of 4K workflows has been accomplished using ONLY ProRes 422 and ProRes 4444 files.
This fact has certainly escaped many people I speak with on a daily basis, but may or may not be a complete surprise to many here, especially as most here seem to be well aware that the new Mavericks OS lays the groundwork for transcoding of ALL files to just two choices in the future, i.e. Pro Res and h.264. And, while Pro Res and Pro Res 4444 may suffice for many if not most editors, it certainly does not suffice for ALL, especially those considered as “finishing editors,” who must be prepared to deliver whatever file formats their clients require.
There are several other potential 4K/5K limitations to discuss, but you’ll have to wait a bit longer. Okay?
David Roth Weiss
ProMax Systems
Burbank
DRW@ProMax.comSales | Integration | Support
David is a Creative COW contributing editor and a forum host of the Apple Final Cut Pro forum.
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[Kevin Patrick] “I’m assuming more drives should provide higher transfer rates. I’m not editing 4K, so I’m not sure if it matters. I work with plain old HD, either XDCAM EX, or the over compressed stuff from DSLRs and Go Pros.”
An 8-drive array will have approximately 25% more bandwidth/throughput than a 6-drive array. Very simply stated, anytime you double the number of spinning disks in an array, you effectively double the throughput of a RAID subsystem.
In this case, you’re adding 25% more spinning disks, so your increase in throughput is approximately 25% greater.
David Roth Weiss
ProMax Systems
Burbank
DRW@ProMax.comSales | Integration | Support
David is a Creative COW contributing editor and a forum host of the Apple Final Cut Pro forum.
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Hey Jeremy,
Consider calling me some time before you buy your new Mac Pro(s). Without wanting to sound negative, I’d really like to discuss a few of the potential technical limitations/roadblocks you might encounter with 4K/5K workflows moving forward that I’ve been reluctant to mention here. 861-2709 in the nine – four – nine area code is my direct line.
David
David Roth Weiss
ProMax Systems
Burbank
DRW@ProMax.comSales | Integration | Support
David is a Creative COW contributing editor and a forum host of the Apple Final Cut Pro forum.
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Hi David,
First, welcome to the Cow.
Please feel free to give me a call at 949-861-2709. I’ll give you advice you with NO strings attached.
David
David Roth Weiss
ProMax Systems
Burbank
DRW@ProMax.comSales | Integration | Support
David is a Creative COW contributing editor and a forum host of the Apple Final Cut Pro forum.
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Scaling is always best done via hardware, either via an I/O device such as a AJA, Blackmagic, or Matrox with built-in up-scaling capabilities.
Teranex is even better, and it’s now only $2000 since being acquired by Blackmagic.
Scaling from 720p to 4K on the timeline in FCP is going to undoubtedly be a bit softer than hardware scaling, and it will certainly not blend in well with really 4K video footage. However, if it’s supposed to look vintage or have that “verite” look, then it will work just fine.
David Roth Weiss
ProMax Systems
Burbank
DRW@ProMax.comSales | Integration | Support
David is a Creative COW contributing editor and a forum host of the Apple Final Cut Pro forum.
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Hi Chris,
The length of your post is quite indicative of the complexity of the of the issues confronting you, because you not only require an immediate solution, but one that potentially addresses future- proofing as well.
I can certainly help you with all of these matters, but you seem to be 100% dead set on remaining in DIY (do it yourself) mode, in spite of the fact that you’ve written that 1) you’re new to RAIDs, and 2) budget is not an issue.
Please be aware, the most expensive solution is the one that doesn’t work as expected. And, you are truly delving into a domain best addressed with the assistance of trained professionals who configure, sell, service, and support these solutions.
If you would like my help, and would like the full support of an entire team of professionals behind you, give me a jingle at 949/861-2709, and I’ll be happy to help you.
David
David Roth Weiss
ProMax Systems
Burbank
DRW@ProMax.comSales | Integration | Support
David is a Creative COW contributing editor and a forum host of the Apple Final Cut Pro forum.
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No surprise here Bob.
As you know, while simple file sharing over virtually networks is a piece of cake, reliable and consistent video streaming over networks is a whole different kettle of fish.
David Roth Weiss
ProMax Systems
Burbank
DRW@ProMax.comSales | Integration | Support
David is a Creative COW contributing editor and a forum host of the Apple Final Cut Pro forum.
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Jonathon,
Though it may seem logical that smaller files equal faster renders, h.264 is an extremely processor intensive codec. Pro Res 422, though much larger renders many times faster.
David Roth Weiss
ProMax Systems
Burbank
DRW@ProMax.comSales | Integration | Support
David is a Creative COW contributing editor and a forum host of the Apple Final Cut Pro forum.