the reason i prefer DVCPro is that is renders faster and makes smaller files then ProRes... although... I've never tried LT... But, there is another aspect to it... may of the project I work on are already DVCPro HD... its easier to keep everything the same.
Have you tried ingesting ProRes Proxy clips for an "offline" edit? The file sizes will be reduced. I believe transcode time will be reduced as well.
So ... ingest using ProRes Proxy ...
When you finish your edit, open Log and Transfer and set the ProRes version to (HQ).
Now Media Manage -->> Media:Create Offline. Set this to ProRes (HQ). Batch Capture your clips. This will run Log and Transfer. Select "Re-import all offline items in Selection."
I want to ask about transcoding footage from h.264 (from my 5d mk2) to fcp. Which way do you think will have max image quality between MPEG StreamClip, Plug In, or via Compressor? It's important I don't lose quality cause I was to submit my film to festivals. I am also using a Canon HG21 (which has AVCHD format) as my B camera. Which setup do you advice I chose for my FCP or how to import tp my fcp?
I am having trouble getting this plug in to work. I am running Final Cut 6.0.6 and when I open Log and Transfer, it doesn't read the card at all. There is no option for EOS in preferences. Also, after I install the plug in, I can't seem to find it. Though it seems to work, I'm not sure the plug in is installing. Help!
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Thanks Chris! Great tutorial.
Quick question - why do you prefer DVC Pro HD over Pro Res? Is it a more compact format?
the reason i prefer DVCPro is that is renders faster and makes smaller files then ProRes... although... I've never tried LT... But, there is another aspect to it... may of the project I work on are already DVCPro HD... its easier to keep everything the same.
thx for asking
Awesome Job Chris. You answered every question that I had about it.
Another outstanding tutorial, Chris. I haven't had time to poke around in this yet, and now I don't have to. : )
Chris,
Have you tried ingesting ProRes Proxy clips for an "offline" edit? The file sizes will be reduced. I believe transcode time will be reduced as well.
So ... ingest using ProRes Proxy ...
When you finish your edit, open Log and Transfer and set the ProRes version to (HQ).
Now Media Manage -->> Media:Create Offline. Set this to ProRes (HQ). Batch Capture your clips. This will run Log and Transfer. Select "Re-import all offline items in Selection."
The reconnected clips will be HQ copies.
-paul.
Paul...
Your process is very valid. I only wish I had that much time as we are in the finishing process of our jobs. But like I said. Good workflow.
Excellent. Fast and thorough. Yawn factor was way down. Thanks bunches.
Outstanding. Answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks.
Hi Chris,
I want to ask about transcoding footage from h.264 (from my 5d mk2) to fcp. Which way do you think will have max image quality between MPEG StreamClip, Plug In, or via Compressor? It's important I don't lose quality cause I was to submit my film to festivals. I am also using a Canon HG21 (which has AVCHD format) as my B camera. Which setup do you advice I chose for my FCP or how to import tp my fcp?
Is the plugin for the newer version of FCP (Version 7) or will it work in FCP 6?
Cheers
I am having trouble getting this plug in to work. I am running Final Cut 6.0.6 and when I open Log and Transfer, it doesn't read the card at all. There is no option for EOS in preferences. Also, after I install the plug in, I can't seem to find it. Though it seems to work, I'm not sure the plug in is installing.
Help!
-andy
Andy,
Did you try to select it in the path button, on the top left side of the Log and Transfer window?