Search results matching tag 'Panasonic'

missing clips when converting AVCHD and importing

Clemson SC — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:46:58 GMT

I must say that all in all my panasonic AVCHD camera works great, conversion time is not bad using the panasonic software and it edits fine in my work flow.

My only issue is that I've noticed the way in which clips are ordered after importing that some files are not imported for some reason.

Once in avid the way it numbers them is continuous but when I go back and view on the sd card in the caemra there are scenes on camera that don't show up on the computer. Or sometimes they are numbered differently and in different places. which is scary when thinking that you must delete the SD card files to ahve room to video stuff. If you are assuming you have transcoding all and there are a few that have not made it you are in trouble.

So does anyone have any suggestions for how to be more shure scenes are not skipped over or why this might be happening? AGain I just put the SD card from my panasonic HDAVC camera into the computer, use the panasonic software to convert, and import p2 clips into bin, select to load media so they won't go offline later,

Thanks

Best HD Camera for Avid Media Composer?

crooner — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:19:11 GMT

Does anyone have any thoughts about what HD camera works best with Avid? (Range of $5,000.) I know Avid recommends the Panasonic AG-HVX200A P2HD Camcorder because of its P2 card. But I've heard from others that flash card drives are better than P2.

Any thoughts from anyone? Thanks.

Lou

Panasonic AJ-HD1400 @ 23.976

upsidedownjim — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:35:13 GMT

Hey,

Just looking for a proper workflow recommendation, as we are having some issues capturing DVCPro footage (1080 @ 23.976)

System is a Mac Pro (2008 model), Avid is MC 2.8.4 and we're capturing with the Panasonic AJ-HD1400.

Basically, footage was shot at 23.976 on DVCPro tapes and we are looking to capture out of the AJ-HD1400 using Composite (Super) into the Avid using the Mojo at 14:1 OMF, for our offline edit.

The goal is to have the timecode burned into the footage, while capturing at 23.976. The deck won't do that over composite at that frame rate. It will do it at 59.94 over composite. Is there another setting or output connection that would work?

Is it better to just capture at 59.94? If so, how will that affect the online process later on - since the footage was shot at 23.976 and captured at 59.94?

Another issue is while capture at 23.976 over composite, the video will play then flash to a green frame (like the signal has been lost). Does this process require on HD black burst/synch lock? Currently, there is an SD synch lock (Sigma 2100) connected to the SD Ref on the deck.

I've previously captured about 20 minutes of footage at 59.94 over Composite (Super) with time code burn-in. But, I tried to capture again and several things are occuring:

-The video looks to be skipping to garbled frames (like dropouts) quite often. I'm worried that is ruining the footage, but I didn't want to mess around anymore with it until we have the issues ironed out - in case tapes are getting glitches.

-Audio won't play while capturing but is being captured to disk and I can hear it while playing back the clip.

I realize there are a lot of issues going on here, so any help on any one of these issues would be greatly appreciated! Furthermore, any help figuring out the proper workflow would be even more help.

Also, I'll provide more information about the systems when I am in tomorrow. I'll be researching this in the mean time and will post if I find anything that might help.

Thanks in advance!

Adam

Re: MC 30 unable to see AG-DV2500P Deck

oc1kev — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:51:13 GMT

Thanks for the quick reply!

I fished through the deck settings menu, it's on loan, so I don't have a user's manual onhand, i'll try to find one online to help navigate the menu's but from what appears to be the standard menu's i've dealt with from similar decks/cameras in the past, still no love from the AG-DV2500.

If anyone is using this deck with their MC, I'd love to know what relavent settings are being used.

I'm a little embarrassed since the deck is on loan from a friend who won't shut up about his FCP setup. I'm really chomping at the bit to solve this cuz (as our friends like to do) I'm really getting razzed. The "I just plug it into my laptop and FCP just sees it without any of that configuring stuff" comments are starting to really get old. -there's only so many more "well FCP is designed for idiots so they have to make it dummy-proof" come-backs I can use. =)

~kev

[Update]

My friend was just here with his FCP and laptop and using the same IEEE cable I've been using, connected to the deck, was able to control and digitize without a problem. now, granted it's HIS deck, so i'm sure it was already configured for his FCP but at least it ruled out a cable-problem, and I know the deck is functioning correctly via firewire connection... just doesn't seem to connect to my MC... althouth as stated, the Sony Z1 connects fine, reads TC, digitizes, etc...

Tried both the SIIG IEEE card (T.I. chipset) and the built-in IEEE port that direct conects to the motherboard.

Z1 works, AG-DV2500P no love.

(hope that helps)

Pansonic P2 footage playing back too fast in Avid

maccorm — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:50:37 GMT

Hey there...

Im trying to import footage shot on a Panasonic P2 to Avid. It was shot 720 30pn over 24 frams per seconds to try and match all the other cameras we were using to shoot a live DVD for a band.

When I import the MXF files with the Media Tool on MC 2.81, the only project setting it will work with is 720 29.97 HDV OR 30i. All others tell me I can't view the 29.97 footage unless it matches the project file, which all makes sense.

But the problem is the footage looks like its sped up about %25 too fast when I play it back. I've tried to sync it with the audio, and it is obvious it is too fast. Im really confused why something shot at 30pn over 24 fps will play back so fast....it doesn't make sense to me. I have tried it on 2 different avids with the same results.....Anyone have any solutions?

Thanks!

Importing MXF Files (From P2 Devices) Into Avid

DC66STEPS — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:20:49 GMT

Importing MXF Files (From P2 Devices) Into Avid

First, determine the following about the footage you're going to ingest and edit: Which format was it shot it in? Was it shot Progressive or Interlaced, 720 or 1080? Which frame rate (23.97, 24, 25, 50, 59.94)?
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SECTION 1

For Avid Media Composer v2.7 and later
For Avid Xpress Pro v5.7 and later

Importing P2 files is mainly a 2-step process . . . with some rules. The Avid documentation is a bit vague and incomplete regarding this process. You will need to do this if you want your clips to stay online.

Step 1: Clips to Bin
(This is from the Avid Documentation and it is the correct first main step)

To import P2 clips directly from a P2 card or a copy of a P2 card on any accessible drive:

[a] Open the bin into which you want to import the Master Clips. Make sure it is the active window.

[b] Go to: File > Import P2 > Clips to Bin
Then Browse for Folder. The dialog box will open.

[c] Navigate to the P2 volume:
Navigate to the actual P2 card. If you copied the card to another drive, navigate to that drive and then to the folder that contains the Contents folder. Do not navigate into the Contents folder or into other folders in the volume. The Import P2 option imports all the clips on the card.

[d] Click OK

Now, if you stop here, you can edit with your clips. However, if you close out the program and try to come back, your clips will appear "OFFLINE." This is a common "problem" that many seem to encounter.

This next main step is crucial for keeping your P2 clips "ONLINE."

Step 2: Import Media

[a] Select all the clips in that same bin from Step 1.

[b] Go to: File > Import P2 > Media
Avid will now copy all the files (video & audio) from your P2 directories and put them into the video drive(s) that is designated for your Avid. Now your clips will stay online all the time!

CAUTION: HERE ARE THE RULES FOR IMPORTING:
(Even though you may have followed the steps listed above, failure to follow these rules below could result in media that is offline.)

RULE 1
You can only do "Step 2: Import Media" to a single bin once. If you want to import more cards but already did the second step, simply create a new bin to import to.

RULE 2
You must have all other bins (besides the one that you're importing to) closed. It should have that little blue icon next to it in the project window. This also includes sequences. If you do not do this, any other bins that you have open during this second step will result in the clips in those other bins going "OFFLINE."

RULE 3 (this is actually more of a tip)
You can import multiple cards into a single bin. Just repeat Step 1 until you have all the clips you want in that bin, then do Step 2. This is the correct method if you have spanned clips over multiple P2 cards and you want Avid to see them properly.

Your media will now stay online even if you quit, restart or whatever. Just remember to follow these steps and rules every time that you want to import P2 media.

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SECTION 2

For Avid Media Composer v2.6.6 and earlier (that supports P2/MXF) For Avid Xpress Pro v5.6.7 and earlier (that supports P2/MXF)

The method described in this section also works for later versions of Avid but is generally not the preferred method.

[1] Copy the MXF files into the Avid MediaFiles/MXF/1 folder on your designated video hard drive's root level. Pay close attention to the folder name in red (if it reads anything other than this, you will not see any files appear in your Media Tool - an incorrect folder name is a common mistake). The MXF files to copy are only the ones located in the VIDEO and AUDIO folders (under CONTENTS) that were created in the original P2 directory structure. Always do this while Avid is not running.

[2] Start Avid then create your project (likely a 720p/23.976 project).

[3] Go to Media Tool and then search only for Master Clips on the video drive that you transferred the MXF files to. Once found, simply drag them into your bin. The Master Clips in your bins can be renamed however you wish and the name change will be reflected in the Media Tool window.

[4] Edit.

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Notes:

As you read these notes, keep in mind which version of Avid you are using (Section 1 versus Section 2 of this tutorial) . . .

With the inclusion of the MXF format in Avid HD products, a new folder called Avid MediaFiles was created. This is separate from the original and still present OMFI MediaFiles folder. HD footage can only be captured in the MXF file format. You can select this format for capture in the Media Creation Tool from the Tools Menu. On the Media Type tab, select MXF for the video format. For MXF audio, select the PCM (MXF) file format from the Audio Project Settings.

In the Avid MediaFiles folder, there is a separate MXF folder. Avid Technologies structured it this way to reserve the option to support other media formats in the future. Inside the MXF folder are folder(s) that/will contain the actual MXF media. If you’re a Unity client, you will see multiple MXF folders – one for each system. If you’re only using local storage, then you’ll see a folder simply labeled 1.

You cannot just take the whole CONTENTS folder that was created by the HVX200/P2 and drag it into the Avid MediaFiles/MXF/1 folder. You need to drag the video (from the VIDEO folder) and the audio (from the AUDIO folder) into the folder labeled 1.

You’ve already "imported" MXF files after you copy them to the Avid MediaFiles/MXF/1 folder. Avid doesn't make another copy of the MXF files. Avid works with the native MXF files. So again, no copies are made or files harmed in the process of using the Media Tool which is simply for browsing the online files and associating them with your particular project.

If the Avid MediaFiles directory structure does not already exist on your Avid video drive, you can create it manually. However, as stated in Step 1, you must create it exactly as it appears here (Avid MediaFiles/MXF/1) and it must be placed in the root directory of your designated Avid video drive.

The Media Tool will still import the MXF files if you create and utilize folders beyond 1 (such as 2, 3, 4, etc.). Hence, you might actually want to assign a unique number to each P2 card imported. In fact, if you don't, you'll likely run into organizational issues. Again, you can minimally keep track of things by creating these other folders (2, 3, 4, etc.) for each P2 card transfer and still be able to use Media Tool to import from each folder. Do not try to eliminate the number names of these folders. Keep them labeled numerically and sequentially or else the Media Tool will not recognize them and hence will not load your MXF clips.

However, you do have one other welcomed option [NOTE: You can do this only after Avid builds and indexes your MXF directories' database files.] If you want more conventional names for these folders, you may do so and are encouraged to do so as this will help keep you even more organized, especially for lengthy projects. You can go with a naming structure such as:

Avid MediaFiles/MXF/1.YourProjectNameHere-Day1-Card1

Avid MediaFiles/MXF/2.YourProjectNameHere-Day1-Card2

Avid MediaFiles/MXF/3.YourProjectNameHere-Day1-Card3

Avid MediaFiles/MXF/4.YourProjectNameHere-Day2-Card1

Avid MediaFiles/MXF/5.YourProjectNameHere-Day2-Card2

. . . etc.

As long as the folder name contains number dot whatever, you should be fine when using more conventional names for your P2 Card folders on your video drive. That way you can see where all your clips came from. Plus, you can rename the clips to whatever you want within Avid itself.

This process was tested with certain versions of Avid (listed above) that were available at the time of this writing (see the last edited date of this sticky post). Other versions may vary in this process or even be unable to import MXF files. For example, with the release of Avid Xpress Pro HD v5.7, there are some major improvements in the P2(MXF) workflow from versions that came before it.

The Panasonic HVX200 is just one example of a P2 device. Other P2 devices should work roughly the same way.

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I compiled the above from various sources to make it as easy and informative as possible. Many thanks to Avid and various members of the Avid User & DVXUser community.
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In addition to this tutorial, be sure to check out Avid's official P2 tutorial here:
http://learn.avid.com/content/tutori.../tutorial.html

And Volume II of the HVX BootCamp DVD Series:
http://dvxuser.com/articles/hvxdvd/