Mark Maness
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Did you select all the files in the timeline and do a reconnect on them? I’ve had somethng similar happen to me once and that was my fix for that then. Give that a shot!
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Wayne Carey
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Exactly!
That’s where the need for other codecs come in handy, such as DVCPRO HD and Uncompressed. For most, DVCPRO HD is going to be the main choice because if the smaller file sizes and lower bitrates thus making it possible for just about anybody to edit DVCPRO HD.
The transport stream in editing is like using a Yugo in a French Rally Race…
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Two questions for you, Sam.
1. What kind of memory is installed in your system? Did Apple put it in or is it a third party memory that was bought off of the internet?
2. Under System Preferences, has Engery Saver – Options – Processor Performance been set to Highest?
The reason I ask these things… Memory is not always reliable from other sources unless it comes for the major manufacturers and specifically designed for your particular Mac. The other… I ran into system slow downs myself at first until I found out there was a seeting in Energy Saver for processor speed. It made a HUGE difference for me, and I have a dual 2.7 processor, not the Quad.
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Thanks for the clarification, Gary! It sounds like we are going to make you an honorary XDCAM HD guru… LOL
Now, you see there is an actual difference between XDCAM HD and HDV. Yes, the XDCAM HD cameras can record actual HDV but in the other modes, its a variant of HDV – Transport Stream vs. Elementary Stream. And that is the big difference that we as XDCAM HD folks like to get the word out and explain to everyone why XD HD and HDV are different but similar.
Thanks, Gary, for pointing out the FAQ on tapeonline! It says it all.
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I agree with Gary completely! Sometimes I just trouble putting into words what I mean. I just wanted to get someone elses opinion on this.
Gary is completely correct! XDCAM HD is a shooting format whereas DVCPRO HD is a compression format.
I agree that the XDCAM HD cameras need tweakin to make sharpness softer, but that’s something that Sony feels is important instead of letting the user decide that. Just like Sony’s stance that the white levels for a camera is 110 IRE, not 100. As for the 24p problem, Sony’s XDCAM HD deck – PDW-F70 – has a pull down option on the output so you can capture using any codec. But as for native 24p…. I haven’t tried it yet. We just got our equipment a cople of weeks ago and haven’t had time to really play with thoroughly.
As for HDV vs. DVCPRO HD… I never edit in HDV! That is the most awful editing one can do in FCP. So, until Sony gets full support for XDCAM HD, I’ll edit in DVCPRO HD. Besides, I like the small file sizes as compared to Uncompressed.
And please keep something in mind… HDV is a transport stream, not an edit stream. Sony will tell you this if you ask. Its always better to convert to an edit stream to work and that’s where DVCPRO HD comes in.
By the way, Gary… I always look forward to your interjections in these threads. It’s nice to get an honest and knowledgeable opinion.
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Hey Joel,
Can you tell me why you think DVCPRO HD is better than XDCAM HD? I’m just curious…
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Wayne Carey
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You have to keep in mind of each camera’s compression schemes are totally different. They are both equal in quality and features, what it really comes down to is the workflow you are going to use and what picture do you like better. Both cameras shoot a beautiful picture but each have different qualities and that’s what you need to decide.
I would have to say that if you have all of that DVCPRO 50 footage, then I would lean towards the Panasonic for that very reason. The Panasonic’s 1200A deck records HD100 and plays back all of the DVCPRO family including Sony’s DVCAM.
In our facility… we didn’t have that problem so we chose the Sony XDCAM. Its workflow was much better suited to our needs and not having to cue up a tape is real nice.
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I don’t know the answer to that question BUT I would have to say its probably up to the DVD’s copy protection whether you can import those or not.
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Wayne Carey
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Computer monitors will always point out your compression artifacts. That’s beacuse computer monitors are much higher resolution than your broadcast monitors. Its the same for HD, too.
Always compare your video using broadcast monitors!
And when it comes to exporting to DV first… DVD is very similar to DV video so you’re not going to hurt your output becasue DVD video compressed even further than DV. I understand you want the highest quality but sometimes you have to sacrifice quality to get your finished product. Unless the graphics are severly compressed, I’m sure your client isn’t going to care.
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I use it and it works pretty good as long as you export your video using the Uncompressed codec. Anything else to me looks too noisy, but that’s my preference.
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Wayne Carey
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