Jared Picune
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Sorry Bob, but I do appreciate you help. I have connected decks directly into the Kona 2, with the same problem. I just thought that maybe there was some fix that would not require a reboot if any one knew.
Jared
Idea Spring Editing, Inc.
Denver Final Cut Pro UG
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Sony uvw 1800 most of the time. Ironically, I also have a JVC D-9 deck and don’t seam to have issue nearly as much with it. However, I don’t use it very much at all, so I don’t know if that is a fair assumption. I have had issues trying to used an panasonic SD93 (I think that was the model) big issues there. Ended up having to use firewire. The Sony Digital Beta deck and the J3 deck worked once I did the reboot thing.
To be fair I am connecting out of the Kona 2 to a cable technec (expecive RS 422) cable and into a patch bay. However, I am not sure how this would interfere, and how a reboot would solve the problem. Oh, and the OS sees the port on the Kona even when FCP will not see the deck.
Jared
Idea Spring Editing, Inc.
Denver Final Cut Pro UG
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I wish it were that simple. Trashing prefs does not make any difference. It was the first thing that I tried, but with no luck. It is just really weird. But thanks anyway.
Jared
Idea Spring Editing, Inc.
Denver Final Cut Pro UG
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I know exactly what you are talking about! I have found two issues with compressor and uncompressed footage (although I am not sure that they are limited to uncompressed).
1. The VBR encode looks like crap. I am not sure if this has been fixed, but a know issues with compressor 2. The CBR works great.
2. The field dominance is reversed with the presets. It has been so long since I have messed with this that I don’t exactly remember what the actual issue was. But I knew exactly what you are talking about and I wanted to get back to you. I can tell you, however, the workflow that I use to avoid this issue. When I need to make a DVD I export the timeline to a Final Cut Pro Movie (I do not make it self contained). Then I import it into compressor and used the CBR preset that I created. You can make it to you specifications, but make sure that you have the field dominance to lower instead of auto. Then I would test the DVD on a regular CRT monitor to make sure everything is working correctly.Hope that helps.
Jared
Idea Spring Editing, Inc.
Denver Final Cut Pro UG
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No drivers with the TC reader. But, I don’t know if it will work with FCP, have not tried it. I mean all it really is a TC reader and does not control anything. To control a deck I use the the Kona card and RS 422 in the HD Log program from a deck.
But as far as long notes and what not, you have complete control. You can customize just about anything. I have set up the program to auto name each clip based on other fields and at a shoot I will just use the log notes to keep track and note each take. They have a trail version you might try. You will not have the TC reader, but you can see how it works with the Kona. I am not sure of the limitations on the trail version though, but should be worth a try.
Jared
Idea Spring Editing, Inc.
Denver Final Cut Pro UG
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Hey guys,
Used HD Log and it is a great program. The LTC to USB Timecode reader is wonderful. I have not used it with FCP, but since HD Log is a logging program you can use it to log the footage, and then capture later with FCP, or you can capture directly using HD Log and the Kona. Then you can use XML to import the clips into FCP. Completely transparent. The software and convertor are a bit pricey, but logging live at shoots has saved me weeks worth of logging afterwards so far.
Jared
Idea Spring Editing, Inc.
Denver Final Cut Pro UG
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I have an APC Back-UPS XS 1500 (I think that it is about $200) on all three of my Xserve RAID systems at my office. All have a G5 and monitor pulled in as well as on Xserve RAID. We did have on incident when the power went off, and we had a good 10 minutes to shut everything off. I don’t think that the APC 1500, that I use, interfaces with the RAID. But it is not a concern for me, as if the systems are unattended there is not chance for data loss, unlike if the RAID was being used with a server.
Hope this answers your question.
Jared
Idea Spring Editing, Inc.
Denver Final Cut Pro UG
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What type of video will you be working with? Never-the-less, a good RAID is always the best bet.
Jared
Idea Spring Editing, Inc.
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I don’t know if you have found a solution or not yet, but a while ago I had the same problem. With a Kona SD, however, that was not the problem. In edit to tape I switched from Mastering mode to Editing. That seamed to do the trick and give me clean insert edits. Don’t know if you guys have tried that yet, but I thought it was at least worth a mention. Good luck!
Jared
Idea Spring Editing, Inc.
Denver Final Cut Pro UG