[J.north]

Great suggestion, sounded like it was going to work, but failed. The message was “Repair Failed.” I suggested the producer go to data recovery specialist or at least copy the whole card rather than just the visible media.

I just wonder what the problem was. Bad card? Writing glitch?

[J.north]

UPDATE:

I can reconnect, without error, all of the files shorter than 31 minutes…

[J.north]

Actually, those gizmos look great in DV quality, and with the HVX(and those HDV cameras) it will look even better.

By “great,” I don’t mean to my eye, but I mean to 98% of viewers on 98% of TVs and ALL current delivery formats short of theatrical release(in which case, I’m guessing it looks “alright”).

[J.north]

I’m assuming that audio is included in that bit stream since it is the same rate for tape.

Neither meta data, nor thumbnails make up any significant space, especially not 25% of the disc.

Also, I’ve calculated the same data rates for all possible recording formats the HVX provides for and those match up to my (mis)calculation.

[J.north]

All good suggestions, I think Mike hit it on the head for this one, the software is the problem, but I will adjust my workflow as per Shane’s suggestion. Thanks.

Although I would prefer if the clips acted independently(sometimes).

—Any solutions to the issue of not being able to adjust the clip speed under certain circumstances?—

[J.north]

Thanks guys.

[J.north]

A Two Pass system is the only way to go. I’m trying to help this guy upgrade from iMovie, which doesn’t require anything complex. Is FCX stupid or something?