[Mark Dobson]

Until apple incorporate Canon XF-AVC to allow native import I am using Episode Pro’s XDCAM
HD422 Mov 1080p setting as a base and then changing that in the Episode inspector to a ProRes 422.

So my workflow is to use the Canon XFUtility for XF-AVC to import (backup) the files to a folder on a hard drive which you select in the apps preferences and then draught MXF files into Episodes File list and let i all cook for a while. Pretty painless if longwinded method.

As to the camera? Still making my mind up to be honest. I love the form factor and have been using it to get quick cutaways on a recent shoot with a Canon C300 as the main camera. It can take some great video when you get it right but is quite hard to get consistent results.

I’ll post a link when I’ve got the time.

[Mark Dobson]

Just to be clear for anyone buying the XC10.

https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/digital_cinema/digital_cinema_camera/xc10.aspx?type=faq&faqdetailid=tcm:14-1269683

XF-AVC is not supported in FCPX yet.

[Mark Dobson]

Thanks Jeff,

No unfortunately the Canon XF-AVC is a new codex. Either Canon or Apple need to release an update for it to work natively it would seem despite publicity saying it does work.

Or I could just be having a stupid day and need to read the manuals a third time. RTFM?

[Mark Dobson]

Because of the constant product improvement cycles It’s always difficult deciding when to buy a Mac and I’ve been waiting for a major upgrade for the 5K iMac since it was launched last year.

This hasn’t happened but the latest topped out version has a slightly faster processor, 4.0GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 4.4GHz and a fresh AMD Radeon R9 M295X 4GB GDDR5 graphics card and the price has gone . . . wait for it . . . . down!

So now might be good time to buy and a good time to sell my late 2012 3.4 Ghz Core i7 27″iMac, with 6 months to run on the warranty.

My concern is whether it will be able to cope with a partial 4K workload which i’m slowly starting to incorporate into my production cycle.

[Mark Dobson]

All of these new plugins just help keep your edits look fresh. You might only use them a couple of times but the fact that they can be applied from within FCPX is amazing.

Another reason why FCPX is great for people like me, self shooting editors with their own production companies working in specialist fields.

I’ve bought this plugin but have yet to try it out.

[Aindreas Gallagher] “The fact that you end up with ripple training selling wallmart litre mayonnaise copper distressed bevel one time offer type styles on QVC tells you everything you need to know about the heart of FCPX.”

Ha ! I’m also less enamored with the look of the 3D titling.

[Mark Dobson]

As always performance is very much down to individual machines, ram, no of plugins, the type of files one is dealing with and the length of the piece you are cutting. but the difference between the performance of this update is, for me, the best since this FCPX story began. And performance, spinning balls, crashes, dumping preferences were just a part of the working day. Sometimes it was a real struggle to get a simple edit off the system.

And remember the event browser and the projects being different animals?

[Mark Dobson]

I’m on a 27″ late 2012 – 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 – GeForce GTX 680MX 2048 MB with 32 GB of Ram and 10.2 is working just fine. Everything just seems far more responsive a bit like my car after a big service.

My core activity is editing C300 native files within a single stream ProRes 422 timeline. I’ve found the integration between Color and Color Finale (which I primarily use to apply LUTs) really smooth. I keep on thinking I’m going to fire up Resolve and learn how to use it but find I can do a heck of a lot within FCPX.

I have been thinking about getting the 27″5K Retina iMac and wonder how 10.2 is running on that?

[Mark Dobson]

Ok that’s totally disarming or even charming and we will call off Larrys boys who were going to invite themselves round to share your breakfast with you.

[Mark Dobson]

What are you trying to say Aindreas?

You have severely miss quoted Larry Jordans blog to support your ‘lets knock Apple again’ post. In fact you have actually put words in Larry mouth! Now like him or loath him one thing you can say for Larry is that he is the most evan handed NLE commentator / trainer out there and the blog you have carved up is basically in praise of the new features in the FCPX interface . . . he concludes

‘To me, this is the great strength of Apple: it is not afraid to tweak the interface, even if it runs the risk of making the rest of us feel uncomfortable until we learn the new system. Adding flashy new features is fun; but can be done by anyone. Continuing to streamline and refine the interface is essential; and that can be done only by Apple.’

[Mark Dobson]

[Oliver Peters] “Lr CC would be part of the full CC or the Photographic subscription AFAIK. Lr 6 is the version you can purchase as a perpetual license.”

Thanks Oliver – sorry for transatlantic delay in responding . . It’s now appeared on my CC installer and I’m currently downloading Lightroom CC.

Have to say I’m feeling bit spoilt with all this new software – amazing

And by the way nice to actually see you on Larry Jordons NAB show – for those that missed it . . .

NAB Show BuZZ LIVE 2015 – Show 1 | 2015 NAB Show: Powered by the Digital Production BuZZ!

https://www.nabshowbuzz.com/nab-show-buzz-live-2015-show-1/