Sharing vegas edited footage with user on FCT and mac. Need help (as usual LOL)

Deuceofspades

Deuceofspades

Veteran
I will be forwarding a few of my shots to a fellow dvxuser editor who is offering to help add a moon to my night race scene.

he is on Mac with FCP. I am on PC with Vegas (as you know).

he has requestde "FULL RES" shots to be uploaded to ftp and I have no clue how to do above.

1- I assume I will need to render the edited mxf file "aka: the shot" in vegas to a format that is both FULL RES and compatible with MAC / FCT.

What is the process? There are a zillion rendering options / parameters so I need to know which one to pick for this specific situation.

THANK YOU

I intend to have a special thanks to the dvxuser forum in my film credits because frankly, I don't know what I would have done without all you guys!!! Almost everything I know today, I have learned FROM YOU GUYS.

Many Thanks.
 
Last edited:
You just need to export at the full frame size and into an uncompressed format or lossless format.

Since you are going to a MAC from your PC, an uncompressed quicktime movie probably would be best. It will be the best quality, but a very large file in comparison to what you started with. If you want some compression then using DVCPRO HD would be good. You can export to a MXF using P2 maker which is part of DVFilm Raylight or to a DVCPRO HD quicktime using DVFilm Encoder Pro.

Hope this helps,
Andy
 
Faith,

There are a number of ways to get this done.

I am a HUGE advocate of using the Avid DNxHD codec for people who must share files between PCs and Macs. It is an EXCELLENT codec and has very little loss. It is on par with Cineform and ProRes but it's free for both Mac and PC users.

Since this is likely a 1 time deal, you might simply choose a quicktime container (.mov) and select "none" on the codecs. This will do uncompressed. Select 32 bit color (which will add an alpha channel though it probably won't be needed. You won't need audio most likely. Once he is finished he can send it back in Quicktime uncompressed or in ProResHQ. As long as your system has a current version of Quicktime player installed, you will be able to drop that footage right into Vegas.

If you need more help, let me know.
 
Andy Olson said:
You just need to export at the full frame size and into an uncompressed format or lossless format.

Since you are going to a MAC from your PC, an uncompressed quicktime movie probably would be best. It will be the best quality, but a very large file in comparison to what you started with. If you want some compression then using DVCPRO HD would be good. You can export to a MXF using P2 maker which is part of DVFilm Raylight or to a DVCPRO HD quicktime using DVFilm Encoder Pro.

Hope this helps,
Andy
Click to expand...


Andy, I do have raylight, so I could export to mxf. What would be the advantages of going it that way? If he alters the mxf file will he be able to send back an mfx file to me? I guess not, unless he has raylight, which I doubt... So I will send him an mfx file and get back from him another yype, maybe a .mov uncompressed? Am I understanding this right?

Any chance you would be willing to post the step by step process of exporting to mxf using raylight... Or a link to their tutorial on doing this?

This is the aspect that really frustrate me, the electronic / software / formats headaches... It is overwhelming for the beginner and when you are doing a serious project like my film, and too busy to set aside time to do tutorials and training, you are left with having to figure it out instantly to keep going and meet your deadlines... Too many options, too much of a learning curve and no time to negotiate it...

I's like jumping through a bunch of hoops LOL...

Thanks for any help!
 
PerroneFord said:
Faith,

There are a number of ways to get this done.

I am a HUGE advocate of using the Avid DNxHD codec for people who must share files between PCs and Macs. It is an EXCELLENT codec and has very little loss. It is on par with Cineform and ProRes but it's free for both Mac and PC users..
Click to expand...

Are you able to post a link as to where to download this little jewel :) ?

PerroneFord said:
Since this is likely a 1 time deal, you might simply choose a quicktime container (.mov) and select "none" on the codecs. This will do uncompressed. Select 32 bit color (which will add an alpha channel though it probably won't be needed. You won't need audio most likely. Once he is finished he can send it back in Quicktime uncompressed or in ProResHQ. As long as your system has a current version of Quicktime player installed, you will be able to drop that footage right into Vegas.

If you need more help, let me know.
Click to expand...

Above sounds good. This is not going to be a one time deal though, cause I am also sending footage to Germany for possible elaborate CGI work there.
I am running into same issue / questions - so I can solve two birds with a stone ;)

yes, I need help, I'm going to PM you.
 
Hey Deuce,

With MXFs, if he has Final Cut Pro (sorry is FCT something else?) then he could bring it in using Log and Transfer if he doesn't have Raylight for Mac. I only recommend mxf's because then you wouldn't need Encoder to make the dvcprohd quicktimes and he could use them with FCP.

Still the best solution would be to do uncompressed quicktime since it's completely lossless and he could use it with no problem unless the large file size is unacceptable.

There are a lot of 'hoops' nowadays with so many different formats and everyday there seems to be another one. But if there is a place for solutions or workflows for any problem, it's here on dvxuser.com.

Perrone's suggestion is a good one as well. Avid has tried for awhile to streamline the industry and get the companies to use one codec, but there are too many parties invested in maintaining their own codecs because it's a way to make money. Unfortunately, this doesn't make it easy for filmmakers.

Best,
Andy
 
Andy Olson said:
Perrone's suggestion is a good one as well. Avid has tried for awhile to streamline the industry and get the companies to use one codec, but there are too many parties invested in maintaining their own codecs because it's a way to make money. Unfortunately, this doesn't make it easy for filmmakers.

Best,
Andy
Click to expand...

Well said Andy, well said... This is so TRUE.

OK, so far it seems using movie is the best and since each shot is only a few seconds long, maybe I can swing it.

let me run this idea by you:

Render each shot seperately as ressloss movie file with no sound and then put each clip in a seperate folder, rigth click and use windown's "zip folder" function (would that then create a smaller version of the folder? and then attempt to upload that folder to my website server. then provide a link to my contact in Germany and have them download the folder. If they are on mac, will they be able to UNZIP the folder windows has zipped?

PS: Does any one have some Excedrin? LOL
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top