[Steven Hill]

Thanks Gary, the link was very helpful. I will be addressing this in my workflow.

[Steven Hill]

Thanks Sean,
We do our first rough edit using the native EX3 footage from the cards on a different edit bay and then convert to Standard definition uncompressed using Media Manager to add graphics and music to do the final edit on the Laptop System.

After running some tests I found the ProRes codec to be adequate for our needs. I have been using the Media Manager to convert to ProRes.

Do you think that the HDSDI out of a Kona Card into a IoHD box real-time capture would be better down conversion than the Media Manager software conversion? I will run the test and see if it is any better. I like the idea of a hardware conversion better but not sure the results are any better.
The advantage of the software conversion is that it can go overnight.

Thanks Again

[Steven Hill]

Thanks Bob for the advise.

I am not opposed to working with Compressed files. I love ProRes HQ codec.
We shoot the footage on an Sony EX3 and am very pleased with the HD compression.

I am doing some tests now and trying some different workflows. It is just that this video series has been done uncompressed for about 15 years now and the client is expecting it be done that way.

I am just trying to figure out the best workflow, optimize the system and not spend money. I have AJA IoHD that is not being used to it potential and I may have to incorporate that instead of the older AJA Io.

Thanks for your time.

Steve

[Steven Hill]

Bob, I realize that the MacBook is not the ideal system to edit uncompressed 8 bit Footage. It is not my primary Edit-bay system. It is one of many edit suites and is to be used for simple cut training videos and compressing files.

We have all had to work with less than the best equipment. Having to repurpose equipment is not only financially smart but green too.

I was looking and hoping for practical advise from someone with useful information. Information on how to optimize this described system and to get the best performance that the MacBook is capable of providing.

[Steven Hill]

I ran the test and was getting about 38 MB/s Write and 66 MB/s Read from the G-Raid drive.

Now I have put two 500 gig FW 800 Drives together as a stripe drive and did the test again. AJA System test now is 45 MB/s Write and 84 MB/s Read. That is about 20 MB/s faster.

The initial results of a play back test look good. It seems to not have the same issues. Further test required.

I do not think you need 128 MB/s as you stated Bob.

If anyone has a similar setup, I would like to know your solutions to the drop frames of editing uncompressed 8 bit video.

Thanks,

Steve

[Steven Hill]

Thank Bob.
I thought that I had posted my specs. Sorry about that.

MacBook Pro 2.33GHz Intel Core Duo.
10.5.6 OSX
2 Gig of Ram 667
FCP 6.05 Studio
Sonnet Fire 800 Express Card that hooks to the G-Raid (Mac Extended)

Like I said I did not have this problem on G5 Dual 1.8

I will try your suggestion and run the test.

Any other suggestions?

Steve

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[Steven Hill]

Look at: http://www.vortexmedia.com/EXDC1/EXDC1_Adapter_Cable/EXDC1.html
maybe this is what you are looking for?

[Steven Hill]

Thanks
I have used the MXF Import in FCP. It works by rewrapping the MXF into Quciktime file HDV codec.
It works well and keeps the file size down and still RT.
Today we also received the Panasonic’s BT-LH1700W 17″. It looks fantastic! It has AC/DC adaptor. 2 HDSDI in with switch loop out. Nice.
The work flow will start to work it self out.
Tommorrow another all day shoot indoors on location. It should put the camera to the test.

Steve