I started editing on MC7. All P2 imported fine using file/import p2. I upgraded mid-project to MC 8.6.3. When I moved into online editing, I discovered I had to re-import the P2 from the original external drives where it was stored in order to upres it. Linking, and then transcoding to DNX 175, I wound... (read more)

I'm working on a production that's shooting with the new Panasonic Varicam 35. This camera creates both RAW files, and simultaneously a set of HD Proxy files which are saved in a P2 file structure. The idea is to use this second set of files for offline editing, eliminating the need for a Resolve... (read more)

I have gone to File>Import P2>Clips to Bin and the files load as normal. I need to consolidate them so I use File>Import P2>Media. When I do this, all files usually consolidate without a problem but this time, everything goes offline? Very confused as to why this happens! (read more)

I have 12 P2 clips that I need to import (Import P2 Clips to Bin). Only 7 come in - 5 of the 12 are over 4GB. How do I import these? Thanks (read more)

What is the most efficient workflow - Import Clips to Bin or Link to AMA? When I have imported P2>Clips to Bin i have been told to Consolidate the files which duplicates the media, filling up hard drive space which I don't want. What is the difference between linking to AMA and just importP2 Clips... (read more)

I have a couple of questions regarding P2 files, where I should copy the originals to, and how best import them into bins. Firstly, i have started a new project called DVCProTest which created a folder in "Shared Avid Projects". When I copied the P2 files (the "Contents" folder and... (read more)

Using AMA to bring P2 media on virtual volume into MC 4.0.5 bin. Media on one card(virtual) comes online but I can't determine what the difference might be between files on other cards. Any ideas? win XP3 HP xw8200 MC 4.0.5 Files are on external WD 750gb portable drive connected thru usb 2.0 (read more)

Hi, question. Just began on working with P2 cards. Puts a card in my PMCIA slot. When I launched my Avid Composer (and a project) I see directly the clips (yellow) . I consolidated the clips. See alle clips are dubbled . Remove the card. Start editing and discover that only 2 audio tracks actually are... (read more)

Folks- So time has come for me to injest my first P2 project. If I can get it to work, I'll be importing P2 media directly from a hard drive. The video tutorial on avid.com/p2 seems pretty simple, but when I try to invoke the 'import P2' command, the option is JUST NOT THERE. Is there a simple... (read more)

I coppied the whole P2 card to a ext. Harddisk. After "import P2 - Clips to bin" everything worked fine. After some time i decidet to buy a new one an coppied all the P2 stuff to the new harddisk. And now... i can't import the P2 files anymore. It always shows: "No P2 Media found.... (read more)