AVCHD from AF100...how can client view WITH timecode without FCP on Mac or PC?

[gkantziper]

AVCHD from AF100...how can client view WITH timecode without FCP on Mac or PC? Mac preferred.

 

[Ed Kishel]

through the LCD/viewfinder.

Not to sound like a smartass- but I can't think how you would if not through an NLE. Doesn't Panasonic make a AVCHD viewer software that can play back files somewhere?

 

[Barry_Green]

Well, the AVCCAM Importer plug-in can be used on a mac to turn the Quicktime player into an AVCHD player, but I don't know if it will show timecode, I doubt it.

AVCCAM Viewer might maybe do it, although last time I tried it it was pretty manky. But you can download and try.
https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/download.htm#avccamip

 

[dwiener]

Burn a QuickTime file with a time code overlay.

 

[dregenthal]

Burn a QuickTime file with a time code overlay.

+1

Or (and I'm wondering how long your clips are) ask yourself what the value of time code is to a client when not utilizing an NLE?
Just wondering . . .

 

[gkantziper]

Barry, thanks for the only coherent hypothesis. As it turns out, the AVCCAM Importer plug-in was the solution. I had to navigate down to the .mts files and "open with" QT Pro.

(I experimented with AVCCAM Viewer, but that is convoluted software like P2CMS - I have used P2CMS for years to transfer P2 data and still do as if it isn't broke, don't fix it! Out of superstition too!)

Anyway, my client can buy QT Pro for $30, and pick interview sound bites "off line" and eliminate the window burn / transcode process saving hours of computer time! I haven't tested this on a PC but I suppose that'd work too.

Thanks a lot dvxuser and thanks Barry!

 

[dwiener]

Not the OP, but I would imagine it would be for the client to mark segments he wanted to use. I'm guessing this is from some sort of event taping.

 

[Barry_Green]

Glad to help! And hopefully this will prove useful to others in the same situation. Thanks for letting us know it worked out for you.

 

[Ed Kishel]

I've been called many things, but never coherent

 

[Shooter]

I've been called many things, but never coherent

You were being called incoherent.

Barry was the only "coherent" one amongst all of you!

Stop trying to steal the glory from him ...and have another beer.

:beer:

 

[Ed Kishel]

You were being called incoherent.

Uh yea, that was kinda the point of my response... still- thanks for the beer