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Thanks, Nick. That explanation certainly sounds consistent with my issue. And since the timecode doesn’t change from shot to shot with record time, that explains why I’m not having that issue with those tapes.

I’ll try sourcing that 3 sec default setting. If anyone else knows where it is, would greatly appreciate the input.

Thanks for the alternative options to get this tape into FC.

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Okay, so at least I’ve confirmed the bottom line, that the timecodes will ultimately differ as the clip progresses into itself. It’s nice to know the start timecode is the same. That would be enough for my desire to have a matching reference.

Maybe someone will know what that Compressor issue is and why it is monkeying with the timecode.

In the mean time, I can carry on. Thank you for your time!

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[Mark Fanjoy]

Forgive me for my layman terminology, but if by the “start timecode” you mean the embedded burnt code, then yes, that’s what is changing.

I am treating the Conformed and Upsized clips as new sources to bring into FC. I am not attempting to maintain any original linking to the original clips. Those originals are now archived.

However, as a workflow, If I ever needed to refer back to the original QT’s or even further back to the MXF files, I was hoping to maintain the matching integrity of the recorded timecodes.

Here’s my situation (sample timecodes, not real)

MXF – 14:20:10:00
KiPro ProRes Record – 14:20:10:00
Film Tools Conform – 14:20:10:00
Compressor Upsize – 15:40:12:15

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Thanks, Shane. I assumed as much, when I Conformed in Film Tools. But the timecode did not change from the original after that step. It changed after Compressor. I did not realize Upsizing is changing frame rate. The logic seemed backwards to me.

Okay, at the end of the day, I expected time code to change, so I’ll move on with it.

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Rafael, if I may ask you another question on this subject.

I just discovered my Conformed and Upsized media clips have different time codes now than the original clips.

After conforming in Film Tools, the time code is the same. After upsizing in Compressor, the time code slides about an hour off (time of day record).

Is this to be expected after the Compressor process?

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[Mark Fanjoy]

Rafael, I followed your directions and the footage looks dynamite!

Thank you VERY much! And thanks Creative Cow for being there and helping me look good for my clients!

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Rafael, a couple of tutorials and I am now up to speed on Conforming in Cinema Tools. Thank you!

I ran across a forum string where Shane Ross said, I had to first use Cinema Tools to CONFORM the clip from 60p to 24p, THEN use Compressor to cross convert to 1080p. Two step process.

Should I also take this extra step to convert the conformed slow mo clips (still at their original 1280×720) to 1920×1080, which is the size of my other clips and the timeline?

Is this additional step just to avoid the need to render, or is it continuing to preserve quality?

Thanks again, really appreciate the support.

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Thank you, Rafael. This is the directional help I am looking for. Much appreciated.

I will need to find some local support with Cinema Tools, as I am not familiar, but now I have a direction to preserve that media quality.

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Mariette, I am not an expert on the various ways an MXF file can be manipulated by specific software, but from what I do understand is, this file type is simply a wrapper and if a software will see and convert it, it is likely only converting it to another readable format such as .mov so that FC and/or other editing software will recognize and control the movie file. MXF is simply a universal wrapper allowing multiple platforms access.

My concern with your Director is why you are not letting FC do the work in Log and Transfer. But, it’s not that big a deal to use a stand alone transfer software, then bring everything into FC later I guess.

Hope this provides some insight.

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Yes, a “tidy up” mentality is what started this concept.

It SEEMS to me that aside from the media management benefit, that deleting these unused layer clips would improve the Project File performance.

I guess the best way to find out is duplicate the Sequence and whack away with a test Sequence.

Thanks for any additional insights and comments.

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