[Todd Schmidt]

Thanks, I need to figure out how to use this thing. Not really sure how to change the blocks. I understand what it means to change the blocks, just don’t know how. I do see that my G3 operates in the 600 MHz range, and the G2 plug I was given is in the 500mhz, at least that’s where it’s set on. So I’m guessing if I change a block, I’ll be able to fine a 600mhz range? Pardon my ignorance on the subject.

Thanks!

Todd

[Todd Schmidt]

I know I’m coming into this conversation late, but I’ve been having this issue with XDcam wrapped in QT’s. they were exported using a tricastor. They will only play on a Mac that has FCP. I’m sharing a project with someone using PPCC2014 and he’s on a Mac. When he handed me the project, I was unable to import the files and view them. I’m not paying $149 for the Callibrated Q decode. I found a workaround by renaming the file extensions to all of the clips to .mp4. Unfortunately, I have to relink every single clip to view the project…over 300.I wish that CC2014 would be able to read the original QT files, but during my research I found that it has something to do with the XDcam codec wrapped in QT. Something to do with a proprietary FCP QT thing.

Todd

[Todd Schmidt]

Hey guys,

I tried re-linking with the re-link dialogue box and unchecked the file extension tick, still no go. As far as the re-Tooled program, I haven’t tried it yet. There is no trial version of it so I’m a bit unsure of buying it.

BTW I posted this in the Adobe forums and they deleted my post for some reason.

Todd

[Todd Schmidt]

Thanks Alex,

I really appreciate all the help I get here. In the case of the DP who shot it, all I got was the insinuation that I’m not a professional and lack professional equipment, haha!

Thanks!

Todd

[Todd Schmidt]

Sorry for so many posts, but here’s what I found. There’s nothing wrong with Premiere importing and play the xd54 footage. It’s XDCAM…that’s not it. It’s the QT wrapper that is causing the problem. XDCam is usually has a .mp4 or MXF extension. FOr some reason the tricaster uses a QT wrapper. So when I changed it to an mpg it worked. I also changed them to an .mp4 and they work.

I have a Sony EX3 and it records as BRAV folders. In there are mp4 files.

Very weird how this happened.

Todd

[Todd Schmidt]

Actually Tim, I narrowed this down to this family of codecs:
XDCAM HD422

xd54 is in there. Now I need to know why I don’t have them, where I can get them, etc.

Searching!

Todd

[Todd Schmidt]

I know Tim…it’s odd, and I’m gonna have to do a lot of work arounds since I’m sharing this project with someone. I called Adobe and they said there was a downloadable x54 prores codec, but they won’t direct me to it. I’m still in detective mode though.

I’ll let ya know! Thanks for everything!

Todd

[Todd Schmidt]

Hi Tim,

I have the latest QT for Windows 7.7.6 and have Pro which is up to date. I’m able to only get audio, no video after I installed the trial version of Sheervideo Pro. I’ve installed AvidCodecsLE234 and 2.3.8

When I open QT player and choose “open”, I’m getting a thumbnail.

The only things that works is changing them to an mpg.

Grrr!

[Todd Schmidt]

Ok…weird. I think I figured this out. Well…I did but it’s odd. I changed the extension to an mpg and it works. It was originally a QT. So now I have to change a million clips to mpg and I’m golden. ODD!

Todd

[Todd Schmidt]

Thanks Tim,

I’ve called Adobe and they told me that the xd54 codec is available through QT for Windows, but for the life of me I can’t find it. They said it’s a prores codec. I’ve Googled my butt off trying to find it, not finding anything but the $149 decoder. I was told that the tricastor is Windows based and that I should have no problem, which I don’t believe.

I’m running out of options.

Todd