[Elizabeth Gilbert]

We used a program called Pav Tube to convert the mxf files to ProRes Proxy. We are editing in 23.98 timeline, that will ultimately be delivered as ProRes HQ 23.98 1080p, but I transcode to HQ only the clips that actually get used in our final edit.

I tried pulling the clip into Cinema Tools and converting back to 59.94, but all the buttons I actually know were greyed out. If you can send me a screen grab, I’ll try again.

Thanks!

[Elizabeth Gilbert]

Hi Shane,
We were using a program called (pav tube – CC flagged that word before as a “bad word” not sure why though). I’ve tried opening it in the AVID free app XDCAM Transfer as well as Wondershare, and all programs say the footage is at 23.98, not 59.94 like a 1D or a 7D would have it.

This is our first time really working and shooting with a C300 and we weren’t made aware of this before hand. Had we known about this, we would have instructed our camera crew to shoot at 23.98 and not used slow motion at all.

If anyone can give me suggestions on managing the problem, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Elizabeth Gilbert]

No, I want to speed up the slo mo footage to normal speed and be able to lay it the audio that was recorded to line up with the people talking on camera.

I’ve done more research since this post and have realized that our DP that sold us on the idea of using a c300 for this shoot should have mentioned that if we shot footage in slo mo that it could no longer be used at normal speed.

In the past with 1D footage we would shoot at 60 frames, and if the edit called for it we could then conform it to 23.98 to slow it down in Cinema Tools. I’ve learned that the c series cameras work the opposite way.

My question now is, is there a program that we can use to conform the slo mo footage to normal speed, that will make it look better than just “changing speed” in the sequence in Final Cut? Also, if it was shot at 59.94 made to conform in the camera to 23.98 on the fly, what percentage would I use to change the speed in Final Cut.

Thanks.
Elizabeth

[Elizabeth Gilbert]

I went to my Application folder, deleted Final Cut only and emptied the trash. I then just reinstalled Final Cut. Wasn’t having trouble with any of the other apps in the suite. You’re having the same problem though, where audio won’t play from the FC Viewer or the Tmeline? Even when it was working on your old system? Good luck!

[Elizabeth Gilbert]

Just the Mac. I finally uninstalled and reinstalled Final Cut and it seems to be working now. Fingers crossed!