Jim Glickert
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I had exactly the same problem. Audio, but no video.
As Joel said, you need to install a missing driver. Once I downloaded it from the Panasonic website and installed it, it worked perfectly.
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If your external hard drive is formatted for NTFS, you can buy and install Paragon Software’s NFTS for Mac OSX. I’ve used it to access files on old external drives that I used before switching over to Macs from PCs. It works great, and costs only $19.95. There’s even a trial version available.
https://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/
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I was a bit unsure of the LaCie hub when I bought one many months ago to connect a CalDigit eSATA drive unit to a new MacBook Pro, but it’s been working perfectly for me.
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Here’s a link to Shane Ross’ video that will tell you everything you need to know: https://library.creativecow.net/ross_shane/tapeless-workflow_fcp-7/1
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When you say you “deleted” the exported file, I’m assuming you simply moved it to the Trash bin. That step alone does not free up the disk space taken up by the file. In order to regain that disk space, you need to take it one step further and empty the Trash bin (Finder > Empty Trash). Files in the Trash bin still exist. That’s why we can–thankfully, at times–recover files from the Trash that we later discover we still want or need. (And that’s why I wait a long period of time until emptying the trash bin. Once you do, those files are gone for good.)
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I own two OWC Mercury Elite Pro Duals. I bought my most recent one about a year ago primarily for use as a RAID for an iMac I bought around the same time. I use the iMac mostly for general computer work, but I have done a little video editing on it. (Most editing is done on a four year-old MacBook Pro while I wait…..and wait……and wait for Apple to come out with a new Mac Pro. Needless to say, I have my fingers crossed.) On the occasions when I’ve used it for video editing, the drive has performed flawlessly.
My other OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual unit is used only periodically, as a system drive backup. I’ve had it two or three years, and it, too, has performed flawlessly.
I’m very happy with their enclosures. I put 7200 RPM Hitachi drives in them, and they are plenty fast. Hitachi drives are highly regarded as high quality.
I also bought a small, portable OWC drive about six months ago. It works great.
Needless to say, I’m a very satisfied OWC customer. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
As for using a four-bay unit with a single drive at a time, I honestly don’t know the answer. (I once thought of doing that, but never pursued it.) What I would suggest is calling OWC and asking them. They will certainly know the answer.
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Glad to have been of some help, Bill. I often get frustrated when trying to do something for the very first time on a computer, and if I can help others avoid that same frustration by simply sharing what worked for me, I’m happy to do so. Good luck with your new HPX250!
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The magnetic timeline is the single biggest deal killer for me. (I don’t like the absence of a source viewer, but I could survive without it.) When editing, I often use my timeline something like a scratchpad, and tracks make that possible.
If Apple allowed the ability to turn the magnetic timeline “off”, I might consider coming back. However, after now having adopted Premiere Pro, I’m finding that I love its integration with After Effects. Going back would be tough, especially if Motion crashed as much as it did when I used FCP 7 simultaneously.
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I don’t think it’s possible, Marco. Links have to be coded into a webpage (which is what the LinkedTube feature does.) It can’t be coded into the video itself.
Someone else–much smarter than I–may have a way, but I think I’m correct.Of course, you can always include a clip in your video that shows a web address. It’s just that it won’t be “clickable”.
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Hi Bill. Coincidentally, I just purchased an HPX250 and, after a little struggle and education after my first attempt to transfer the files to my Mac yesterday, I succeeded. (It’s a bit intimidating at first, but don’t let it frustrate you.) I’m using a late 2010 iMac running Snow Leopard and FCP 7. Your configuration may require some slight variation from the instructions below.
Your first step is to install the P2 Driver software that came on the compact disc. (Basically, the driver allows FCP to communicate with the HPX250.) The driver software on the CD may have since been updated by Panasonic. You can go to their website to get the latest update to it, as well as other related drivers and software: https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/download.htm?num=1#encoder
You’ll need to restart your Mac after installing the driver.
On your HPX250, you’ll need to go into the menu system to make sure the USB setting is set to USB Device instead of USB Host. (From memory, I believe the difference is that you use USB Device to connect to a computer, and USB Host to connect directly to a hard drive.) You can find how to do it in your owners manual, but in short, you hit the Menu button, select System Setup, scroll down to PC Mode Select, select it (by pressing the same button you’ve been using to scroll) and change the setting from USB Host to USB Device. You can then exit by hitting the Menu button.
Connect your HPX250 to your Mac using a USB cable. I was surprised they didn’t supply one in the box. I have several around the studio, so I just used one of them.
Turn on your HPX250. Change from Camera mode to PB/Thumbnail mode by pushing down on the switch. Then, you need to push down on the switch again AND HOLD IT DOWN FOR TWO SECONDS OR MORE until the PC mode lights up. Once you see that light, you’re connected, and the camera will appear on your desktop.
All of the above comes from my memory. I hope I haven’t left out anything. My apologies in advance if I have.
Once you’ve succeeded in making the connection, and before you do any serious editing, be absolutely certain to view Shane Ross’ tutorial: https://library.creativecow.net/ross_shane/tapeless-workflow_fcp-7/1
Good luck!