Robert Longwell
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This is definitely a huge step in the right direction for this codec. Apple has received quite a bit of flack for making this a Mac only codec (from me as well).
My guess is they’re testing the waters to see how it is received and used. I’d bet by NAB there will also be a PC encoder…well I can only hope.
But for now this fixes 95% of my accessibility problems. Yeah Apple!
Robert Longwell
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Robert,
It is your choice how much space you want it to take on a hard drive. If you have 16GB filled on P2 cards, then ingest that into FCP, it only occupies 16GB. You can simply stop right there, or if you want to take the extra step and backup the MXF files, you can copy the P2 cards.
Again, it’s a choice not a requirement.
Robert Longwell
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You are not required to save the MXF files to hard drive. You can import directly off the cards. It is only suggested that you also save the original MXF files as these are your camera originals – proceed with caution.
And no, there is no way to play directly from the cards unless you use Raylight for Mac. I have not personally used this product: https://dvfilm.com/raylight/mac/index.htm
Robert Longwell
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We’re running Leopard 10.5.2 and Xsan 1.4.2 with no issues.
Robert Longwell
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There is no fix.
I was on the phone with Apple QT engineers explaining the situation, I think they get it but didn’t offer any fixes or resolutions.
Robert Longwell
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There’s no need to do the downconverting in FCP. Export a HD QT file and take it directly to DVD Studio Pro.
Also, I’d suggest authoring this in 16×9. When viewed on a 4×3 TV, the DVD Player will automatically do the letterboxing.
Robert Longwell
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Yes it appears to be Intel only.
Robert Longwell
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Also check out MacCaption:
https://www.cpcweb.com/index.htmYou can import a variety of formats then export a QT file with an embedded captioning track. They call this a “QuickTime/Podcast Closed Captions” format in the export function.
Robert Longwell
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True. But if it is the difference between being able to edit your footage or not in the Avid world…well let’s just say I’m just happy to be in FCP for now 🙂
Robert Longwell
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From what I have read, Avid still does not support this format. And event the way FCP is supporting this isn’t all that great. Converting on a new Mac Pro to ProRes is 2x real time for me.
If you’re on Avid you can use software available from Panasonic to convert the files to P2 DVCProHD format apparently.
Robert Longwell