no question, I'm confused about this.
Maybe the reason people who use this new camera are so determined to 're-wrap' to MXF via Clip Browser (the PC version anyway) is that it makes it all happen so fast. From what I'm told, you can download an hour's worth of footage in 4 minutes (or something like this). Or maybe it's that these MXF files will import faster into AXP than .mov files? Your QT Pro suggestion sounds like a good one... but would that mean I'd have to 1. transfer the files from camera to MBP (as .mp4 files) in the field, then 2. use QT Pro or Compressor to transcode to MXF or something AXP would like, and then 3. import these into AXP?
Might this not take longer (and be more expensive, in that I'd have to finally buy FCP, to get Compressor) than running the PC version of the Sony Clip Browser on my MacBook Pro, via VMWare? The other thing is, the Sony camera's files may not QUITE be what they seem. To quote someone from an EX1 forum thread: “EX1 is not .mp4 "codec" per se. The clip's "essence" is XDCAM wrapped in .mp4”. Another conundrum, as far as I'm concerned.
By the way, have you heard of CrossOver? (allows you to run individual Windows apps within MacOS. Don't know if the Sony Clip Browser is on the list of supported apps).
Thanks for the advice... do you mind if I re-ask some of your questions on the EX forum?
Malcolm

Sorry - I got off way off topic with my last post (obsessive-compulsive re trying to figure out how to make camera and AXP work). The good news re Leopard is that Avid's working on it, and until then, we can boot up in fw disk mode and get Tiger going.
Cheers,
Malcolm

I can sympathize with Avid trying to update the software to work with the new OS. The problem for us end users is that it creates a blackout period for buying a new computer. What is it now 3 months since they haven't sold Macs with OS 10.4? Will it be another 3 months? That's half a year that Avid users can not buy a new computer. What if your computer dies? You're just SOL. Yet another reason why Avid should combine all their editing programs into one. It's a lot easier to update one program than half a dozen.

Again, you have several options for the new CPUs.

1. Run the avid under bootcamp in XP until leopard is supported

2. Back-rev the CPU to Tiger. I've detailed how to do this in several posts. Apple doesn't want you to do it but it is possible.

3. Create a second partition/drive running Tiger and boot Avid from there.

You are not in Any "Black Hole". There are lots of ways for you to work until the new OS is qualified in the next release.

I thought some of you might find it interesting that I just got a new MacPro with 10.5.2 on it, and have been running AXP 5.8 just fine.  I get weird error messages (like "Exception: SYS_ERROR, OSErr: -1857) that I dismiss and the app just keeps on going.  No crashes so far.  Works nice with captured DV material off a deck, and also with imported P2 media.  I haven't tried all functions yet, but initial experiences are promising.

YMMV,

Jim

Weirdness:  CoreMIDIServer.framework launches with AXP, then hangs (not responding) and stays that way.  Apparently, AXP needs this (I removed it and AXP wouldn't launch), but seems like the framework should be invisible.  This isn't a problem, it's just not expected.)

What you need to do is go to Library>audio>midi drivers and remove the digi-design plugs there. that will stop the coreMIDIserver from launching.

BLKDOG:

What you need to do is go to Library>audio>midi drivers and remove the digi-design plugs there. that will stop the coreMIDIserver from launching.

Brilliant.  Thanks, BD!

Hi I'm using mac 10.4.3 with xpress pro 5.6.4 - does anyone know what version of Avid I can upgrade to -Safely - I have had problems before . Thanks

Well, we need to know what type of CPU you have and what GFX card before we can give you the best answer.

I have one question for you... Did you have AXP already installed on your computer AND THEN upgrade to 10.5 or install AXP after 10.5 was installed??

Thanks

If you're asking me, I did a totally clean install of everything.  What I bought was a MacPro (Jan.08), which came preinstalled with 10.5.0.  First thing I did was update the OS and QT with Software Update.  Then I did a clean install of CS3 Creative Suite and ran updaters,  FCS2 and ran updaters, and then AXP 5.8.  And then my other utilities and apps, all from the most recent and freshly loaded installers.

I've heard about problems with Migration Assistant.  I don't think that's the way to go.

I'm still going back and forth between AXP, FCP and PP for my editing, and not having  any real problems with any of  them so far.

With the announcement by Avid today that they are not planning to issue any further major upgrades to Xpress Pro, does this mean that any Leopard-compatible upgrade will only be available by the purchase of Media Composer upgrade?

Yes it does.

Hmmph...I'm having major issues trying to back rev my new CPU to tiger...but I'm tech savvy enough that I'm sure all get the kinks worked out after playing with it more.  I'm hoping the news that Xpress Pro is being rolled into Media Composer (and also that protools now has leopard support -- although mysteriously only for 10.5.1 when 10.5.2 added so much stability to the OS) means that an update is in the wings - I really hate dual booting.

Hey Avid 99, I'm curious is 10.5.2 and AXP 5.8 still working well for you?  What gfx card are you running?

and BLKDOG in another thread: http://community.avid.com/forums/p/55468/309889.aspx#309889 you said you were on 10.5.2 with 2.8 MC any reason why you're not anymore?

I've been away from the forums and just been catching up with my reading.   About to do a "Harpertown" CPU upgrade and want to go 10.5.2 and live unsupported.  Thinking of using the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT card.  And any hee-haw or whoop-de-doos would be appreciated.